Building Material & Const

Inefficiencies plagued James Hardie in the December quarter and FY17 guidance is downgraded. The key is whether the company continues to take US market share and secures price increases.

Feb 06 2017

Boral And CSR Go Separate Ways On Bricks

Boral and CSR will disband their joint venture in bricks on Australia’s east coast. Brokers declare the decision a win for both parties.

Nov 01 2016


Slower Going Seen Beyond FY17 For Brickworks

Brickworks has raised expectations for its investment portfolio and expanded margins in building products but several brokers note that beyond FY17, the cycle is turning.

Sep 26 2016

Is James Hardie Biting Off More Than It Can Chew?

Brokers are positive about James Hardie’s strategy in the US but remain wary of the amount of time and financial investment required.

Sep 21 2016


Previous Stories

James Hardie Fully Priced

Nov 19 2012

A slightly soft interim result and lower guidance has seen brokers trim forecasts for James Hardie, while valuation remains an issue.


CSR: Looking Better But Risks Remain

Nov 15 2012

Interim earnings from CSR were seen as reasonable, targets have been increased, but brokers remain cautious.


Weekly Broker Wrap: China, Oz Housing And Lower Super Costs

Nov 05 2012

China is showing some signs of improvement, brokers see lower super fees coming, while house prices and building may remain under pressure.


Weekly Broker Wrap: TV, Mining Capex And Insurance Caution

Oct 29 2012

Last week brokers took on the implications of Australia’s dwindling mining capex cycle, the local FTA TV market, insurers and US exposed building materials plays.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Oct 29 2012

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.


Recovery In The Building Industry A Difficult Proposition

Oct 11 2012

In trying to get a handle on any recovery in the depressed building industry brokers are turning out rather mixed views.


The Short Report

Sep 12 2012

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.


The Short Report

Aug 29 2012

FNArena’s weekly update on short positions in the Australian share market.


Top Ten Weekly Recommendation, Target Price, Earnings Forecast Changes

Aug 20 2012

Weekly update on recommendation, target price, and earnings forecast changes.


Weekly Broker Wrap: Bank Yields Less Secure

Jul 30 2012

Last Week brokers took on a broad range of domestic topics and of those we review commentary on local banks, property and housing, healthcare and a few dividend ideas.



Analyse The Market From A Different Angle