Meritage Homes (MTH) – Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Meritage Homes (NYSE: MTH):

• 10/12/2026 – Meritage Homes was given a new $82.00 price target by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 10/8/2026 – Meritage Homes was downgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong sell”.
• 10/6/2026 – Meritage Homes is now covered by Melius Research. They set a “sell” rating and a $59.00 price target on the stock.
• 9/25/2026 – Meritage Homes was given a new $65.00 price target by Evercore Inc.
• 9/18/2026 – Meritage Homes was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “hold (c)”.
• 9/16/2026 – Meritage Homes was given a new $72.00 price target by Truist Financial Corporation. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.

Meritage Homes Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th were paid a $0.48 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.3%. Meritage Homes’s dividend payout ratio is 40.17%.

Meritage Homes Corporation is a residential construction company that designs and builds single-family homes in the United States. The company primarily serves entry-level and first-time move-up buyers, offering homes in a range of floor plans, sizes and price points. Its communities typically feature energy-efficient designs and include standard features intended to improve home performance, comfort and affordability.

Meritage Homes develops communities in selected markets across the South, Southeast and West, including areas of Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.