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$MTH

Meritage Homes Corporation

XNYSConsumer DiscretionaryOperative Builders

$71.06
+0.75%+$0.530
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
ultra-low
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$71.06+0.75%+$0.5300Prev $70.53LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$71.06
Change today
+0.75%
Previous close
$70.53
52-week range
$58.03 – $85.38
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$4.63B
Dividend yield
2.70% ($1.92)
Ex-dividend
Sep 15
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
65.2M
SEC · as of 2026-07-27 · 34d
Insider ownership
2.6%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-07
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
4.5M
▲ +9% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
Days to cover
5.9d
Avg daily volume
907K
Classification
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Operative Builders
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.5x
15m
0.6x
1h
0.5x
1D
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Why is $MTH up today?

Here is the latest on MTH from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for MTH today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystCharter / Bylaw Change, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $MTH moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

Insiders

0 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (23/15 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Sasser Alison
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-1Ksold 14%8K$79K
at $62.11
May 12, 26
Hilton Steven J
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-11K
0.02% of company
sold 1.3%831Kn/aMay 12, 26
Hilton Steven J
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+11K
0.02% of company
added 1.3%842Kn/aMay 12, 26
Feliciano Javier
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+7K
0.01% of company
added 66%18Kn/aMar 23, 26
Sferruzza Hilla
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+15K
0.02% of company
added 62%38Kn/aMar 23, 26
Hilton Steven J
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+8K
0.01% of company
added 61%21Kn/aMar 23, 26
Woffinden Austin M
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+8K
0.01% of company
added 100%16Kn/aMar 23, 26
Lord Phillippe
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+49K
0.08% of company
added 70%119Kn/aMar 23, 26
Clinton Malissia
Officer
Acquired (grant/award)+8K
0.01% of company
added 63%20Kn/aMar 23, 26
Woffinden Austin M
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-143sold 0.7%21K$11K
at $76.80
Feb 24, 26
Sasser Alison
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-151sold 1.7%9K$12K
at $76.80
Feb 24, 26
Lord Phillippe
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-33K
0.05% of company
sold 11%260K$2.5M
at $76.05
Feb 23, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$MTH Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish80Bullish
📰 News: 2 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.8%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$MTH Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 3d ago 13.7× RVOL
MTH hit 13.650x RVOL at 12:02 PM ET
at $72.86
News· SEC EDGAR· 4d ago
Meritage Homes CORP filed an 8-K: Charter / Bylaw Change
Alert· 4d ago +1.4% vs EMA
MTH 200EMA (5m) Trending · 59 bars · L3 · +1.38% above EMA · slope +0.16%
at $73.44
Alert· 4d ago +0.3% vs EMA
MTH 200EMA (1m) Trending · 52 bars · L3 · +0.27% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $72.74
Alert· 4d ago 2.1× RVOL
MTH hit 2.060x RVOL at 2:10 PM ET
at $72.89
Alert· 8d ago +1.20%
$MTH moved +1.20% in 1 min (Level 1) at 1:23 PM ET
at $72.31
Alert· 8d ago 2.1× RVOL
MTH hit 2.078x RVOL at 1:22 PM ET
at $72.11
Alert· 10d ago +1.0% vs EMA
MTH 200EMA (5m) Trending · 70 bars · L3 · +1.04% above EMA · slope +0.29%
at $73.94
Alert· 10d ago 17.2× RVOL
MTH hit 17.163x RVOL at 1:10 PM ET
at $74.53
Alert· 18d ago +0.1% vs EMA
MTH 50EMA (5m) Trending · 64 bars · L3 · +0.06% above EMA · slope +0.45%
at $73.57
Alert· 18d ago +0.4% vs EMA
MTH 200EMA (1m) Trending · 140 bars · L4 · +0.36% above EMA · slope +0.14%
at $73.57
Alert· 18d ago +0.4% vs EMA
MTH 200EMA (1m) Trending · 140 bars · L4 · +0.36% above EMA · slope +0.14%
at $73.57
Alert· 18d ago +0.4% vs EMA
MTH 200EMA (1m) Trending · 140 bars · L4 · +0.36% above EMA · slope +0.14%
at $73.57
Alert· 18d ago 13.0× RVOL
MTH hit 13.026x RVOL at 1:03 PM ET
at $73.80
Alert· 22d ago +0.7% vs EMA
MTH 200EMA (1m) Trending · 128 bars · L4 · +0.69% above EMA · slope +0.18%
at $74.75
Alert· 22d ago +0.7% vs EMA
MTH 200EMA (1m) Trending · 128 bars · L4 · +0.69% above EMA · slope +0.18%
at $74.75
Alert· 22d ago +0.0% vs EMA
MTH 50EMA (1m) Trending · 129 bars · L4 · +0.02% above EMA · slope +0.16%
at $74.75
Alert· 22d ago +0.0% vs EMA
MTH 50EMA (1m) Trending · 129 bars · L4 · +0.02% above EMA · slope +0.16%
at $74.75
Alert· 22d ago 3.2× RVOL
MTH hit 3.204x RVOL at 3:37 PM ET
at $74.97
Alert· 22d ago +2.34%
$MTH moved +2.34% in 1 min (Level 2) at 8:55 AM ET
at $75.25
News· SEC EDGAR· 29d ago
Meritage Homes CORP: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026
Alert· 30d ago 2.0× RVOL
MTH hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:02 AM ET
at $69.13
News· SEC EDGAR· 31d ago
Meritage Homes CORP: Emily Tadano, VP Investor Relations and External Communications
Alert· 31d ago 3.5× RVOL
MTH hit 3.465x RVOL at 2:01 PM ET
at $73.83
Alert· 39d ago 7.9× RVOL
MTH hit 7.910x RVOL at 10:47 AM ET
at $71.47
Alert· 40d ago 3.1× RVOL
MTH hit 3.089x RVOL at 3:08 PM ET
at $71.19
Alert· 40d ago 5.0× RVOL
MTH hit 5.006x RVOL at 2:17 PM ET
at $71.74
News· SEC EDGAR· 61d ago
Meritage Homes CORP filed an 8-K: Material Agreement, New Financial Obligation
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 79d ago Neutral
Meritage Homes Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled for July 30, 2026
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 95d ago Bullish
Meritage Homes Renews Partnership With Operation Homefront, Donating Mortgage-Free Home To Military Family in Mississippi
News· Benzinga· 100d ago Bullish
Meritage Homes Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 170d ago Neutral
Meritage Homes First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled for April 23, 2026

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MTH stock FAQ

Why is $MTH up today?

Here is the latest on MTH from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for MTH today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the MTH stock price today?

MTH last traded at $71.06, up 0.75% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does MTH pay a dividend?

Yes. MTH currently has a dividend yield of about 2.70% ($1.92 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Sep 15. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live MTH alerts?

The MTH Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged MTH 8 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is MTH on?

MTH (Meritage Homes Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $4.63B in the OPERATIVE BUILDERS sector.

Is MTH good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge MTH for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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