MTH
Meritage Homes
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: MTH
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 16, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.41%
Payout ratio: 33%
Meritage Homes's last dividend of $0.48 per share was on Jun 16, 2026 (ex-date). At an annualized rate of $1.82 per share, the stock yields 2.42%.
MTH dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Meritage Homes Dividend yield
Meritage Homes's dividend yield of 2.42% is higher than the industry average but lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector average. But if we consider the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.52%, Meritage Homes's dividend yield is only 4% lower.
MTH Dividend history
Meritage Homes has a dividend history dating as far as 1992, but when it comes to recent years the company has recorded three consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of MTH show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 13% since one year ago. However with the stock price up by 17% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 3.9%.
Meritage Homes Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | $0.48 | 2.45% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.48 | 2.76% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.43 | 2.52% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.43 | 2.18% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.43 | 2.49% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.43 | 2.21% |
| 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 33% is above the industry average but below the Consumer Cyclical sector average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 43.8%, Meritage Homes's payout ratio is 25% 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 | 2.41% | $1.82 | 33% |
| KBH Kb Home | 1.9% | $1 | 18.9% |
| DHI Horton D R Inc | 1.12% | $1.75 | 16.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Meritage Homes pay a dividend?
Yes, Meritage Homes has been paying dividends for the last three years.
When was MTH's last dividend?
Meritage Homes's last regular dividend was on Jun 16, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.48 per share.
How much dividend does Meritage Homes pay (per share)?
On an annual basis MTH pays $1.82 per share.
What is Meritage Homes's dividend yield?
Currently Meritage Homes's dividend yield is 2.42%.
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 33%.
Does Meritage Homes pay a good dividend?
Meritage Homes's dividend yield is in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.