Meritage CFO sells 10,928 shares under 10b5-1

Meritage Homes EVP and CFO Hilla Sferruzza reported the sale of 10,928 shares of MTH common stock held in family trusts on February 23, 2026.

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Meritage Homes EVP and CFO Hilla Sferruzza reported the sale of 10,928 shares of MTH common stock held in family trusts on February 23, 2026. These were open-market sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan to cover required tax withholdings.

The shares were sold in multiple transactions at weighted average prices around $76–$78 per share124,961 indirect shares, and she also had 23,513 directly held restricted stock units that have not yet vested.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 10,928 shares

Net Sell 4 txns

Insider Sferruzza Hilla

Role EVP- Chief Financial Officer

Sold 10,928 shs ($834K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	MTH Common Stock	5,110	$76.00	$388K
Sale	MTH Common Stock	5,618	$76.62	$430K
Sale	MTH Common Stock	200	$77.59	$16K
holding	MTH Common Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: MTH Common Stock — 124,961 shares (Indirect, HELD IN FAMILY TRUSTS); MTH Common Shares — 23,513 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (7)

F1. Represents sale of shares to cover required tax withholdings under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
F2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $75.37 to $76.36, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Registrant, any security holder of the Registrant, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
F3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $76.37 to $77.25, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Registrant, any security holder of the Registrant, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
F4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $77.40 to $77.77, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Registrant, any security holder of the Registrant, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
F5. Balance reflects all other holdings, including restricted stock units that have previously vested.
F6. All shares are held in a family trust controlled by Ms. Sferruzza.
F7. Balance represents restricted stock units not vested.

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What insider transaction did Meritage Homes (MTH) report for CFO Hilla Sferruzza?

Meritage Homes reported that CFO Hilla Sferruzza sold 10,928 shares of MTH common stock on February 23, 2026. The shares were held in family trusts and sold in open-market transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan to satisfy required tax withholdings.

At what prices were the Meritage Homes (MTH) shares sold in the Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 shows weighted average sale prices around $76 to $78 per share. Footnotes explain that individual trades occurred in ranges from $75.37 up to $77.77, and the reporting person will provide exact price breakdowns for each trade upon request.

Why did the Meritage Homes (MTH) CFO’s family trusts sell 10,928 shares?

The sales were made to cover required tax withholdings under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such plans automate transactions according to preset instructions, helping insiders manage tax or liquidity needs while reducing the appearance of discretionary trading decisions.

How many Meritage Homes (MTH) shares does the CFO hold after these transactions?

After the reported sales, family trusts controlled by the CFO held 124,961 indirect shares of Meritage Homes common stock. In addition, she directly held 23,513 restricted stock units that had not yet vested, reflecting a continued equity-based stake in the company.

What is the role of family trusts in the Meritage Homes (MTH) Form 4 transaction?

All sold shares were held in family trusts controlled by CFO Hilla Sferruzza. The filing notes that these trusts executed the open-market sales, and the remaining 124,961 shares are still held indirectly through these trusts, aligning the CFO’s interests with long-term shareholder value.

Does the Meritage Homes (MTH) Form 4 include information on unvested restricted stock units?

Yes. A holding line in the Form 4 shows 23,513 directly held restricted stock units that have not vested. A footnote explains that this balance represents unvested RSUs, which may convert into common shares in the future if vesting conditions are satisfied.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/25/2026 - 04:25 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sferruzza Hilla

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

18655 NORTH CLARET DRIVE

SUITE 400

(Street)

SCOTTSDALE

85255

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Meritage Homes CORP [ MTH ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP- Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/23/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
MTH Common Stock	02/23/2026		S		5,110⁽¹⁾	D	$76⁽²⁾	130,779	I	HELD IN FAMILY TRUSTS
MTH Common Stock	02/23/2026		S		5,618⁽¹⁾	D	$76.62⁽³⁾	125,161	I	HELD IN FAMILY TRUSTS
MTH Common Stock	02/23/2026		S		200⁽¹⁾	D	$77.59⁽⁴⁾	124,961⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾	I	HELD IN FAMILY TRUSTS
MTH Common Shares								23,513⁽⁷⁾	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents sale of shares to cover required tax withholdings under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $75.37 to $76.36, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Registrant, any security holder of the Registrant, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $76.37 to $77.25, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Registrant, any security holder of the Registrant, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $77.40 to $77.77, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Registrant, any security holder of the Registrant, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

5. Balance reflects all other holdings, including restricted stock units that have previously vested.

6. All shares are held in a family trust controlled by Ms. Sferruzza.

7. Balance represents restricted stock units not vested.

Remarks:

	/s/ Alison Sasser, attorney-in-fact for Hilla Sferruzza	02/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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