The AZEK Company Inc.
AZEK (TimberTech, AZEK Exteriors)
The AZEK Company Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium composite and PVC building products for outdoor living spaces, founded in 1983 (as CPG International) and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA. With annual revenue of approximately $1.5 billion (FY2025, pre-acquisition), AZEK operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, employing approximately 2,300 people. In a landmark $8.75 billion acquisition announced in July 2025, AZEK was acquired by James Hardie Industries, creating a combined exterior building products powerhouse. AZEK's brand portfolio includes TimberTech (premium composite decking and railing), AZEK Exteriors (PVC trim and siding), and StruXure (adjustable pergola systems).
Strengths: AZEK's TimberTech brand commands premium positioning in the composite decking market with industry-leading capped polymer and capped composite technologies that provide superior fade, stain, and scratch resistance compared to uncapped alternatives. The company's proprietary recycling programs—processing millions of pounds of post-consumer PVC and polyethylene annually—provide both cost advantages and sustainability differentiation. AZEK's acquisition by James Hardie for $8.75 billion validates the strategic value of its outdoor living portfolio and creates cross-selling opportunities across Hardie's fiber cement siding customer base. The company's professional contractor programs drive specification and loyalty among deck builders.
Weaknesses: AZEK faces integration uncertainty following the James Hardie acquisition, with potential for operational disruption, brand rationalization, and cultural challenges during the merger integration process. The company's dependence on the North American residential repair and remodel market creates cyclical exposure to consumer discretionary spending trends. Competitive pressure from Trex (the market leader with superior recycled content economics) and lower-cost wood-alternative products limits market share growth in value-oriented consumer segments.Read MoreShow Less
Strengths: AZEK's TimberTech brand commands premium positioning in the composite decking market with industry-leading capped polymer and capped composite technologies that provide superior fade, stain, and scratch resistance compared to uncapped alternatives. The company's proprietary recycling programs—processing millions of pounds of post-consumer PVC and polyethylene annually—provide both cost advantages and sustainability differentiation. AZEK's acquisition by James Hardie for $8.75 billion validates the strategic value of its outdoor living portfolio and creates cross-selling opportunities across Hardie's fiber cement siding customer base. The company's professional contractor programs drive specification and loyalty among deck builders.
Weaknesses: AZEK faces integration uncertainty following the James Hardie acquisition, with potential for operational disruption, brand rationalization, and cultural challenges during the merger integration process. The company's dependence on the North American residential repair and remodel market creates cyclical exposure to consumer discretionary spending trends. Competitive pressure from Trex (the market leader with superior recycled content economics) and lower-cost wood-alternative products limits market share growth in value-oriented consumer segments.
Listed market data
JHX · NYSE · weeklyHistory →- Market cap
- $15.8 B
- Share price
- USD 27.24
- 1Y change
- +29.0%
- Recent change
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- Since first close
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- Revenue (TTM)
- $5.4 B
Ownership & Control
Latest available filings- Controlling entity
- James Hardie Industries plc
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Insiders
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- Institutions
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- Free float
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Percentages are of total shares outstanding, aggregated from 13F-style filings via Yahoo Finance. Institutional figures reflect US-filed positions and may undercount owners filing elsewhere. No figure is shown where none is disclosed.
In the press
All coverage →5 latest headlines1- The AZEK Company stock left NYSE after USD 8.75 billion deal - ad-hoc-news.dewww.ad-hoc-news.de2026-09-24
- James Hardie (JHX) Crushes Guidance and Raises Its Full-Year Outlookfinance.yahoo.com2026-09-18
- What Makes James Hardie (JHX) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?finance.yahoo.com2026-08-20
- James Hardie (JHX) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcriptfool.com2026-08-14
- Fortune Brands Innovations appoints former AZEK chief Jesse Singh as CEO - Business Standardwww.business-standard.com2026-06-29
• TimberTech capped polymer and capped composite decking, railing, porch systems
• Industry-leading fade, stain, and scratch resistance with 25-50 year warranties
• PVC Trim & Moulding — AZEK Exteriors brand
• Low-maintenance PVC trim boards, moulding, and siding
• Smart Outdoor Structures — StruXure brand
• Motorized adjustable aluminum pergolas with integrated lighting and weather sensors
Quick Facts
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Founded
1980（ CPG International）
Employees
~2,300
Revenue
$1.5 B (FY2025, pre-acquisition)
Market cap
$15.8 B
Factories
Manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota
Presence
North America
Listing
Acquired by James Hardie (NYSE: JHX)
Categories
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Key references: Official Website Acquired by James Hardie (NYSE: JHX) , pitchbook.com, matrixbcg.com, matrixbcg.com