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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationHighwoods consistently converts reported earnings into cash, with TTM operating and free cash flow near historical highs and a strong cash conversion ratio. Durable FCF supports the dividend, funds development capex, and provides internal capital for dispositions or opportunistic buybacks without sole reliance on capital markets.
Embedded NOI From Development LeasingDevelopment leasing and recent stabilizations are structurally accretive: significant placed-in-service volume with high initial lease rates and modest remaining capex (~$40M) imply predictable near-term NOI and FFO upside as leases commence, improving long-term cash flow and debt coverage as occupancy catches up.
Liquidity And Extended MaturitiesSubstantial liquidity and a lengthened term loan materially reduce near-term refinancing pressure and provide optionality to manage a 2027 bond payoff, support development funding, and enable disciplined capital recycling or opportunistic repurchases, improving financial flexibility over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHighwoods' historical leverage is a structural constraint for a REIT: sustained debt-to-equity in the 1.3–1.5x range raises interest and refinancing sensitivity, limits borrowing flexibility for new investment, and increases reliance on asset sales or strong operating cash flow to manage maturities and maintain ratings.
Material Revenue And Earnings DeclineA pronounced TTM revenue and profit pullback indicates underlying operating stress beyond timing issues. Lower margins and shrinking top-line reduce internal funding for growth and dividends, weaken cushion for cyclical downturns, and heighten reliance on disposition gains or development ramp to restore prior earnings levels.
Leased-vs-occupied Timing GapA large leased-versus-occupied spread creates execution risk: the company must convert signed leases into occupancy to realize cash rents and NOI. Delays or weaker commencement rates would postpone FFO benefits, complicate leverage reduction plans, and expose guidance to timing-related downside across the medium term.
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HIW FAQ
What was Highwoods Properties’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Highwoods Properties’s market cap?
Highwoods Properties’s market cap is $63.30B.
When is Highwoods Properties’s upcoming earnings report date?
Highwoods Properties’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 27, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were Highwoods Properties’s earnings last quarter?
Highwoods Properties released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported $14.824 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7.465 by $7.36.
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 2.88.
How many shares outstanding does Highwoods Properties have?
Highwoods Properties has 110,306,210 shares outstanding.
What happened to Highwoods Properties’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Highwoods Properties reported an EPS of $14.824 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $7.465. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Highwoods Properties?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:HIW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Highwoods Properties Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$529.65 (― Upside)
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:HIW Sentiment 67%
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News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
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Technicals
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Positive
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Momentum
20.13%
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8.59%
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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.
HIW Earnings Call
Q2 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 MX:HIW earnings summaries