Meritage Homes Corporation

Meritage Homes Corporation is a publicly traded American real estate development company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Founded in 1985, its core business involves the design, construction, and sale of single-family homes. The company's mission is to build innovative, energy-efficient, and high-quality homes that deliver superior value and an enhanced living experience for its customers.

Meritage Homes specializes in constructing single-family attached and detached residences, primarily targeting entry-level and first move-up buyers, and also develops active adult communities. A key focus is on energy-efficient building practices, with the company offering 100% ENERGY STAR® certified homes. Beyond home construction, Meritage Homes operates a financial services segment that provides mortgage, title, and escrow services to its homebuyers. The company's operations span 12 states across the West, Central, and East regions of the United States, with a concentration in the Sun Belt and fast-growing suburban markets.

Led by CEO Phillippe Lord and Founder and Executive Chairman Steven J. Hilton, Meritage Homes Corporation is recognized as one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., consistently ranking among the top five nationally. The company is an eleven-time recipient of the EPA's ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award, underscoring its commitment to sustainability. Recent corporate activities include the announcement of its Q2 2026 earnings call for July 30, 2026, and a renewed partnership with Operation Homefront in May 2026, involving the donation of a mortgage-free home. Meritage Homes is strategically positioned for continued growth, leveraging its land investments and expanding community counts to meet demand in the affordable housing segment amidst evolving market conditions.