Meritage Homes Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

EARNINGS PER SHARE

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Basic and diluted earnings per common share were calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2024		2023
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding	36,311		36,664
Effect of dilutive securities:

Unvested restricted stock	468		457
Diluted average shares outstanding	36,779		37,121
Net earnings	$	186,016	$	131,301


Basic earnings per share	$	5.12	$	3.58
Diluted earnings per share	$	5.06	$	3.54