MTH Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

MTH has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 2.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.66%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.04
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 66.67%
Overall Dividend Rating 52.43%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.24%
Payout Ratio 15.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 94.39%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Homebuilding

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ASSA-B 40,533 M 2.59% 4.64%
MTH 5,463 M 2.66% 4.24%
LEN 35,182 M 1.91% 3.76%
CCS 1,935 M 1.66% 3.05%
JM 943 M 2.24% 1.46%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
MTH 5,463 M 66.7% 19.4%
LEN 35,182 M 26.2% 88.7%
CCS 1,935 M 23.3% 100%
IBP 7,321 M 25.7% 91.8%
KBH 4,585 M 17.7% 90.2%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare MTH Dividends with its Peer-Group

LEN
Lennar
1.91% Yield
CCS
ASSA-B
LEN-B
Lennar
1.58% Yield
KBH
KB Home
1.55% Yield
DHI
DR Horton
1.01% Yield

MTH Dividend History: Last 25 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
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 14.7% 0.61%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.22%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.18%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.375 0% 0.23%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.375 177.8% 0.24%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.135 0% 0.08%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.135 0% 0.1%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.135 0% 0.1%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.135 7080.9% 0.13%
1997-12-26 0.0019 -24.8% N/A
1996-12-26 0.0025 -77.8% N/A
1995-12-27 0.0113 50% N/A
1994-12-23 0.0075 -33.3% N/A
1993-12-23 0.0113 -80% N/A
1992-06-23 0.0563 -40% N/A
1992-03-24 0.0938 -37.5% N/A
1991-12-23 0.15 0% N/A
1991-09-23 0.15 0% N/A
1991-06-24 0.15 0% N/A
1991-03-25 0.15 -61.9% N/A
1990-12-24 0.3938 739.9% N/A
1989-12-22 0.0469 -81.6% N/A
1988-12-23 0.255 0% N/A

MTH Dividend FAQ

Meritage Homes Corporation is a leading homebuilder in the United States, operating through two segments: Homebuilding and Financial Services. The company designs and builds single-family attached and detached homes, primarily targeting entry-level and first-time move-up buyers across 11 states, including Arizona, California, and Texas.

What is the Dividend Yield of MTH?

As of September 2025, MTH`s dividend yield is 2.66%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.04 USD by the current share price of 78.79.

Does MTH pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, MTH paid a dividend of 2.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-16 and the payout was 0.43 USD.

How often does MTH pay dividends?

MTH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MTH has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-16.

Will MTH pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.43 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Meritage (MTH) is 2025-09-16.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MTH?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Meritage (MTH) is 2025-09-16.

What is the Dividend Growth of MTH?

MTH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 66.7% 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 4.24%. If you bought MTH's shares at 48.13 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.24% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MTH?

MTH Payout Consistency is 19.4%. 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 2.66% 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 15.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MTH?

MTH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 52.43%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MTH Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MTH`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Meritage`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.28% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -57.6%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Meritage ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2025-01-03 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1989 23,333,300
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 71,684,000 -2.25%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-10 04:09