Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) Stock Price & Analysis
Meritage Homes Corp (MTH) rose 1.91% to USD 72.95 as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
MTH last closed at USD 71.58; the session ranged USD 71.3–73.85 on volume of 403,225 shares. Market capitalization is $4.87B, with a 52-week range of USD 58.03–85.38 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 72.95 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.91% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 71.58 |
| Open | USD 71.76 |
| Day Range | USD 71.3 – 73.85 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 58.03 – 85.38 |
| Volume | 403,225 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.87B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (MTH)
Nexqual's technical model rates MTH "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 48.44 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 72.07) |
| MACD | -0.56 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (MTH)
Wall Street analysts rate MTH "Buy" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 81.63 (range USD 69–93), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 81.63 |
| High Target | USD 93 |
| Low Target | USD 69 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (MTH)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.3 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.41B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.86 vs est 0.98 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.2 vs est 1.52 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.55 vs est 1.72 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 2.04 vs est 1.97 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MTH)
| Total Revenue | $5.62B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -17.70% |
| Gross Margin | +19.08% |
| Operating Margin | +5.84% |
| Profit Margin | +6.86% |
| ROE | +7.49% |
| Debt / Equity | 37.34 |
| Current Ratio | 14.97 |
| Total Cash | $766.63M |
| Total Debt | $1.90B |
| Free Cash Flow | $138.71M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MTH)
Nexqual rates Meritage Homes Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -8% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 19%, operating 6% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $767M cash vs $1.90B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $139M, slim 2.4% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 3.9% |
Ownership (MTH)
| Insider Ownership | +2.54% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +101.42% |
| Shares Outstanding | 66.70M |
| Float | 64.99M |
| Short % of Float | +7.99% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Leadership (MTH)
Meritage Homes Corp is led by Phillippe Lord (age 51), CEO, Executive VP & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
| CEO, Executive VP & Director | Phillippe Lord (age 51) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Steven J. Hilton (age 63) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & ESG | Emily Tadano |
| Southern California Division President | Elliot A. Mann |
Major Backers & Investors (MTH)
Notable institutional backers of Meritage Homes Corp include FMR, LLC, Capital Group, SmallCap World Fund Inc, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 5.38% |
| Capital Group | 2.98% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 2.98% |
| Greenhaven Associates, Inc. | 2.18% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 2.1% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 26.07% |
| Vanguard Group | 18% |
| State Street | 6.44% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.31% |
| Geode Capital | 2.49% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC.
From Meritage Homes Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-13)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Meritage Homes Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs and builds single-family attached and detached 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 entry-level and first move-up buyers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
- The company also provides title and escrow, mortgage, insurance, title insurance, and closing/settlement services to its homebuyers.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHO | M/I Homes, Inc. | USD 149.83 | ▲ 0.64% |
| BZH | Beazer Homes USA, Inc. | USD 33.19 | ▲ 0.58% |
| HOV | Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. | USD 133.89 | ▲ 1.69% |
| KBH | KB Home | USD 56.76 | ▲ 0.51% |
| PHM | PulteGroup, Inc. | USD 128.75 | ▲ 1.58% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 02:21 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.