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
Phone480-515-8100
Debt
Current Ratio0.86
Quick Ratio0.86
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.23 billion
Price / Sales0.50
Price / Cash Flow9.28
Price / Book1.04
Profitability
Net Income$143.25 million
Net Margins5.43%
Return on Assets6.17%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,605
OptionableOptionable
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 quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October, 24th. The construction company reported $1.33 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.36 by $0.03. The construction company had revenue of $884.58 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $899.55 million. Meritage Homes had a net margin of 5.43% and a return on equity of 12.56%. View Meritage Homes' Earnings History.
When is Meritage Homes' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for MTH?
13 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Meritage Homes' shares. Their predictions range from $36.00 to $57.00. On average, they expect Meritage Homes' stock price to reach $46.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 14.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Meritage Homes.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Meritage Homes?
13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Meritage Homes in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Meritage Homes.
Has Meritage Homes been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about MTH stock have been trending negative on Wednesday, according to InfoTrie. The research firm ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Meritage Homes earned a news impact score of -2.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the construction company a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is very unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next several days.
Who are some of Meritage Homes' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Meritage Homes include Toll Brothers (TOL), Taylor Morrison Home (TMHC), KB Home (KBH), TRI Pointe Group (TPH), M.D.C. (MDC), LGI Homes (LGIH), M/I Homes (MHO), Century Communities (CCS), William Lyon Homes (WLH), Green Brick Partners (GRBK), Beazer Homes USA (BZH), New Home (NWHM), Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV), Comstock Holding Companies (CHCI) and AV Homes (AVHI).
Who are Meritage Homes' key executives?
Meritage Homes' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Steven J. Hilton, Chairman & CEO (Age 58)
- Ms. Hilla Sferruzza, CFO & Exec. VP (Age 43)
- Mr. Phillippe Lord, COO & Exec. VP (Age 45)
- Mr. C. Timothy White, Gen. Counsel, Exec. VP & Sec. (Age 58)
- Mr. Javier Feliciano, Chief HR Officer & Exec. VP (Age 45)
Who are Meritage Homes' major shareholders?
Meritage Homes' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Greenhaven Associates Inc. (0.18%) and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.04%). Company insiders that own Meritage Homes stock include C Timothy White, Dana Bradford, 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 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System and Greenhaven Associates Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Meritage Homes company stock in the last year include C Timothy White, Hilla Sferruzza, Javier Feliciano, Peter L Ax and Phillippe Lord. 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 $40.55.
How big of a company is Meritage Homes?
Meritage Homes has a market capitalization of $1.65 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.
What is Meritage Homes' official website?
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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