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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Leasing And OccupancyHigher occupancy and positive cash rent growth indicate improving demand for Highwoods’ office portfolio. This supports recurring rental revenue, strengthens leasing economics, and can improve same-property cash flow as recently signed leases mature and free-rent periods roll off.
Raised FFO OutlookAn increased full-year FFO outlook signals that operating performance is tracking ahead of earlier expectations despite disposition dilution. If leasing and occupancy gains persist, stronger recurring earnings can support reinvestment, debt reduction, and dividend resilience over the next several quarters.
Liquidity And Deleveraging ProgressImproving leverage, substantial cash, and unused revolver capacity provide financial flexibility for a capital-intensive office REIT. This liquidity can help Highwoods fund obligations and selective investments while reducing dependence on unfavorable financing or asset-sale conditions.
Bears Say
Meaningful Balance-Sheet LeverageHigh absolute leverage leaves Highwoods more exposed to refinancing costs, asset-value pressure, and weaker occupancy than a less indebted owner. Although debt has declined, leverage can constrain capital allocation and make balance-sheet improvement dependent on sustained property cash flow.
Elevated Leasing CapEx And Delayed Cash FlowUpfront leasing investment is absorbing cash before higher occupancy produces its full revenue benefit. Persistently elevated leasing CapEx can reduce near-term free cash flow available for dividends, debt reduction, and development, extending the period before operating improvements translate into stronger cash generation.
Moderating Leasing VolumesModerating leasing volume could slow the pace of occupancy recovery and delay revenue conversion from available space. With occupancy still below full levels, a lower leasing run rate may prolong free-rent periods and keep cash same-property growth weaker than reported GAAP growth.
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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 $60.14B.
When is Highwoods Properties’s upcoming earnings report date?
Highwoods Properties’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 09, 2027 which is in 102 days.
How were Highwoods Properties’s earnings last quarter?
Highwoods Properties released its earnings results on Oct 27, 2026. The company reported $5.412 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.975 by $1.437.
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 3.42.
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 $5.412 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.975. 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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$610.33 (― Upside)
$610.33 (― Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
MX:HIW Sentiment 57%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.01%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was strongly constructive. Highlights included accelerating occupancy, strong leasing spreads, constrained office supply, raised FFO guidance, substantial disposition progress, improving leverage, ample liquidity, and positive development and renewal opportunities. The main challenges were elevated leasing CapEx, cash flow below normalized levels, slower acquisition activity, higher interest rates delaying transactions, and the delayed contribution from development. Management nevertheless expressed confidence in improving cash flow, occupancy, and long-term FFO growth.View all MX:HIW earnings summariesHIW Stock 12 Month Forecast
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