Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) Stock Forecast
MTH analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.78 / 5 from 9 analysts
- Price target
- $75.22 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +27.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $1.18
- 52-week range
- $57.85 – $85.18
MTH analyst ratings
9 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MTH price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MTH earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.15 | $1.08 | $1.25 | $1.55 | −26.1% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.84 | $4.49 | $5.14 | $6.35 | −23.8% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.59 | $4.69 | $6.80 | $4.84 | +15.6% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MTH revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.30B | $1.24B | $1.33B | −8.5% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.34B | $5.26B | $5.45B | −8.2% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.69B | $5.37B | $6.01B | +6.5% | 8 |
MTH EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MTH revenue: reported and forecast
MTH EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.40 | $1.19 | $1.19 | $1.18 | $1.15 | −18.3% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.03 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $4.95 | $4.84 | −3.9% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.48 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $5.87 | $5.59 | −13.8% | 0 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MTH earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MTH beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from MTH
9 analysts cover Meritage Homes; their consensus rating is buy (3.78 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $75.22, 27.1% above the latest close of $59.17. Analysts expect earnings of $4.84 per share for 2026, −23.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.59 per share on revenue of $5.7 billion. Meritage Homes beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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MTH forecast FAQ
What is Meritage Homes's price target?
The average analyst price target for Meritage Homes is $75.22, 27.1% above the latest close of $59.17.
Is Meritage Homes a buy, hold or sell?
Of 9 analysts covering Meritage Homes, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Meritage Homes's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.84 per share for 2026 (range $4.49 to $5.14); for 2027 the estimate is $5.59.
What is Meritage Homes's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $5.3 billion, growth of −8.2%; for 2027 it is $5.7 billion.
When does Meritage Homes report earnings?
Meritage Homes is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.18.
Does Meritage Homes usually beat earnings estimates?
Meritage Homes reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.