James Hardie Industries的股份下降了21%,因为Q1的利润下降到62.6M,未达到预期值。 James Hardie Industries' shares fell 21% as Q1 profits dropped to $62.6M, missing expectations.

James Hardie Industries在错过了对Q1的预期收入后,其股份下降了21%,利润从去年的1.553亿美元下降到6 260万美元,销售额下降了9%,达到8.999亿美元。 James Hardie Industries saw its shares drop 21% after missing Q1 earnings expectations, with profits down to $62.6 million from $155.3 million last year, and sales falling 9% to $899.9 million. 由于单家庭建筑和维修市场活动较弱,公司现在预计需求会较软,这影响到全年的前景。 The company now expects softer demand due to weaker activity in single-family construction and repair markets, affecting its outlook for the full year. 较高的按揭利率也有助于降低新住房的销售量。 Higher mortgage rates are also contributing to lower sales of new homes.