MTH Dividend History - Meritage

Track the latest MTH dividend history! 1.46% Dividend Yield, % Annual Growth - Explore MTH's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 1.46%
Cash Amount 12m 2.25
Dividend Growth 5y avg -
Dividend Rating 25.68%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.73%
Payout Ratio current 11.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 12.8%
Total Return 12m: -8.15%
#25 in Group
Total Return 5y: 156.07%
#16 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Homebuilding
Top Dividend Yield
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
MTH 6,181m 1.46% 3.73%
KOF 649m 7.47% 9.89%
SVED-B 195m 2.41% 6.93%
IBP 6,083m 1.49% 4.02%
Top Dividend Grower
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
MTH 6,181m - 25.7%
CCS 2,712m 26.9% 62.7%
DHI 48,083m 10.9% 58.9%
LEN 44,747m 56.5% 61.4%

MTH Dividend History - Last 21 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.75 0.37%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.75 0.46%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.75 177.8% 0.47%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.27 0.16%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.27 0.21%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.27 0.21%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.27 7100% 0.25%
1997-12-26 0.0038 -75%
1996-12-26 0.015 -33.3%
1995-12-27 0.0225 500%
1994-12-23 0.0038 -83.3%
1993-12-23 0.0225 -80%
1992-06-23 0.1125 -40%
1992-03-24 0.1875 -37.5%
1991-12-23 0.3
1991-09-23 0.3
1991-06-24 0.3 -20%
1991-03-25 0.375 -52.4%
1990-12-24 0.7875 740%
1989-12-22 0.0938 -63.2%
1988-12-23 0.255

MTH Dividend History - FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of MTH?

As of December 2024 MTH`s Dividend Yield is 1.46%. It is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 2.25 USD by the current stock price of 154.61.

What is the long-term Dividend Growth Rate of MTH?

In the last 5 Years the Average Dividend Growth Rate was % per year. This shows that the dividend payments have been stable over time. It is a neutral sign, as it indicates that the dividend payments have been stable over time.

How often does MTH pay dividends?

Within the last 12 Months (TTM, Trailing Twelve Months) MTH paid 4 times a dividend.

What is the Yield on Cost of MTH?

The 5 Year Yield-On-Cost is 3.73%. That's the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased Meritage five years ago. It is calculated by the Rate of the last 12 Months (2.25) divided by the price 5 years ago (60.38).

What is the Payout Consistency of MTH?

MTH has a Payout Consistency of 12.8%. It shows how stable (Values above 85%) or unstable (Values below 65%) the dividend payouts have been over time. Cutting a dividend is considered negative, while increasing it is considered positive. Equally paying dividends is considered moderate positive.

What is the Dividend Rating of MTH?

The Overall Dividend Rating of 25.68 is quantified on a scale from 0 to 100. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Dividend History, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.

Does MTH have a good Dividend Yield?

MTH`s 1.46% Dividend Yield is considered as: low.
A good Dividend Yield is generally considered to be at least 4%, while a high dividend yield is considered to be anything over 6%.

What is the next Dividend Date for MTH?

The next Dividend Date for MTH is unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MTH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MTH is 11.4%. A lower payout ratio, such as 30-60%, means there's more room for dividends to grow and better protection to pay dividends even in a recession. If it’s over 80-90%, it could be a red flag that dividends might not be sustainable. However, certain sectors have exceptions due to regulatory requirements or industry norms. For example, REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Banks, on the other hand, often maintain moderate payout ratios (40-60%) to comply with regulatory capital requirements and ensure stability. If companies outside these regulated sectors have payout ratios exceeding 80-90%, it could be a red flag for unsustainable dividends.

Bonus Section: MTH Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of MTH`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Meritage are shrinking at a rate of -0.92% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Meritage ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2005-01-10 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1989 11666700
1990 13333300 +14.29%
1991 13643400 +2.33%
1992 13162400 -3.53%
1993 13015900 -1.11%
1994 23986300 +84.28%
1995 23924500 -0.26%
1996 18684700 -21.9%
1997 21224000 +13.59%
1998 21700000 +2.24%
1999 21203900 -2.29%
2000 20525000 -3.2%
2001 22249400 +8.4%
2002 26082000 +17.23%
2003 26468000 +1.48%
2004 26300000 -0.63%
2005 26974000 +2.56%
2006 26165000 -3%
2007 26313000 +0.57%
2008 30808000 +17.08%
2009 31940000 +3.67%
2010 32260000 +1%
2011 32634000 +1.16%
2012 38308000 +17.39%
2013 38905000 +1.56%
2014 41696000 +7.17%
2015 42214000 +1.24%
2016 42667000 +1.07%
2017 41073000 -3.74%
2018 39575000 -3.65%
2019 39137000 -1.11%
2020 38412000 -1.85%
2021 37993000 -1.09%
2022 37009000 -2.59%
2023 36947000 -0.17%
2024 36669000 -0.75%