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Meritage Homes Corporation

MTHNYSEConsumer DiscretionaryResidential Construction

$64.19Today:- (-)1Y −11.21%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Market cap
$4.27B
P/E (TTM)
12.98
Forward P/E
25.75
Dividend yield
2.94%
52-week range
$56.66$85.38
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
975.08K

Meritage Homes (MTH) Stock Price & Financial Analysis

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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators

Price & Trading Activity
Day's Range$62.67 - $64.92
52-Week High$85.38
52-Week Low$56.66
Open$62.67
Volume (last close)1.24M
Average Volume (3M)975.08K
Earnings & Profitability
Revenue (TTM)5.46B
Net Income (TTM)329.27M
Free Cash Flow (TTM)414.70M
EPS (TTM)$4.79
Profit Margin6.04%
Operating Margin8.37%
Return on Equity (ROE)6.51%
Debt to Equity0.37
Dividend Information
Annual Dividend$1.87
Dividend Yield2.94%
Payout Ratio39.03%
Last Dividend Ex-DateSep 15, 2026
Size & Valuation
Market Cap4.27B
Shares Outstanding66.57M
P/E Ratio (TTM)12.98
Forward P/E25.75
Price to Sales (P/S)0.78
Price to Book (P/B)0.84
EV/EBITDA10.45
Technical Indicators
50-Day MA$65.80
200-Day MA$69.25
1-Year Change−11.21%

Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology

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Meritage Homes at a Glance

As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Meritage Homes (MTH) has a market capitalization of $4.27B. The stock trades at 13.0× trailing earnings, 25.8× forward earnings and 0.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $329.27M on revenue of $5.46B (a 6.0% profit margin) and generated $414.70M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 12.3% year over year.

As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $807.27M in cash and securities against $1.85B of debt, a net debt position of $1.04B.

Meritage Homes pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.87 per share a year, a 2.94% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 39% payout ratio and 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.

The share price is down 11.2% over the past year. At $64.19 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $56.66 to $85.38, below its 200-day moving average of $69.25.

Based on 7 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $73.50, 14.5% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.

Frequently Asked Questions About Meritage Homes

What is the current stock price for MTH?

As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, MTH stock trades at $64.19. The 52-week range is $56.66–$85.38, with a day range of $62.67–$64.92.

What is the P/E ratio for MTH?

As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Meritage Homes's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 13.0, meaning investors pay $13.0 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 25.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Meritage Homes operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

Does MTH pay dividends?

Yes, Meritage Homes pays a 2.94% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($1.87 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 39.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 15, 2026.

What do analysts recommend for MTH?

Based on ratings from 7 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for MTH is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $73.50, a 14.5% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $64.19.

What is the market cap of MTH?

As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Meritage Homes's market capitalization is $4.27B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Meritage Homes operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Residential Construction industry.