Highwoods Properties, Inc.

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

HIWยทNYSE

$26.96

+2.2%
Real EstateREIT - Office

Highwoods Properties, Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, is a publicly-traded (NYSE:HIW) real estate investment trust (REIT) and a member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index. Highwoods is a fully-integrated office REIT that owns, develops, acquires, leases and manages properties primarily in the best business districts (BBDs) of Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Richmond and Tampa.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$2.97B
EPS1.4500
P/E Ratio18.59
Earnings Date07/28/2026
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Highwoods Properties, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that HIW stock may experience modest gains over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 27.33, with estimates ranging from a low of 25.00 to a high of 29.00.

Lowest Target
25.00
-7.27%
Consensus Target
27.33
1.37%
Highest Target
29.00
7.57%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 27.33, with estimates ranging from a low of 25.00 to a high of 29.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+1.4%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

14.6% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Risk-Reward Profile

1.04x

Balanced risk-reward. Upside and downside potential relatively symmetric. Suitable for moderate risk tolerance with conviction in thesis.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Efficient pricing: Stock trading at fair value with strong consensus suggests market has priced in expectations. Look for fundamental inflection points or new catalysts to drive meaningful moves.

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Highwoods Properties, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
806.11M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
861.09M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
844.37M - 873.32M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+6.8%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Highwoods Properties, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
159.61M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
78.98M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
78.65M - 79.32M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-50.5%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Highwoods Properties, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
1.45
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$0.73
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$0.73 - $0.73
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-49.6%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Highwoods Properties, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
315.08M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
362.19M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
355.16M - 367.34M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+15.0%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Highwoods Properties, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
610.04M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
660.73M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
647.90M - 670.11M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+8.3%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Highwoods Properties, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
40.31M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
45.05M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
44.18M - 45.69M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+11.8%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

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Highwoods Properties, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $138K worth of HIW shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

4.3K

138.03K

Net Activity

-138K

-$138K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
HDJ

Hartzell David John

Director

4.3K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$138K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $138K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

1 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.