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Highwoods Properties

30.22 USD
+0.45
1.51%
At close Jan 17, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
30.65
+0.43
1.42%
1 day
1.51%
5 days
7.01%
1 month
-3.30%
3 months
-16.01%
6 months
5.41%
Year to date
-1.44%
1 year
38.37%
5 years
-40.13%
10 years
-36.20%
 

About: Highwoods Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust engaged in the acquisition, ownership, management, and leasing of properties in urban areas throughout the Southern United States. In terms of total square footage, the vast majority of the company's real estate portfolio comprises office buildings in terms. Highwoods Properties derives nearly all of its income in the form of rental revenue from the tenants of its buildings. The majority of this revenue comes from its holdings in the urban markets of Atlanta, Raleigh, Nashville, and Tampa. These cities also account for the majority of the square footage under the company's ownership. Highwoods Properties' largest customers include the U.S. Government, financial services firms, industrial supply retailers, and healthcare companies.

Employees: 349

0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

193% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $4.4M | Put options by funds: $1.5M

123% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 58 | Existing positions closed: 26

26% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.95B [Q2] → $3.71B (+$759M) [Q3]

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 292 [Q2] → 320 (+28) [Q3]

10% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 103 | Existing positions reduced: 114

1.7% less ownership

Funds ownership: 106.08% [Q2] → 104.38% (-1.7%) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$29
4%
downside
Avg. target
$32
5%
upside
High target
$35
16%
upside

4 analyst ratings

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
Mizuho
Vikram Malhotra
75% 1-year accuracy
6 / 8 met price target
4%downside
$29
Neutral
Maintained
7 Jan 2025
Jefferies
Peter Abramowitz
38% 1-year accuracy
5 / 13 met price target
3%upside
$31
Hold
Maintained
2 Jan 2025
Wells Fargo
Blaine Heck
57% 1-year accuracy
8 / 14 met price target
16%upside
$35
Equal-Weight
Maintained
4 Nov 2024
Baird
David Rodgers
44% 1-year accuracy
11 / 25 met price target
6%upside
$32
Neutral
Maintained
1 Nov 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Highwoods to Release Fourth Quarter 2024 Results Tuesday, February 11th
________________________________________ Conference Call Wednesday, February 12 th , at 11:00 A.M. _________________________________________ RALEIGH, N.C.
Highwoods to Release Fourth Quarter 2024 Results Tuesday, February 11th
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
3 Equity REIT Stocks to Bet on Amid Healthy Industry Fundamentals
The Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry players such as WELL, AHR and HIW are likely to benefit from healthy fundamentals and improving demand.
3 Equity REIT Stocks to Bet on Amid Healthy Industry Fundamentals
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
5 Reasons Why You Should Add Highwoods to Your Portfolio Right Now
Healthy demand for HIW's high-quality office spaces, capital-recycling efforts and balance sheet strength bode well for long-term growth.
5 Reasons Why You Should Add Highwoods to Your Portfolio Right Now
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
4 Real Estate Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio for a Prosperous 2025
With the economy expected to thrive in 2025, focusing on REITs is a wise strategy as they offer crucial real estate infrastructure for physical and digital activities.
4 Real Estate Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio for a Prosperous 2025
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
All You Need to Know About Highwoods Properties (HIW) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Highwoods Properties (HIW) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
All You Need to Know About Highwoods Properties (HIW) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Highwoods Properties: The Pullback Makes It An Attractive Income Play With Upside Potential
Highwoods Properties offers reliable dividends and is attractive for long-term investors due to its low P/FFO multiple and recent share price pullback. Despite a modest Q3 revenue miss, raised FFO guidance and strong leasing volumes indicate potential upside, especially with lower interest rates. The REIT's solid fundamentals, attractive Sun Belt market exposure, and conservative payout ratio make it a compelling buy at current valuations.
Highwoods Properties: The Pullback Makes It An Attractive Income Play With Upside Potential
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Property Type Round-Up From REITworld 2024
REITs are poised for growth with stabilizing interest rates, low new supply, and robust balance sheets supporting higher rents and long-term asset growth. Healthcare REITs benefit from strong senior housing demand and limited new supply, despite valuation debates and management changes at Healthcare Realty. Multifamily and single-family rental sectors show regional variability, but long-term growth driven by demographic trends.
Property Type Round-Up From REITworld 2024
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Highwoods Properties Stock Up 37.9% YTD: Will the Trend Last?
HIW's efforts to grow in high-growth markets, diversified tenant base, aggressive capital-recycling program and solid balance sheet are positives.
Highwoods Properties Stock Up 37.9% YTD: Will the Trend Last?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Highwoods Properties, Inc. (HIW) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 23, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Hannah True - Manager, Finance and Corporate Strategy Ted Klinck - President & CEO Brian Leary - EVP & COO Brendan Maiorana - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Blaine Heck - Wells Fargo Ronald Kamdem - Morgan Stanley Robert Stevenson - Janney Michael Griffin - Citigroup Nicholas Thillman - Baird Peter Abramowitz - Jefferies Dylan Burzinski - Green Street Operator Good morning. Thank you for joining today's Highwoods Properties Q3 2024 Earnings Call.
Highwoods Properties, Inc. (HIW) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Highwoods Properties' Q3 FFO Beats Estimates, '24 View Raised
HIW's Q3 results reflect healthy leasing activity with rent growth amid rising demand for high-quality office buildings.
Highwoods Properties' Q3 FFO Beats Estimates, '24 View Raised
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