NYSE:HIW Highwoods Properties (HIW) Stock Price, News & Analysis $33.22 +0.38 (+1.16%) (As of 02:37 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$32.72▼$33.2250-Day Range$26.32▼$32.8252-Week Range$17.06▼$33.22Volume167,793 shsAverage Volume1.02 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.52 billionP/E Ratio27.23Dividend Yield6.02%Price Target$27.29 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Highwoods Properties alerts: Email Address Highwoods Properties MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.14 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside17.9% Downside$27.29 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.73% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.25Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.92Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-1.12%From $3.58 to $3.54 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.32 out of 5 starsFinance Sector458th out of 878 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry85th out of 177 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHighwoods Properties has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.14, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageHighwoods Properties has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Highwoods Properties' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.73% of the outstanding shares of Highwoods Properties have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverHighwoods Properties has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Highwoods Properties has recently decreased by 14.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipHighwoods Properties is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.23%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthHighwoods Properties does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Highwoods Properties is 163.93%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Highwoods Properties will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.50% next year. This indicates that Highwoods Properties will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Highwoods Properties' dividend. Previous Next 2.4 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreHighwoods Properties has received a 12.08% net impact score from Upright. Highwoods Properties seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Societal infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Construction of logistics terminals", "Construction of offices", and "Construction of warehouses" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Highwoods Properties is -2.25. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHighwoods Properties has a news sentiment score of 0.92. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Highwoods Properties this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for HIW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -90% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Highwoods Properties to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Highwoods Properties insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.60% of the stock of Highwoods Properties is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions96.31% of the stock of Highwoods Properties is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Highwoods Properties' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Highwoods Properties are expected to decrease by -1.12% in the coming year, from $3.58 to $3.54 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Highwoods Properties is 27.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 131.74.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Highwoods Properties is 27.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 46.99.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHighwoods Properties has a P/B Ratio of 1.46. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Highwoods Properties' valuation and earnings. 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We believe that by creating environments and experiences where the best and brightest can achieve together what they cannot apart, we can deliver greater value to our customers, their teammates and, in turn, our stakeholders.Read More HIW Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HIW Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 14 at 1:21 AM | americanbankingnews.comHighwoods Properties (NYSE:HIW) Reaches New 12-Month High on Analyst UpgradeSeptember 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWells Fargo Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Highwoods Properties (HIW)September 16, 2024 | Monetary Gold (Ad)Biden's Executive Order, Dems Digital Money Legislation, First Step ToDonald Trump once again sounded the alarm against Fed-controlled digital currencies (CBDCs). If these plans are implemented, it could mean the end of America as we know it.September 12, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHighwoods Properties (NYSE:HIW) Price Target Raised to $32.00 at Wells Fargo & CompanySeptember 9, 2024 | globenewswire.comHighwoods Provides Leasing UpdateSeptember 9, 2024 | seekingalpha.comHighwoods Properties: Once A Strong Buy, Now A HoldSeptember 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHighwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from AnalystsAugust 21, 2024 | nz.finance.yahoo.comHighwoods Properties Inc (HQS.DU)September 16, 2024 | Monetary Gold (Ad)Biden's Executive Order, Dems Digital Money Legislation, First Step ToDonald Trump once again sounded the alarm against Fed-controlled digital currencies (CBDCs). If these plans are implemented, it could mean the end of America as we know it.August 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHIW Sep 2024 22.500 put (HIW240920P00022500)August 17, 2024 | 247wallst.comBest Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 7% to Buy NowAugust 4, 2024 | bizjournals.comKey to success for downtown Raleigh, Durham: More peopleJuly 31, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comTruist Financial Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Highwoods Properties (HIW)July 30, 2024 | seekingalpha.comHighwoods Properties: A 6.5% Yield Isn't Enticing Enough Even After A Good Q2July 25, 2024 | gurufocus.comQ2 2024 Highwoods Properties Inc Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 24, 2024 | nz.finance.yahoo.comHighwoods Properties Inc (HQS.MU)July 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Justified by Highwoods Properties’ Strong Financial and Operating PerformanceJuly 24, 2024 | msn.comHighwoods Properties (HIW) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptSee More Headlines Receive HIW Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Highwoods Properties and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/23/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/10 Dividend8/19/2024Dividend Payable9/10/2024Today9/16/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/22/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryOffice REITs Current SymbolNYSE:HIW CUSIP43128410 CIK921082 Webwww.highwoods.com Phone(919) 872-4924Fax919-872-4924Employees340Year Founded1978Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$27.29 High Stock Price Target$33.00 Low Stock Price Target$20.00 Potential Upside/Downside-16.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.14 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.22 Trailing P/E Ratio26.92 Forward P/E Ratio9.17 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$148.71 million Net Margins18.30% Pretax Margin18.61% Return on Equity6.33% Return on Assets2.53% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.34 Current Ratio1.29 Quick Ratio1.29 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$834 million Price / Sales4.17 Cash Flow$4.38 per share Price / Cash Flow7.49 Book Value$22.79 per share Price / Book1.44Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares106,010,000Free Float104,300,000Market Cap$3.48 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.26 Social Links 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? You'd need to be out of the market, which isn’t viable. So where should investors put their money? Find out with this report.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Theodore J. Klinck (Age 58)President, CEO & Director Comp: $2.16MMr. Brendan C. Maiorana (Age 48)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.06MMr. Brian M. Leary (Age 49)Executive VP & COO Comp: $1.06MMr. Jeffrey D. Miller (Age 53)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $722.63kMr. Carman J. Liuzzo (Age 63)Senior Vice President of Investments Comp: $398.61kMr. Daniel L. Clemmens CPAVP & Chief Accounting OfficerMr. Ryan Hunt (Age 47)VP & Chief Information Officer Mr. Thomas S. Hill IIISenior VP & Raleigh Market LeaderMr. Steven J. GarritySenior VP & Orlando Market LeaderMr. Daniel E. WoodwardSenior VP & Tampa Market LeaderMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBoston PropertiesNYSE:BXPSL Green RealtyNYSE:SLGKilroy RealtyNYSE:KRCDouglas EmmettNYSE:DEIEquity CommonwealthNYSE:EQCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsTruist Financial CorpSold 31,614 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.145%Pathway Financial Advisers LLCSold 600 shares on 8/20/2024Ownership: 0.003%Point72 Asset Management L.P.Bought 40,225 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.038%Creative PlanningBought 5,780 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.041%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Bought 9,560 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.009%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HIW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have HIW shares performed this year? Highwoods Properties' stock was trading at $22.96 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, HIW shares have increased by 44.7% and is now trading at $33.22. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Highwoods Properties' earnings last quarter? Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 23rd. The real estate investment trust reported $0.59 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.31. Highwoods Properties's revenue was down 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Who are Highwoods Properties' major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Highwoods Properties include PGGM Investments (3.42%), Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (2.09%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.44%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.16%). Insiders that own company stock include Theodore J Klinck, Jeffrey Douglas Miller, Brian M Leary, Brendan C Maiorana and Mark F Mulhern. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Highwoods Properties? Shares of HIW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Highwoods Properties own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Highwoods Properties investors own include American Tower (AMT), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE) and Prologis (PLD). This page (NYSE:HIW) was last updated on 9/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersMore Than 30 Federal Agencies Buy From This Cybersecurity TechIn January of 2022 Ukraine was hit by an especially nasty piece of malware, named WhisperGate. By then Ukra...Capital Trends | Sponsored44-year Wall Street Vet: “Permanent devastation is coming to America”After 44 years on Wall Street, I've seen it all... Black Monday, the Great Recession, the Covid crash. 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