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NYSE:MTH

Meritage Homes - MTH Stock Forecast, Price & News

$116.76
+2.26 (+1.97%)
(As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$114.40
$116.83
50-Day Range
$100.81
$116.76
52-Week Range
$62.51
$117.22
Volume
359,219 shs
Average Volume
491,388 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.29 billion
P/E Ratio
4.36
Dividend Yield
0.92%
Price Target
$110.86

Meritage Homes MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.1% Downside
$110.86 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.84% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.17mentions of Meritage Homes in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.29 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
13.65%
From $12.97 to $14.74 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.21 out of 5 stars

Construction Sector

53rd out of 106 stocks

Operative Builders Industry

12th out of 17 stocks


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About Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH) Stock

Meritage Homes Corp. engages in the design and construction of single family attached and detached homes. It operates through the Homebuilding and Financial Services segments. The Homebuilding segment acquires and develops lands, constructs homes, markets and sells those homes, and provides warranty and customer services. The Financial Services segment offers title and escrows, mortgage, and insurance services. The company was founded by Steven J. Hilton and William W. Cleverly in 1985 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

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MTH Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend
3/14/2023
Today
3/31/2023
Dividend Payable
3/31/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
4/26/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Operative builders
Sub-Industry
Homebuilding
CUSIP
59001A10
Employees
1,773
Year Founded
2015

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$110.86
High Stock Price Forecast
$130.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$65.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-5.1%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$992.19 million
Pretax Margin
20.49%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$6.27 billion
Cash Flow
$28.27 per share
Book Value
$108.00 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
36,103,000
Market Cap
$4.29 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.56

Key Executives

  • Phillippe LordPhillippe Lord
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Clinton SzubinskiClinton Szubinski
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Hilla SferruzzaHilla Sferruzza
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Javier FelicianoJavier Feliciano
    Chief People Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Malissia R. Clinton
    Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel













MTH Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Meritage Homes stock right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Meritage Homes in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" MTH shares.
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What is Meritage Homes' stock price forecast for 2023?

8 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Meritage Homes' shares. Their MTH share price forecasts range from $65.00 to $130.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $110.86 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 5.1%.
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How have MTH shares performed in 2023?

Meritage Homes' stock was trading at $92.20 at the start of the year. Since then, MTH shares have increased by 26.6% and is now trading at $116.76.
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Are investors shorting Meritage Homes?

Meritage Homes saw a decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 911,900 shares, a decline of 14.8% from the February 13th total of 1,070,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 389,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.3 days. Approximately 2.6% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is Meritage Homes' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 26th 2023.
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How can I listen to Meritage Homes' earnings call?

Meritage Homes will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 27th at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Meritage Homes' earnings last quarter?

Meritage Homes Co. (NYSE:MTH) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 1st. The construction company reported $7.09 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $7.03 by $0.06. The construction company earned $1.99 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.98 billion. Meritage Homes had a net margin of 15.79% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 27.92%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 32.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $6.25 EPS.

How often does Meritage Homes pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Meritage Homes?

Meritage Homes announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 16th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.27 per share on Friday, March 31st. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.92%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 14th.
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Is Meritage Homes a good dividend stock?

Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH) pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.94%. The dividend payout ratio is 4.04%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MTH will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.33% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Meritage Homes own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Meritage Homes investors own include D.R. Horton (DHI), Verizon Communications (VZ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Pfizer (PFE), Home Depot (HD), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Salesforce (CRM), Walt Disney (DIS) and AT&T (T).

What is Meritage Homes' stock symbol?

Meritage Homes trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MTH."

How do I buy shares of Meritage Homes?

Shares of MTH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Meritage Homes' stock price today?

One share of MTH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $116.76.

How much money does Meritage Homes make?

Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH) has a market capitalization of $4.29 billion and generates $6.27 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $992.19 million in net income (profit) each year or $26.75 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Meritage Homes have?

The company employs 1,773 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Meritage Homes?

Meritage Homes' mailing address is 8800 EAST RAINTREE DRIVE SUITE 300, SCOTTSDALE AZ, 85260. The official website for the company is www.meritagehomes.com. The construction company can be reached via phone at (480) 515-8100, via email at investors@meritagehomes.com, or via fax at 480-998-9162.

This page (NYSE:MTH) was last updated on 4/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff