MTH Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

MTH has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 1.77 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.61%
Payout Ratio 27.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 104.35%
Consistency Lifetime 19.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.98%
Payout FCF 130.8%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 52.38%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Homebuilding

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
HOME 1,871 M 7.69% 18.81%
LEN 21,503 M 1.76% 2.32%
CCS 1,656 M 1.91% 1.98%
IBP 7,369 M 1.27% 3.08%
KBH 3,183 M 1.71% 2.20%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
HOME 1,871 M 42.64% 95.0%
CCS 1,656 M 26.71% 100.0%
LEN 21,503 M 26.57% 84.8%
DHI 38,579 M 18.92% 83.3%
PHM 22,536 M 12.71% 83.5%
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1.27% Yield
MTH Dividend History: Last 27 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-17 2026-03-17 2026-03-31 Quarterly 0.48 +11.6% 0.75%
2025-12-17 2025-12-17 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.63%
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.56%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.67%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.43 -42.7% 0.61%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.45%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.37%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.46%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.75 +177.8% 0.47%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.16%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.21%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.21%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.27 +1695.2% 0.25%
1997-12-26 0.015 +125.5% N/A
1996-12-26 0.0067 -77.8% N/A
1995-12-27 0.03 +50% N/A
1994-12-23 0.02 -33.3% N/A
1993-12-23 0.03 -80% N/A
1992-06-23 0.15 -40% N/A
1992-03-24 0.25 -37.5% N/A
1991-12-23 0.4 0% N/A
1991-09-23 0.4 0% N/A
1991-06-24 0.4 0% N/A
1991-03-25 0.4 -61.9% N/A
1990-12-24 1.05 +739.9% N/A
1989-12-22 0.125 -81.6% N/A
1988-12-23 0.68 0% N/A

MTH Dividend FAQ

Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) is a US-based homebuilder operating in the Homebuilding GICS Sub-Industry. The company designs and constructs single-family homes, targeting entry-level and first move-up buyers.

What is the Dividend Yield of MTH?

As of April 2026, MTH's dividend yield is 2.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.77 USD by the current share price of 62.16.

Does MTH pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, MTH paid a dividend of 1.77 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-17 and the payout was 0.48 USD.

How often does MTH pay dividends?

MTH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MTH has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-17.

MTH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MTH for the next payments are between 0.316 (-34.2%) and 0.334 (-30.4%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.08%.

Will MTH pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.48 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Meritage (MTH) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MTH?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Meritage (MTH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MTH?

MTH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 104% per year. Strong growth: MTH's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MTH?

MTH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.98%. If you bought MTH's shares at 44.42 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.77 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.98% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MTH?

MTH Payout Consistency is 19.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very unstable: Meritage has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MTH have a good Dividend Yield?

MTH's 2.61% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MTH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MTH is 27.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MTH?

MTH's Overall Dividend Rating is 52.38%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MTH Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in MTH's Outstanding Shares?

Meritage's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.81% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has MTH ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 3, 2025 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1989 23,333,300 0%
1990 26,666,700 +14.29%
1991 27,286,800 +2.33%
1992 26,324,800 -3.53%
1993 26,031,700 -1.11%
1994 47,972,600 +84.29%
1995 23,924,500 -50.13%
1996 18,684,700 -21.9%
1997 42,448,000 +127.18%
1998 43,400,000 +2.24%
1999 42,407,800 -2.29%
2000 41,050,000 -3.2%
2001 44,498,700 +8.4%
2002 52,164,000 +17.23%
2003 52,936,000 +1.48%
2004 52,600,000 -0.63%
2005 53,948,000 +2.56%
2006 52,330,000 -3%
2007 52,626,000 +0.57%
2008 61,616,000 +17.08%
2009 63,880,000 +3.67%
2010 64,520,000 +1%
2011 32,634,000 -49.42%
2012 38,308,000 +17.39%
2013 77,810,000 +103.12%
2014 41,696,000 -46.41%
2015 42,214,000 +1.24%
2016 42,667,000 +1.07%
2017 41,073,000 -3.74%
2018 39,575,000 -3.65%
2019 39,137,000 -1.11%
2020 38,412,000 -1.85%
2021 75,986,000 +97.82%
2022 74,018,000 -2.59%
2023 73,894,000 -0.17%
2024 73,332,000 -0.76%
2025 69,798,000 -4.82%
Key Metric Definitions
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-30 02:15 UTC