Equity Profile

MTH

Meritage Homes Corporation

Consumer DiscretionaryHomebuilding$4.8B

Apr28Wed

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) is a homebuilder in the consumer discretionary sector, focusing on constructing energy-efficient homes. As the housing market fluctuates, the company's performance can reflect broader trends in consumer spending and economic health.

Key Metrics to Watch

Home Sales Volume

This metric indicates the demand for homes and can significantly impact revenue.

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Average Selling Price

Changes in the average selling price can affect margins and overall profitability.

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MTH Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+15.76%

Avg Stock Reaction

-1.34%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Meritage Homes reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.86, which was below the expected $1.01, resulting in a 15% negative surprise. The stock fell slightly the next day, reflecting investor disappointment.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, investors are cautious ahead of the earnings report, especially after the recent EPS miss. The market is looking for signs of recovery in home sales and pricing stability.

Bull Case

If Meritage can demonstrate strong home sales and maintain or increase average selling prices, it could indicate a rebound in demand, leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company reports continued weakness in sales or pricing pressure, it could further erode investor confidence and lead to a significant stock decline.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the current home sales volume compared to last quarter?

This will provide insight into demand trends and the company's ability to recover from recent misses.

What is the average selling price of homes this quarter?

This metric is crucial for understanding profitability and market positioning.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for a rebound in home sales driven by lower interest rates and increased demand for new homes.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a significant move, indicating that traders expect volatility which may not align with current bearish sentiment.

Historical data shows that Meritage has a 63% beat rate, suggesting that misses are not the norm.

Recent trends in consumer spending indicate a potential uptick in housing demand.

Key Risk

If home sales volume exceeds expectations, it could challenge the current bearish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around whether Meritage can stabilize its sales and pricing in a challenging housing market.

Bull Confirmed If

Home sales volume increases by 10% or more compared to the previous quarter.

Bear Confirmed If

Average selling price declines by more than 5% from the previous quarter.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±7.79%

Historical Avg

±1.4%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±7.8% while MTH has averaged ±1.4% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

37.5%

Calls (400)P/C Ratio: 7.11Puts (1K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Meritage beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.36%, confirming a recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may remain stable but could see limited movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 0.52%, reinforcing bearish sentiment around the company's performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on home sales volume and any changes in demand trends.
2Comments on pricing strategies and average selling prices.
3Any guidance on future quarters and market outlook.
4Insights into cost management and margins.
5Discussion on macroeconomic factors affecting the housing market.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

Home Sales Volume

This metric indicates the demand for homes and can significantly impact revenue.

N/A

Average Selling Price

Changes in the average selling price can affect margins and overall profitability.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

MTH Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+15.76%

Avg Stock Reaction

-1.34%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, investors are cautious ahead of the earnings report, especially after the recent EPS miss. The market is looking for signs of recovery in home sales and pricing stability.

Bull Case

If Meritage can demonstrate strong home sales and maintain or increase average selling prices, it could indicate a rebound in demand, leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company reports continued weakness in sales or pricing pressure, it could further erode investor confidence and lead to a significant stock decline.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the current home sales volume compared to last quarter?

This will provide insight into demand trends and the company's ability to recover from recent misses.

What is the average selling price of homes this quarter?

This metric is crucial for understanding profitability and market positioning.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for a rebound in home sales driven by lower interest rates and increased demand for new homes.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a significant move, indicating that traders expect volatility which may not align with current bearish sentiment.

Historical data shows that Meritage has a 63% beat rate, suggesting that misses are not the norm.

Recent trends in consumer spending indicate a potential uptick in housing demand.

Key Risk

If home sales volume exceeds expectations, it could challenge the current bearish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around whether Meritage can stabilize its sales and pricing in a challenging housing market.

Bull Confirmed If

Home sales volume increases by 10% or more compared to the previous quarter.

Bear Confirmed If

Average selling price declines by more than 5% from the previous quarter.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±7.79%

Historical Avg

±1.4%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±7.8% while MTH has averaged ±1.4% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

37.5%

Calls (400)P/C Ratio: 7.11Puts (1K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Meritage beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.36%, confirming a recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may remain stable but could see limited movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 0.52%, reinforcing bearish sentiment around the company's performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on home sales volume and any changes in demand trends.
2Comments on pricing strategies and average selling prices.
3Any guidance on future quarters and market outlook.
4Insights into cost management and margins.
5Discussion on macroeconomic factors affecting the housing market.