MTH Meritage Homes dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Meritage Homes's last dividend of $0.375 per share was on Dec 17, 2024 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $1.5 per share, the stock yields 1.83%.
Key dates
- MTH last dividend date: Dec 17, 2024
MTH dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
Meritage Homes's dividend yield of 1.83% is higher than the industry average but lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.6%, Meritage Homes's dividend yield is 30% lower.
Dividend history
Our records of MTH show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 178% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 7% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 199%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.375 | 1.83% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.375 | 1.25% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.375 | 1.25% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.375 | 1.01% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.135 | 0.6% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.135 | 0.61% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.135 | 0.42% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.135 | 0.25% |
Meritage Homes dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Meritage Homes's payout ratio of 13.4% is above the industry average but below the Consumer Cyclical sector average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 44.1%, Meritage Homes's payout ratio is 70% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MTH dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH Meritage Homes CORP | 1.83% | $1.5 | 13.4% |
| KBH Kb Home | 1.4% | $0.95 | 11.8% |
| DHI Horton D R Inc | 0.88% | $1.3 | 9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Meritage Homes pay a dividend?
Meritage Homes has paid four dividends in the last 12 months.
When was MTH's last dividend?
Meritage Homes's last regular dividend was on Dec 17, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.375 per share.
How much dividend does Meritage Homes pay (per share)?
On an annual basis MTH pays $1.5 per share.
What is Meritage Homes's dividend yield?
Currently Meritage Homes's dividend yield is 1.83%.
How often does Meritage Homes pay dividends?
Meritage Homes pays dividends quarterly.
What is Meritage Homes's dividend payout ratio?
Meritage Homes's dividend payout ratio is 13.4%.
Does Meritage Homes pay a good dividend?
Meritage Homes's dividend yield is less than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.