Meritage Homes Contributes $4.2 Million In Donations and Funding In 2025 To Strengthen Communities Nationwide

Rhea-AI Summary

Meritage Homes (NYSE:MTH) committed $4.2 million in donations and funding in 2025 to support communities nationwide. The company allocated $2.0 million to K-12 education initiatives and contributed over $2.0 million via Meritage Cares and in-kind support.

Key 2025 contributions include $600,000 for disaster relief in California and Texas, nearly $450,000 for university scholarships and construction career support, $250,000 to No Child Hungry plus >2,000 volunteer hours packing >465,000 meal kits, $300,000 to Arbor Day Foundation, and two mortgage-free homes donated to military families (bringing the total helped to 22 families). The company also marked its 40th anniversary with a commemorative video.

News Market Reaction

-1.20%

1 alert

-1.20% News Effect

On the day this news was published, MTH declined 1.20%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

2025 donations & funding: $4.2 million K-12 education funding: $2 million Additional donations: Over $2 million +5 more

8 metrics

2025 donations & funding $4.2 million Total donations and funding to strengthen communities in 2025

K-12 education funding $2 million Funding for K-12 education initiatives in 2025

Additional donations Over $2 million Additional philanthropic giving via Meritage Cares in 2025

Disaster recovery support Over $600,000 Support for families impacted by California wildfires and Texas flooding

Scholarships & careers Almost $450,000 Academic scholarships and early construction career support

No Child Hungry donation $250,000 Donation to No Child Hungry in 2025

Volunteer hours Over 2,000 hours Employee volunteer time packing meal kits

Meal kits packed Over 465,000 kits Meal kits prepared in partnership with No Child Hungry

Market Reality Check

Price: $70.19 Vol: Volume 634,549 is about i...

normal vol

$70.19 Last Close

Volume Volume 634,549 is about in line with recent activity, at 0.77x the 20-day average of 818,865. normal

Technical Price at 71.96 is trading above the 200-day MA of 70.40 while sitting 22.31% below the 52-week high of 92.62.

Peers on Argus

While MTH was down 0.84%, key peers mostly showed mild declines: TMHC -1.2%, CVC...

While MTH was down 0.84%, key peers mostly showed mild declines: TMHC -1.2%, CVCO -0.74%, MHO -0.67%, SKY -0.97%, with KBH slightly positive at 0.49%. No momentum scanner signals or same-day peer news were flagged.

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Dec 04 (Positive)

Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 04	Anniversary milestone	Positive	-2.9%	Celebrated 40th anniversary and 200,000th home with scale and CSR highlights.
Nov 20	Dividend/buybacks	Positive	-0.1%	Announced quarterly dividend and detailed significant share repurchase activity and plans.
Oct 28	Q3 2025 earnings	Negative	-0.5%	Reported lower revenue, EPS, and margins year-over-year with updated Q4 guidance.
Sep 10	Veteran home donations	Positive	-0.7%	Donated two mortgage-free homes to military families through Operation Homefront.

Pattern Detected

Recent news, including anniversaries, capital returns, and philanthropy, has generally been positive in tone, yet the stock showed modest negative reactions after each of the last four events, indicating a pattern of short-term weakness or indifference to such announcements.

Recent Company History

Over the past six months, Meritage Homes has highlighted corporate milestones and capital allocation while navigating softer earnings. On Oct 28, Q3 2025 results showed lower revenue and EPS but maintained a solid balance sheet. Subsequent filings detailed debt issuance and liquidity. On Nov 20, the company emphasized dividends and share repurchases, and on Dec 4 it marked its 40th anniversary and 200,000th home. Earlier, a September release with Operation Homefront showcased mortgage-free homes for veterans. Today’s community-focused philanthropy update continues this ESG and stakeholder narrative.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details Meritage’s 2025 community impact, including $4.2 million in donations and ...

Analysis

This announcement details Meritage’s 2025 community impact, including $4.2 million in donations and funding, with targeted support for education, disaster recovery, food insecurity, housing, reforestation, and military families. It extends prior initiatives like mortgage-free homes for veterans and underscores the Meritage Cares platform. Investors may track how this sustained ESG and philanthropy focus complements the company’s financial updates, capital return programs, and positioning within the residential construction sector.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Staying true to its brand promise of delivering a Life.Built.Better®, Meritage Homes – the fifth-largest public homebuilder in the U.S. – strengthened its commitment to building stronger communities across the country in 2025. Beyond funding $2 million for K-12 education initiatives, the Company donated over an additional $2 million through its philanthropic foundation, Meritage Cares, along with in-kind contributions to organizations across its markets. Meritage continued to support its team members through the Meritage Cares Assistance Fund, which offers financial relief for employees facing unexpected financial hardships.

“Living our core value of Start with Heart is more than a mantra – it’s how we give back to the communities we live and operate in,” said Phillippe Lord, CEO of Meritage Homes. “In 2025, we continued to support organizations that help build stronger communities and a brighter future. Our employees embody this spirit through their volunteerism and dedication to making an impact.”

Meritage’s 2025 philanthropic impact includes: 

Helping Communities Rebuild
Meritage contributed over $600,000 to help families recover from the devastation of California wildfires and severe flooding in Texas earlier this year. Donations to Convoy of Hope, The California Fire Foundation and Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country provided emergency relief, transitional assistance, and long-term recovery resources to help communities rebuild.

Advancing Education and Career Development Opportunities
Meritage invested almost $450,000 to fund academic scholarships for students at universities across the U.S. and support early careers in construction.

Combating Food Insecurity and Providing Shelter
The Meritage team chose to help children in need through its company-wide charitable initiative in 2025 by partnering once again with No Child Hungry. $250,000 was donated to the organization and Meritage employees volunteered over 2,000 cumulative hours to pack over 465,000 meal kits.

Meritage continued its support of the Arizona Housing Fund for the fifth year to advance affordable housing initiatives and other organizations nationwide to help those seeking shelter find safety and comfort.

Supporting Reforestation Efforts
Meritage contributed $300,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation to promote tree planting and water conservation, helping to protect communities from future climate-related impacts.

Honoring and Supporting Military Families 
Meritage built and donated two brand-new, mortgage-free homes to deserving military families in Angier, North Carolina and Colorado Springs, Colorado through its long-standing partnership with Operation Homefront’s Permanent Homes for Veterans program. With these homes, Meritage has helped 22 families build a strong foundation for their next chapter.

To commemorate its 40^th anniversary in 2025, Meritage released a video reflecting on four decades of building stronger communities and celebrating the people and partners it supports, here. For more information on Meritage Cares, please visit: www.meritagehomes.com/sustainability-and-corporate-responsibility/meritage-cares.

About Meritage Homes Corporation

Meritage is the fifth-largest public homebuilder in the United States, based on homes closed in 2024. The Company offers energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes. Operations span across Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Meritage has delivered over 200,000 homes in its 40-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. The Company is an industry leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, an eleven-time recipient of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award and Residential New Construction Market Leader Award, as well as a four-time recipient of the EPA's Indoor airPLUS Leader Award.

For more information, visit www.meritagehomes.com.

Contact:
Emily Tadano, VP Investor Relations and External Communications
(480) 515-8979
media@meritagehomes.com

FAQ

How much did Meritage Homes (MTH) donate in total for 2025?

Meritage Homes reported a total of $4.2 million in donations and funding for 2025.

What portion of Meritage Homes' 2025 donations went to K-12 education (MTH)?

Meritage allocated $2.0 million specifically for K-12 education initiatives in 2025.

How did Meritage Homes (MTH) support disaster relief in 2025?

Meritage contributed over $600,000 to relief efforts for California wildfires and Texas flooding via named charities.

What was Meritage Homes' 2025 contribution to hunger relief and volunteer impact (MTH)?

Meritage donated $250,000 to No Child Hungry; employees volunteered >2,000 hours and packed >465,000 meal kits.

Did Meritage Homes (MTH) donate homes to veterans in 2025 and how many families have been helped?

Yes; Meritage built and donated two mortgage-free homes in 2025 and has helped a total of 22 families through the program.

Where can investors find more information about Meritage Cares and MTH sustainability efforts?

Information is available on the company sustainability and corporate responsibility webpage listed under Meritage Cares on the Meritage Homes site.