Meritage's top line is contracting sharply, with revenue down 18.0% year over year in 2026Q3 to $1.2B and gross margin compressed from 26.1% in 2024Q2 to 17.4%, suggesting incentive spending is eroding profitability.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 28, 2026 | $1.11-5.1% vs $1.17 | $1.2B-9.7% vs $1.3B |
Q3 2026 Jul 29, 2026 | $1.42+10.1% vs $1.29 | $1.4B-2.0% vs $1.4B |
Q2 2026 Apr 22, 2026 | $0.86-11.9% vs $0.98 | $1.1B-5.1% vs $1.2B |
Q1 2026 Jan 28, 2026 | $1.67+7.7% vs $1.55 | $1.4B-5.5% vs $1.5B |
The headline numbers for Meritage (MTH) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Meritage Homes (MTH) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.11 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.18 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.39 per share a year ago.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: MTH), the fifth-largest U.S. homebuilder, reported third quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2026.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $68.05 | $4.54B | 14.88 | -8.4% | 5.73% | 5.84% | 2.51% | |
| $152.28 | $42.59B | 14.65 | -3.52% | 8.74% | 11.93% | 1.18% | |
| $88.74 | $22.03B | 16.09 | -3.54% | 4.1% | 5.99% | 2.28% | |
| $132.49 | $25.57B | 13.85 | -3.54% | 11.24% | 13.8% | 0.67% | |
| $6298.29 | $17B | 16.71 | -2.08% | 11.23% | 29.53% | — | |
| $152.56 | $14.26B | 12.17 | 1.11% | 11.14% | 14.21% | 0.64% |
Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 28, 2026·SEC
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Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) reported $5.20B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $5.86B in fiscal year 2025. That is 266156% more than the $2.2M of fiscal year 1996.
Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) revenue fell by 14.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) earned $297.8M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 5.7% net margin).
Yes. Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) pays a dividend that yields 2.51% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) had a return on equity (ROE) of 5.8% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) generated $483.7M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
