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NYSE:MTH

Meritage Homes - MTH Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$113.45
+2.18 (+1.96%)
(As of 03/23/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$112.38
$116.47
50-Day Range
$97.85
$116.59
52-Week Range
$62.51
$117.22
Volume
657,637 shs
Average Volume
438,959 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.15 billion
P/E Ratio
4.24
Dividend Yield
0.95%
Price Target
$110.86

Meritage Homes Short Interest Data

Current Short Volume
911,900 shares
Previous Short Volume
1,070,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-14.78%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$99.61 million
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
2.3
Last Record Date
February 28, 2023
Outstanding Shares
36,571,000 shares
Float Size
35,610,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.56%
Today's Trading Volume
657,637 shares
Average Trading Volume
438,959 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
49.82%
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MTH Short Interest Over Time

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Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH) Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
2/28/2023911,900 shares $99.61 million -14.8%2.6%2.3 $109.23
2/15/20231,070,000 shares $121.08 million +3.9%3.0%2.9 $113.16
1/31/20231,030,000 shares $110.92 million +9.1%2.9%3 $107.69
1/15/2023944,200 shares $95.39 million -14.2%2.7%2.9 $101.03
12/30/20221,100,000 shares $101.42 million +2.8%3.1%3.2 $92.20
12/15/20221,070,000 shares $100.93 million +1.9%3.0%3 $94.33
11/30/20221,050,000 shares $90.73 million -11.0%2.9%3 $86.41
11/15/20221,180,000 shares $98.35 million -7.1%3.3%3.4 $83.35
10/31/20221,270,000 shares $96.72 million -2.3%3.6%3.7 $76.16
10/15/20221,300,000 shares $86.66 million -7.8%3.6%3.8 $66.66
9/30/20221,410,000 shares $99.08 million +20.5%4.0%4.3 $70.27
9/15/20221,170,000 shares $84.73 million +0.9%3.3%3.6 $72.42
8/31/20221,160,000 shares $90.89 million -20.6%3.3%3.3 $78.35
8/15/20221,460,000 shares $128.73 million -9.9%4.1%4 $88.17
7/31/20221,620,000 shares $143.05 million +29.6%4.5%4.2 $88.30
7/15/20221,250,000 shares $103.69 million +10.6%3.5%3.2 $82.95
6/30/20221,130,000 shares $81.93 million -0.9%3.2%2.8 $72.50
6/15/20221,140,000 shares $84.47 million +8.6%3.2%2.7 $74.10
5/31/20221,050,000 shares $89.58 million No Change2.9%2.8 $85.31
5/15/20221,050,000 shares $87.00 million +19.7%2.9%2.6 $82.86
4/30/2022877,400 shares $72.43 million +7.5%2.5%2 $82.55
4/15/2022816,100 shares $66.40 million +6.0%2.3%1.8 $81.36
3/31/2022769,600 shares $60.98 million -14.3%2.2%1.6 $79.23
3/15/2022897,700 shares $83.23 million -34.0%2.5%2 $92.72
2/28/20221,360,000 shares $134.07 million -4.2%3.8%3.1 $98.58
2/15/20221,420,000 shares $133.14 million +10.1%3.9%3.3 $93.76
1/31/20221,290,000 shares $131.62 million +24.0%3.5%3.3 $102.03
1/15/20221,040,000 shares $119.90 million +5.2%2.9%3 $115.29
12/31/2021988,400 shares $120.64 million -5.9%2.7%3.1 $122.06
12/15/20211,050,000 shares $125.16 million +9.0%2.9%3.4 $119.20
11/30/2021963,400 shares $108.73 million -5.6%2.6%3.3 $112.86
11/15/20211,020,000 shares $116.64 million -12.8%2.8%3.5 $114.35
10/29/20211,170,000 shares $127.19 million -4.9%3.2%4.1 $108.71
10/15/20211,230,000 shares $124.88 million -12.8%3.4%4.1 $101.53
9/30/20211,410,000 shares $136.77 million -2.8%3.8%4.6 $97.00
9/15/20211,450,000 shares $150.02 million -5.2%4.0%4.6 $103.46
8/31/20211,530,000 shares $170.66 million +3.4%4.2%4.7 $111.54
8/13/20211,480,000 shares $168.14 million -17.8%4.0%4.5 $113.61
7/30/20211,800,000 shares $195.44 million +2.3%4.9%4.9 $108.58
7/15/20211,760,000 shares $157.78 million -11.6%4.8%4.6 $89.65













MTH Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meritage Homes' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Meritage Homes shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of February 28th, investors have sold 911,900 shares of MTH short. 2.56% of Meritage Homes' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Meritage Homes' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Meritage Homes?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. MTH shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Meritage Homes's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Meritage Homes?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Meritage Homes: Jane Street Group LLC, Susquehanna International Group LLP, Group One Trading L.P., Simplex Trading LLC, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Meritage Homes?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 2.56% of Meritage Homes' floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Meritage Homes' short interest increasing or decreasing?

Meritage Homes saw a drop in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 911,900 shares, a drop of 14.8% from the previous total of 1,070,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

What is Meritage Homes' float size?

Meritage Homes currently has issued a total of 36,571,000 shares. Some of Meritage Homes' outstanding shares are available for trading, while others are subject to various restrictions. The public float, also referred to as floating shares or "the float", are shares that publicly owned, unrestricted and available to trade on the open market. Meritage Homes currently has a public float of 35,610,000 shares.

How does Meritage Homes' short interest compare to its competitors?

2.56% of Meritage Homes' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "construction" compare to Meritage Homes: KB Home (6.09%), M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (4.75%), Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (3.01%), Toll Brothers, Inc. (5.03%), M/I Homes, Inc. (2.62%), PulteGroup, Inc. (3.27%), Taylor Morrison Home Co. (3.71%), Century Communities, Inc. (6.65%), Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (21.03%), and THOR Industries, Inc. (12.35%).

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Suncor Energy Inc. ($3.27 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($2.77 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.25 billion), T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. ($2.23 billion), Paramount Global ($1.92 billion), Etsy, Inc. ($1.75 billion), Voya Financial, Inc. ($1.74 billion), CarMax, Inc. ($1.62 billion), Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. ($1.62 billion), and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($1.39 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Meritage Homes stock?

Short selling MTH is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Meritage Homes as its price is falling. MTH shares are trading up $2.18 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against Meritage Homes?

A short squeeze for Meritage Homes occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of MTH, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Meritage Homes' short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including MTH, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is February, 28 2023.



This page (NYSE:MTH) was last updated on 3/23/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff