Is Meritage Homes Corporation a good dividend stock?

Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.41%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is MTH's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for MTH stock is currently 2.41%.

How much does MTH pay in dividends per year?

Meritage Homes Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.8200 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does MTH pay dividends?

MTH stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is MTH's dividend growing?

Meritage Homes Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 199.86%.

MTH Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Meritage Homes Corporation

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.41% as of Jul 10, 2026. It pays $1.82 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly.

5.04B

Market cap

12.67x

Current P/E

12.48x

Forward P/E

2.41%

Dividend yield

$1.82

MTH dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — MTH pays out about 31% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	19.73%
Operating margin	9.21%
Pretax margin	9.98%
Net margin	7.73%
Effective tax rate	22.51%
ROA	5.92%
ROE	8.65%
D/E	0.36x
Interest coverage ratio	–

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MTH valuation

P/E	12.67x
P/S	0.72x
P/B	0.80x
P/CF	35.13x
P/FCF	45.64x
P/OCF	35.13x
PEG	-0.59x
EV multiple	5.28x

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Consumer Cyclical

Sector

Residential Construction

Industry

Meritage Homes Corporation, alongside its associated companies, focuses on the design and construction of single-family residences throughout the United States. The enterprise operates primarily through two distinct divisions: home construction and financial services. Its core business involves acquiring and developing land, followed by the building, marketing, and selling of homes, predominantly targeting first-time buyers and those seeking their initial upgrade.