Stock Price Trends

Meritage Corporation (MTH)

Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) is a leading U.S. homebuilder based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in the design and construction of energy-efficient single-family homes. With a commitment to innovative building practices and sustainable living solutions, Meritage targets strategic markets across the country, catering to a diverse range of customers. The company differentiates itself through its focus on quality craftsmanship and modern home features, making it well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for homeownership in a competitive housing landscape. Through its robust portfolio and experienced management team, Meritage aims to deliver substantial long-term value to its shareholders.

Stock Price Trends

Stock price trends estimated using linear regression.

Key facts

  • The primary trend is decreasing.
  • The decline rate of the primary trend is 17.71% per annum.
  • MTH price at the close of January 28, 2026 was $69.18 and was inside the primary price channel.
  • The secondary trend is increasing.
  • The growth rate of the secondary trend is 8.87% per annum.
  • MTH price at the close of January 28, 2026 was inside the secondary price channel.
  • The direction of the secondary trend is opposite to the direction of the primary trend. This indicates a possible reversal in the direction of the primary trend.

Linear Regression Model

Model equation:
Yi = α + β × Xi + εi

Top border of price channel:
Exp(Yi) = Exp(a + b × Xi + 2 × s)

Bottom border of price channel:
Exp(Yi) = Exp(a + b × Xi – 2 × s)

where:

i - observation number
Yi - natural logarithm of MTH price
Xi - time index, 1 day interval
σ - standard deviation of εi
a - estimator of α
b - estimator of β
s - estimator of σ
Exp() - calculates the exponent of e


Primary Trend

Start date: April 26, 2024
End date: January 8, 2026

a = 5.1388

b = -0.0005

s = 0.0926

Annual growth rate:

Exp(365 × b) – 1
= Exp(365 × -0.0005) – 1
= -17.71%

Price channel spread:

Exp(4 × s) – 1
= Exp(4 × 0.0926) – 1
= 44.81%

April 26, 2024 calculations

Top border of price channel:

Exp(Y815)
= Exp(a + b × X815 + 2 × s)
= Exp(a + b × 1,183 + 2 × s)
= Exp(5.1388 + -0.0005 × 1,183 + 2 × 0.0926)
= Exp(4.6920)
= $109.08

Bottom border of price channel:

Exp(Y815)
= Exp(a + b × X815 – 2 × s)
= Exp(a + b × 1,183 – 2 × s)
= Exp(5.1388 + -0.0005 × 1,183 – 2 × 0.0926)
= Exp(4.3218)
= $75.32

January 8, 2026 calculations

Top border of price channel:

Exp(Y1,241)
= Exp(a + b × X1,241 + 2 × s)
= Exp(a + b × 1,805 + 2 × s)
= Exp(5.1388 + -0.0005 × 1,805 + 2 × 0.0926)
= Exp(4.3598)
= $78.24

Bottom border of price channel:

Exp(Y1,241)
= Exp(a + b × X1,241 – 2 × s)
= Exp(a + b × 1,805 – 2 × s)
= Exp(5.1388 + -0.0005 × 1,805 – 2 × 0.0926)
= Exp(3.9896)
= $54.03

Description

  • The primary trend is decreasing.
  • The decline rate of the primary trend is 17.71% per annum.
  • MTH price at the close of January 28, 2026 was $69.18 and was inside the primary price channel.

Secondary Trend

Start date: March 12, 2025
End date: January 28, 2026

a = 3.8524

b = 0.0002

s = 0.0596

Annual growth rate:

Exp(365 × b) – 1
= Exp(365 × 0.0002) – 1
= 8.87%

Price channel spread:

Exp(4 × s) – 1
= Exp(4 × 0.0596) – 1
= 26.90%

March 12, 2025 calculations

Top border of price channel:

Exp(Y1,033)
= Exp(a + b × X1,033 + 2 × s)
= Exp(a + b × 1,503 + 2 × s)
= Exp(3.8524 + 0.0002 × 1,503 + 2 × 0.0596)
= Exp(4.3214)
= $75.30

Bottom border of price channel:

Exp(Y1,033)
= Exp(a + b × X1,033 – 2 × s)
= Exp(a + b × 1,503 – 2 × s)
= Exp(3.8524 + 0.0002 × 1,503 – 2 × 0.0596)
= Exp(4.0832)
= $59.33

January 28, 2026 calculations

Top border of price channel:

Exp(Y1,254)
= Exp(a + b × X1,254 + 2 × s)
= Exp(a + b × 1,825 + 2 × s)
= Exp(3.8524 + 0.0002 × 1,825 + 2 × 0.0596)
= Exp(4.3964)
= $81.16

Bottom border of price channel:

Exp(Y1,254)
= Exp(a + b × X1,254 – 2 × s)
= Exp(a + b × 1,825 – 2 × s)
= Exp(3.8524 + 0.0002 × 1,825 – 2 × 0.0596)
= Exp(4.1581)
= $63.95

Description

  • The secondary trend is increasing.
  • The growth rate of the secondary trend is 8.87% per annum.
  • MTH price at the close of January 28, 2026 was inside the secondary price channel.