MTH Dividend History & Yield
Meritage Homes Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MTH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.92 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 29 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MTH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 625 | $40,119 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,125 | $200,594 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,250 | $401,188 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.99%. $10,000 in MTH would currently pay about $299 a year ($25 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MTH dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.48 | +11.6% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.43 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | — | $0.43 | +14.7% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.375 | +177.8% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.135 | +7100.0% |
| Dec 26, 1997 | — | $0.0019 | -75.0% |
| Dec 26, 1996 | — | $0.0075 | -33.3% |
| Dec 27, 1995 | — | $0.0112 | +500.0% |
| Dec 23, 1994 | — | $0.0019 | -83.3% |
| Dec 23, 1993 | — | $0.0112 | -80.0% |
| Jun 23, 1992 | — | $0.0563 | -40.0% |
| Mar 24, 1992 | — | $0.0938 | -37.5% |
| Dec 23, 1991 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 23, 1991 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
MTH dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Raised 11.6% | $0.43 | $0.48 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
MTH scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Meritage Homes Corporation
Meritage Homes Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs and builds single-family attached and detached homes in the United States. The company operates through two segments: Homebuilding and Financial Services. It acquires and develops land; and constructs, markets, and sells homes for entry-level and first move-up buyers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The company also provides title and escrow, mortgage, insurance, title insurance, and closing/settlement services to its homebuyers. Meritage Homes Corporation was founded in 1985 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Residential Construction. First dividend on our records: Dec 23, 1988. 29 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MTH dividend FAQ
When is MTH's next ex-dividend date?
MTH's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.48 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does MTH pay dividends?
MTH pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.48 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is MTH's dividend yield?
MTH's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.91%, based on $1.87 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $64.19. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.92 per share, is 2.99%.
How much does MTH pay per share?
MTH pays about $0.48 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.92 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $192.00 a year.
Has MTH grown or cut its dividend?
MTH has raised its annual dividend for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +66.5% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MTH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.99%, you would need about 625 shares of MTH (roughly $40,119 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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