Meritage Corporation (MTH)

Currency in USD
66.91
-3.43(-4.88%)
Real-time Data·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
66.8569.09
52 wk Range
56.6685.38
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
70.34
Open
68.96
Day's Range
66.85-69.09
52 wk Range
56.66-85.38
Volume
226.08K
Average Volume (3m)
902.92K
1-Year Change
-0.1446%
Book Value / Share
77.40
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
70.63
Upside
+5.55%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

Meritage Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
9 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 70.63
(+5.55% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold62.00-7.32%64.00MaintainNov 02, 2026
UBS
Buy85.00+27.06%88.00MaintainOct 30, 2026
Truist Securities
Hold65.00-2.84%72.00MaintainOct 30, 2026
Wolfe Research
Hold---DowngradeOct 30, 2026
Goldman Sachs
Buy82.00+22.57%93.00MaintainOct 12, 2026

Meritage Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Meritage Homes Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.11 missed estimates of $1.17; revenue of $1.16B fell short of $1.3B forecast by 10.8%.
  • Home closings dropped 14% YoY to 3,187 units; gross margin compressed to 17.4% from 19.1% due to elevated incentives amid rising mortgage rates.
  • Management withheld Q4 2026 and 2027 guidance citing limited visibility; expects margin pressure to persist for several quarters ahead.
  • Company maintains strong balance sheet with $677M cash, 0.38 debt-to-equity ratio; raised dividend for third consecutive year to 3.1% yield.
  • Stock rose 2.22% to $63.40 post-earnings as investors focused on capital returns and management's flexibility to adjust spending if conditions worsen.
Last Updated: 2026-10-29, 12:16 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.11 / 1.17
Revenue / Forecast
1.16B / 1.3B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.46
Dividend Yield
2.73%
Industry Median 2.10%
Annualized payout
1.92
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

MTH Income Statement

Compare MTH to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
MTH
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
14.6x20.4x9.4x
PEG Ratio
−0.36−1.410.02
Price/Book
0.9x2.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.8x1.4x0.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
4.8%16.0%29.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Meritage 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. The company also provides title and escrow, mortgage, insurance, title insurance, and closing/settlement services to its homebuyers. Meritage Homes Corporation was founded in 1985 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
39.24M60.90%2.76B
Other Institutional Investors
29.40M39.10%2.07B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
68.64M100.00%4.83B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.18.98%12,228,015860,119
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC6.28%4,046,067284,600

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FAQ

What Is the Meritage (MTH) Stock Price Today?

The Meritage stock price today is 66.91 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Meritage Trade On?

Meritage is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Meritage?

The stock symbol for Meritage is "MTH."

Does Meritage Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Meritage dividend yield is 2.7%%.

What Is the Meritage Market Cap?

As of today, Meritage market cap is 4.31B USD.

What Is Meritage's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Meritage EPS (TTM) is 4.46.

When Is the Next Meritage Earnings Date?

Meritage will release its next earnings report on Feb 03, 2027.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MTH a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Meritage Stock Split?

Meritage has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Meritage Have?

Meritage has 1860 employees.

What is the current trading status of Meritage (MTH)?

As of Nov 10, 2026, Meritage (MTH) is trading at a price of 66.91 USD, with a previous close of 70.34 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 66.85 USD to 69.09 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 56.66 USD to 85.38 USD.

What Is Meritage (MTH) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Meritage is 70.63 USD, with a high estimate of 85 USD and a low estimate of 59 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +5.55% Upside potential.

What Is the MTH Premarket Price?

MTH's last pre-market stock price is 69.50 USD. The pre-market share volume is 40.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.84, or -1.19%.
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