Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH)
NYSE: MTHConsumer DiscretionaryHomebuildingUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
MTH stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $3.92B
- P/E (TTM)
- 12.54
- Forward P/E
- 10.70
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.79
- Dividend yield
- 3.03% ($1.82)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
- 52-week range
- 58.03 – 85.38
- Day range
- 59.17 – 61.60
- Volume / Avg
- 1.54M / 810.83K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 65.17M
- Next earnings
- Oct 28, 2026
52-week range
MTH stock today
Shares of Meritage Homes (MTH) finished lower on Oct 7 at $60.07, a drop of 4.38% or $2.75 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 29.6% below their 52-week high of $85.38, set on Jun 26, 2026 and 3.5% above the 52-week low of $58.03, near the bottom of the past year's range. MTH is down 8.7% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 13.9%.
At 12.5x trailing earnings, Meritage Homes trades below the peer-group median of 19.7x. Its forward P/E of 10.7x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 28 after the market closes; analysts expect EPS of $1.20. Meritage Homes pays an annual dividend of $1.82 per share, a 3.03% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Meritage Homes
Company profileMeritage Homes Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs and builds single-family attached and detached homes in the United States. The company operates through two segments: Homebuilding and Financial Services. It acquires and develops land; and constructs, markets, and sells homes for entry-level and first move-up buyers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Homebuilding
- CEO
- Mr. Phillippe Lord
- Headquarters
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Employees
- 1,860
- Website
- meritagehomes.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsNet income was $453.0 million (-42.4% year over year). Diluted earnings per share came in at $6.35, down from $10.72.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | — | — | — | — | — |
| Growth | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net income | $453.01M | $786.19M | $738.75M | $992.19M | $737.44M |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.35 | $10.72 | $9.96 | $13.37 | $19.29 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (9 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$78.00+29.85%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 3
- Hold 5
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 28, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.20
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 31, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.37 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.82
- Dividend yield
- 3.03%
- Last payment
- $0.48
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
MTH news
All MTH newsMeritage Homes peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVCOCavco Industries Inc. | 540.54 | -5.63% | $4.16B | vs MTH |
| GEOGeo Group Inc (The) REIT | 30.52 | +1.94% | $4.02B | vs MTH |
| SKYChampion Homes Inc. | 81.03 | -5.66% | $4.40B | vs MTH |
| JOESt. Joe Company (The) | 64.90 | -1.64% | $3.69B | vs MTH |
| THOThor Industries Inc. | 65.84 | -2.65% | $3.40B | vs MTH |
| IBPInstalled Building Products Inc. | 184.40 | -4.38% | $4.90B | vs MTH |
| MHOM/I Homes Inc. | 129.32 | -2.98% | $3.27B | vs MTH |
| GRBKGreen Brick Partners Inc. | 64.52 | -3.70% | $2.78B | vs MTH |
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Meritage Homes stock FAQ
What is Meritage Homes's stock price today?
MTH last traded at $60.07 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 4.38% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Meritage Homes pay a dividend?
Yes. Meritage Homes pays $1.82 per share annually, a 3.03% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.48 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 15, 2026.
When is Meritage Homes's next earnings date?
Meritage Homes is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.20.
What is MTH's P/E ratio?
MTH trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.54 and a forward P/E of 10.70, compared with a median of 19.7 for its closest peers.
Who is Meritage Homes's CEO?
Mr. Phillippe Lord is the chief executive officer of Meritage Homes Corporation, which has about 1,860 employees.
Has MTH ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent MTH stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jan 3, 2025, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the MTH 52-week high?
The 52-week high for MTH is $85.38 and the 52-week low is $58.03. The stock is currently 29.6% below its high.