Why is MTH Up Today?

MTH
$63.88
▲ +3.12% (+$1.99)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:34 PM ET (92 min ago)

About Meritage Homes Corporation

Meritage Homes Corp is engaged as a designer and builder of single-family attached and detached homes. It has operations in three regions: West, Central, and East, comprising ten states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. The ...

Sector: OPERATIVE BUILDERS
Market Cap: $5.23B
Forward P/E: 9.4
52-Week Range: $58.03 - $85.38
Employees: 1,898

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 OPERATIVE BUILDERS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The OPERATIVE BUILDERS sector is up 1.8% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.8x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

OPERATIVE BUILDERS sector: +1.8%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most OPERATIVE BUILDERS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

MTH is significantly outperforming the market (+2.3% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
MTH
This Stock
+3.12%
vs S&P 500: +2.27%
vs Nasdaq: +2.25%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, MTH is expected to trade between:
$62.60 - $65.80

Key Level to Watch

$67.07 resistance
Watch for continuation above $63.88

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:34 PM (92 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
2.1
Put/Call Ratio
60.3%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 705
Put Volume: 1,483
Total: 2,188

Historical Context

MTH has moved more than 3.0% up on 24 occasions in the past year.

50.0%
Continuation Rate
12/24 times continued up
+0.15%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Aug 19, 2026 (5.0%) → Next day: -4.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is MTH stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The OPERATIVE BUILDERS sector is up 1.8% on average.

Is MTH stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, MTH shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the MTH stock price target?

MTH is currently trading at $63.88. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $62.60 - $65.80. See long-term price prediction →

Will MTH stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that MTH's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $67.07 (resistance).

Is MTH stock oversold or overbought?

MTH's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 36.3. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for MTH stock?

MTH's 10-day momentum indicator is at -6.31. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is MTH outperforming or underperforming the market?

MTH (+3.12%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+2.3% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for MTH?

MTH's MACD (-2.45) is currently below the signal line (-1.73), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 20.8) is moderate.

Is MTH in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, MTH is in a bearish trend. The price ($63.88) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($69.31) and 50-day SMA ($72.11). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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