HQS Stock Chart & Stats
€19.90
€0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€19.90
€0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€17.50 - €28.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)44.00
Market Cap
€3.05B
Enterprise Value€6.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€32.42M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€3.70B
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.2
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.5Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.84
Shares Outstanding110,272,700
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume44
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.33
Price to Book (P/B)1.18
Price to Sales (P/S)3.47
P/FCF Ratio16.81
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€26.86Price Target Upside34.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)€753.11M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Operating Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and materially improved trailing‑12‑month free cash flow provide a durable internal funding source for dividends, development capex, and interest payments. Over a 2–6 month horizon this resilience supports dividend coverage and reduces near‑term refinancing pressure versus peers.
Robust Leasing And Embedded NOI GrowthHigh-quality leasing activity, long second‑generation lease terms (WALE ~7.5 years) and substantial development stabilization create durable contracted cashflows. As leased space converts to occupied, embedded NOI and FFO should sustainably increase, supported by flight‑to‑quality demand in Sun Belt BBDs.
Extended Maturities And Ample LiquidityLengthening a near‑term maturity and preserving >$650M liquidity materially reduce short‑term refinancing risk and provide structural capital flexibility. This supports development funding, disposition timing, and potential repurchases without forcing distressed asset sales under tight market windows.
Bears Say
Meaningful LeverageDebt levels at roughly 1.3–1.5x equity and an expected year‑end debt/EBITDA in the low‑to‑mid‑6s leave limited cushion for asset‑price weakness or rising rates. For an office REIT with cyclical cashflows, this leverage limits tactical capital allocation and increases refinancing sensitivity.
Large Leased-vs-occupied Timing GapA 470bp leased‑vs‑occupied gap delays conversion of contractual rents into actual cash receipts. This timing mismatch means embedded NOI and FFO remain partially unrealized, amplifying short‑to‑medium term cash conversion risk and potentially pressuring coverage until occupancy catches up.
Execution Reliance On Dispositions And Lease CommencementsManagement's path to lower leverage and target occupancy depends on executing ~$200M of sales and converting additional signed leases into occupancy. If disposition markets soften or lease commencement timing slips, deleveraging and FFO uplift could be delayed, constraining capital recycling and strategic optionality.
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HQS FAQ
What was Highwoods Properties’s price range in the past 12 months?
Highwoods Properties lowest stock price was €17.50 and its highest was €28.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Highwoods Properties’s market cap?
Highwoods Properties’s market cap is €3.05B.
When is Highwoods Properties’s upcoming earnings report date?
Highwoods Properties’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were Highwoods Properties’s earnings last quarter?
Highwoods Properties released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported €0.254 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.095 by €0.159.
Is Highwoods Properties overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Highwoods Properties’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Highwoods Properties pay dividends?
Highwoods Properties does not currently pay dividends.
What is Highwoods Properties’s EPS estimate?
Highwoods Properties’s EPS estimate is 0.5.
How many shares outstanding does Highwoods Properties have?
Highwoods Properties has 110,272,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Highwoods Properties’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Highwoods Properties reported an EPS of €0.254 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.095. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.716%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Highwoods Properties?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:HQS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Highwoods Properties Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
€26.86 (34.96% Upside)
€26.86 (34.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:HQS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Highwoods Properties
Highwoods Properties, Inc., based in Raleigh, operates as an S&P MidCap 400 Index constituent. This publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), whose shares trade on the NYSE under the ticker HIW, focuses exclusively on office properties. Highwoods is a comprehensively integrated company, handling all aspects of its real estate portfolio from initial acquisition and development to leasing and day-to-day management. Its holdings are strategically concentrated in the prime business districts of several major U.S. cities, specifically Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Orlando, Pittsburgh, its headquarters city of Raleigh, Richmond, and Tampa.
HQS Company Deck
HQS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call emphasized strong leasing momentum, notable rent growth (GAAP +19.4%, cash +4.8%), significant development leasing and near-term embedded NOI growth (> $20M annual NOI), solid liquidity (> $650M) and a maintained FFO outlook. Key execution items include dispositions, potential share repurchases, and continued development stabilization. Near-term challenges are primarily timing-related: a sizeable leased-vs-occupied gap (470 bps), Q2 FFO timing/dilution from dispositions and some expense/term-fee variability. Overall, positives around leasing, portfolio quality, and balance sheet optionality materially outweigh the timing and execution risks.View all DE:HQS earnings summariesHQS Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
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