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Meritage HomesMTH -2.12%78 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MTH with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 38 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Meritage Homes ranks worse than 2631576.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meritage Homes's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Meritage Homes was -7.30% per year. The lowest was -76.30% per year. And the median was -58.10% per year.
MTH's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry.
Industry Median: 8.35 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate only.
During the past 12 months, Meritage Homes's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Meritage Homes was 0.33. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.14.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Meritage Homes Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.480000
2026-09-15
2026-09-15
2026-09-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.480000
2026-06-16
2026-06-16
2026-06-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.480000
2026-03-17
2026-03-17
2026-03-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.430000
2025-12-17
2025-12-17
2025-12-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Meritage Homes's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $63.25.
Meritage Homes's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.87.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Meritage Homes was 2.99%. The lowest was 0.20%. And the median was 1.63%.
Good Sign:
Meritage Homes Corp stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Meritage Homes 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
MTH vs CVCO, SKY, MHO: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Meritage Homes's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Meritage Homes 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Meritage Homes's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meritage Homes's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Meritage Homes 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% mean?
Meritage Homes (MTH) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Meritage Homes and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meritage Homes ranks #999999 out of 38 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry.
Is Meritage Homes' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Meritage Homes' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Meritage Homes ranks #999999 out of 38 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meritage Homes has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meritage Homes' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to CVCO and SKY?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Meritage Homes ranks #999999 out of 38 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Meritage Homes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.35. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 8.35, based on 38 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Meritage Homes and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meritage Homes's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meritage Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Homes (MTH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.54, compared to a current price of $63.25 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Meritage Homes' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meritage Homes (MTH), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Meritage Homes (MTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meritage Homes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $63.25 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.54.
GuruFocus considers Meritage Homes to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MTH:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 0.00%
GF Value™: $70.54 vs. price of $63.25 (10.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meritage Homes Corp is engaged as a designer and builder of single-family attached and detached homes. It has operations in three regions: West, Central, and East, comprising twelve states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company operates with two principal business segments: homebuilding and financial services. The homebuilding segments are engaged in the business of acquiring and developing land, constructing homes, marketing and selling those homes, and providing warranty and customer services, and the financial services segment offers title and escrow, mortgage, and insurance services. The company generates key revenue from the Homebuilding segment.
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