Meritage Homes Corporation designs and builds single-family 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 various homebuyers, including first-time, move-up, active-adult, and luxury homes under the Meritage Homes brand name. The company also provides warranty and customer services; and insurance and closing/settlement services for its homebuyers. It builds and sells homes in Texas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Meritage Homes Corporation was founded in 1985 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Operative builders
Sub-IndustryHomebuilding
SectorConstruction
SymbolNYSE:MTH
CUSIP59001A10
Phone480-515-8100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.81
Current Ratio0.84
Quick Ratio0.84
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio11.29
Forward P/E Ratio8.08
P/E Growth0.57
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.23 billion
Price / Sales0.56
Cash Flow$4.4835 per share
Price / Cash9.97
Book Value$39.10 per share
Price / Book1.14
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.88
Net Income$143.25 million
Net Margins4.96%
Return on Equity11.76%
Return on Assets5.63%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,605
Outstanding Shares40,650,000
Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meritage Homes' stock symbol?
Meritage Homes trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MTH."
How were Meritage Homes' earnings last quarter?
Meritage Homes Corp (NYSE:MTH) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 25th. The construction company reported $1.07 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.73 by $0.34. The construction company had revenue of $742.56 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $707.37 million. Meritage Homes had a return on equity of 11.76% and a net margin of 4.96%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 10.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.56 EPS. View Meritage Homes' Earnings History.
When is Meritage Homes' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for MTH?
11 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Meritage Homes' stock. Their predictions range from $38.00 to $58.00. On average, they anticipate Meritage Homes' share price to reach $52.10 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Meritage Homes.
Who are some of Meritage Homes' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Meritage Homes include Toll Brothers (TOL), TRI Pointe Group (TPH), Taylor Morrison Home (TMHC), KB Home (KBH), M.D.C. (MDC), LGI Homes (LGIH), Century Communities (CCS), William Lyon Homes (WLH), M/I Homes (MHO), Green Brick Partners (GRBK), Beazer Homes USA (BZH), AV Homes (AVHI), Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), New Home (NWHM) and Comstock Holding Companies (CHCI).
Who are Meritage Homes' key executives?
Meritage Homes' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Steven J. Hilton, Chairman & CEO (Age 57)
- Ms. Hilla Sferruzza, CFO & Exec. VP (Age 42)
- Mr. Phillippe Lord, COO & Exec. VP (Age 44)
- Mr. C. Timothy White, Gen. Counsel, Exec. VP & Sec. (Age 57)
- Mr. Javier Feliciano, Chief HR Officer & Exec. VP (Age 44)
Has Meritage Homes been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about MTH stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Meritage Homes earned a media sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media stories about the construction company an impact score of 47.17 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Meritage Homes' major shareholders?
Meritage Homes' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (13.97%), Earnest Partners LLC (5.22%), Millennium Management LLC (4.54%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (4.08%), Echo Street Capital Management LLC (2.38%) and Northern Trust Corp (2.08%). Company insiders that own Meritage Homes stock include C Timothy White, Gerald W Haddock, Hilla Sferruzza, Javier Feliciano, Peter L Ax, Phillippe Lord and Robert Gary Sarver. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Meritage Homes.
Which major investors are selling Meritage Homes stock?
MTH stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Russell Investments Group Ltd., Fisher Asset Management LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., GSA Capital Partners LLP, Legal & General Group Plc, American International Group Inc., Teacher Retirement System of Texas and BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA. Company insiders that have sold Meritage Homes company stock in the last year include C Timothy White, Hilla Sferruzza, Javier Feliciano, Peter L Ax, Phillippe Lord and Robert Gary Sarver. View Insider Buying and Selling for Meritage Homes.
Which major investors are buying Meritage Homes stock?
MTH stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Echo Street Capital Management LLC, Prudential Financial Inc., Hsbc Holdings PLC, State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Wells Fargo & Company MN, BlackRock Inc. and Mark Asset Management Corp. View Insider Buying and Selling for Meritage Homes.
How do I buy shares of Meritage Homes?
Shares of MTH can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Meritage Homes' stock price today?
One share of MTH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $44.70.
How big of a company is Meritage Homes?
Meritage Homes has a market capitalization of $1.80 billion and generates $3.23 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $143.25 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.88 on an earnings per share basis. Meritage Homes employs 1,605 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 construction company can be reached via phone at 480-515-8100 or via email at [email protected]
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