Meritage Homes (MTH) EVP sells 5,185 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Meritage Homes EVP and General Counsel Clinton Malissia reported open-market sales of 5,185 shares of MTH common stock on February 23, 2026. The transactions occurred in three blocks at reported weighted average prices of $75.90, $77.05, and $77.82 per share.

According to the footnotes, these sales were made to cover required tax withholdings under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and involved multiple trades within stated price ranges on that date. The filing also notes that remaining holdings include both common stock and restricted stock units, some vested and some unvested.

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

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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).

X

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^*

Clinton Malissia

(Last) (First) (Middle)

18655 NORTH CLARET DRIVE

SUITE 400

(Street)

SCOTTSDALE AZ 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 - Gen. Counsel, Secretary

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
MTH Common Stock	02/23/2026		S		4,405(1)	D	$75.9(2)	19,983	D
MTH Common Stock	02/23/2026		S		548(1)	D	$77.05(3)	19,435	D
MTH Common Stock	02/23/2026		S		232(1)	D	$77.82(4)	19,203(5)	D
MTH Common Shares								12,407(6)	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

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 $77.31, 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 $77.77 to $77.86, 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. Balance represents restricted stock units not vested.

Remarks:

	/s/ Alison Sasser, attorney-in-fact for Malissia Clinton	02/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Meritage Homes (MTH) disclose for Clinton Malissia?

Meritage Homes disclosed that EVP and General Counsel Clinton Malissia sold 5,185 shares of MTH common stock on February 23, 2026. The transactions were reported as open-market sales and were associated with covering required tax withholdings under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

How many Meritage Homes (MTH) shares did Clinton Malissia sell and at what prices?

Clinton Malissia sold 5,185 shares of Meritage Homes common stock in three transactions. Reported weighted average prices were $75.90, $77.05, and $77.82 per share, with additional footnotes explaining that each block consisted of multiple trades within specified price ranges.

What is the purpose of Clinton Malissia’s Meritage Homes (MTH) stock sales?

The filing states the reported sales represent shares sold to cover required tax withholdings under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such plans pre-schedule trades, and the tax-withholding language indicates the transactions were linked to tax obligations rather than discretionary open-market selling.

What price ranges were involved in the Meritage Homes (MTH) insider stock sales?

Footnotes explain that the reported prices are weighted averages. On February 23, 2026, trades occurred in ranges of $75.37–$76.36, $76.37–$77.31, and $77.77–$77.86 per share. The insider undertakes to provide detailed trade breakdowns upon request.

Does Clinton Malissia still hold Meritage Homes (MTH) equity after these stock sales?

Yes. The filing shows that Clinton Malissia continues to hold direct equity interests in Meritage Homes. Footnotes note that remaining balances include common stock and restricted stock units, including units that have already vested and units that have not yet vested.

What does the Meritage Homes (MTH) Form 4 say about restricted stock units?

The Form 4 footnotes state that remaining balances reflect other holdings, including previously vested restricted stock units, and also identify a balance representing restricted stock units that are not yet vested. These details clarify that the insider’s stake includes multiple equity award types.