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Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: MTH) is the fifth-largest public homebuilder in the United States, renowned for its innovative and energy-efficient homes. For over 30 years, Meritage has established a reputation for quality by building more than 85,000 homes, creating well over 80,000 satisfied homeowners. The company’s operations span three major regions: West, Central, and East, covering states such as Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.
Meritage Homes focuses on two core business segments: homebuilding and financial services. The homebuilding segment is responsible for acquiring and developing land, constructing homes, marketing, and sales, as well as providing warranty and customer services. The financial services segment offers title and escrow, mortgage, and insurance services, contributing significantly to the company's revenues.
Meritage Homes is particularly noted for its 100% ENERGY STAR® certified homes, making it a leader in environmentally friendly construction. This commitment has earned the company prestigious awards like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award, which it has received for ten consecutive years, and the 2023 EPA Indoor airPLUS Leader Award.
The company’s latest updates include impressive third-quarter 2023 results, with home closings of 3,638 units, a 4% increase from the previous year. This led to home closing revenue of $1.6 billion and a gross margin of 26.7%. Executing its spec building strategy, Meritage achieved a record 96% backlog conversion rate, contributing to a diluted EPS of $5.98 for the quarter.
Meritage Homes continues to innovate and expand, recently announcing the pricing of $500 million in Convertible Senior Notes due in 2028. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and to enhance financial stability. The company also maintains a strong focus on community and environmental stewardship, showcased by its Meritage Cares philanthropic efforts and partnerships with organizations like Operation Homefront.
For more information, visit Meritage Homes' official website.
Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: MTH) reported its first-quarter 2023 results, highlighting a 1% increase in home closing revenue to $1.3 billion compared to Q1 2022. Homes closed totaled 2,897, slightly up from 2,858 in the previous year. However, home orders fell 10% year-over-year to 3,487, with a 15% decrease in total order value, reflecting a challenging sales environment.
Net earnings declined 40% to $131.3 million, resulting in a diluted EPS of $3.54, down from $5.79 a year ago. Despite this, Meritage has initiated a cash dividend of $0.27 per share and repurchased shares totaling $10 million. The company successfully opened 27 new communities and maintained a strong cash position with $957.2 million in cash and equivalents.
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