Why is MTH Down Today?

MTH
$65.78
▼ -2.19% ($-1.44)
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 6:30 PM ET (196 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: $56.66 - $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 down 1.9% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.1x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

OPERATIVE BUILDERS sector: -1.9%

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

Market Comparison

MTH is significantly underperforming the market (-3.5% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.32%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+2.31%
MTH
This Stock
-2.19%
vs S&P 500: -3.51%
vs Nasdaq: -4.5%

📊 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:
$63.81 - $67.10

Key Level to Watch

$62.49 support
Watch for breakdown below $65.78

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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 6:30 PM (196 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
1.03
Put/Call Ratio
65.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 4,755
Put Volume: 4,916
Total: 9,671

Historical Context

MTH has moved more than 3.0% down on 26 occasions in the past year.

38.5%
Continuation Rate
10/26 times continued down
+0.54%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Nov 10, 2026 (-4.4%) → Next day: -2.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is MTH stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The OPERATIVE BUILDERS sector is down 1.9% 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 $65.78. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $63.81 - $67.10. See long-term price prediction →

Will MTH stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that MTH's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $62.49 (support).

Is MTH stock oversold or overbought?

MTH's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 52.0. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for MTH stock?

MTH's 10-day momentum indicator is at 4.51. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is MTH outperforming or underperforming the market?

MTH (-2.19%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.5% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.32%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 2.31%.

What does MACD indicate for MTH?

MTH's MACD (1.55) is currently above the signal line (1.14), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 26.2) is strong.

Is MTH in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, MTH is in a bullish trend. The price ($65.78) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($64.82) and 50-day SMA ($63.96). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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