James Hardie Industries plc reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2023. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was USD 998.8 million compared to USD 997.6 million a year ago. Net income was USD 151.7 million compared to USD 167.4 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.35 compared to USD 0.38 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.34 compared to USD 0.38 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was USD 1,953.1 million compared to USD 1,998.5 million a year ago. Net income was USD 309.5 million compared to USD 330.5 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.7 compared to USD 0.74 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.7 compared to USD 0.74 a year ago.