NYSE:HIW Highwoods Properties (HIW) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Automatic Income (from home) (From Awesomely, LLC) (Ad) Free HIW Stock Alerts $26.77 +0.14 (+0.53%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$26.65▼$27.5750-Day Range$23.34▼$26.7752-Week Range$17.06▼$27.57Volume631,794 shsAverage Volume989,818 shsMarket Capitalization$2.84 billionP/E Ratio21.94Dividend Yield7.47%Price Target$24.38 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Highwoods Properties alerts: Email Address Highwoods Properties MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.13 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.9% Downside$24.38 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.68% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.25Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.78Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-0.85%From $3.55 to $3.52 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.2.64 out of 5 starsFinance Sector3471st out of 5,270 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry715th out of 1,086 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHighwoods Properties has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.13, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 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. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.68% of the float of Highwoods Properties has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverHighwoods Properties has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Highwoods Properties has recently increased by 7.43%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipHighwoods Properties is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.51%, 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 56.82% next year. This indicates that Highwoods Properties will be able to sustain or increase its 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 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHighwoods Properties has a news sentiment score of 0.78. 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 0.54 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Highwoods Properties this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest8 people have searched for HIW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% 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 -67% 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. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Highwoods Properties are expected to decrease by -0.85% in the coming year, from $3.55 to $3.52 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Highwoods Properties is 21.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.46.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Highwoods Properties is 21.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 50.03.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHighwoods Properties has a P/B Ratio of 1.19. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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 HeadlinesMay 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCritical Contrast: NETSTREIT (NYSE:NTST) and Highwoods Properties (NYSE:HIW)April 29, 2024 | bizjournals.comSoBro's Pinnacle tower is emptying out, here’s what’s nextMay 5, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)55x Gains Instead of 9x GainsWe’ve issued an urgent landmark trade alert for a new crypto wonder. So, I decided to give you this heads-up before it’s too late. It’s urgent because it’s what we consider “The #1 Crypto for the AI World.”April 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHighwoods Properties (NYSE:HIW) Reaches New 12-Month High at $26.35April 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHighwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Highwoods Properties Inc Earnings CallApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHighwoods Properties Inc (HIW) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Key Financial ...April 24, 2024 | fool.comHighwoods Properties (HIW) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 5, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)55x Gains Instead of 9x GainsWe’ve issued an urgent landmark trade alert for a new crypto wonder. So, I decided to give you this heads-up before it’s too late. It’s urgent because it’s what we consider “The #1 Crypto for the AI World.”April 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Real Estate Stocks: Pebblebrook Hotel (PEB), Highwoods Properties (HIW) and Equity Residential (EQR)April 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHighwoods Properties Q1 FFO Down; Updates 2024 FFO/shr OutlookApril 23, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comHighwoods Announces Availability of First Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 23, 2024 | sfgate.comHighwoods Properties: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 23, 2024 | globenewswire.comHighwoods Announces Availability of First Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 23, 2024 | money.usnews.comHighwoods Properties, Inc.April 22, 2024 | seekingalpha.comHighwoods Properties Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewApril 19, 2024 | nasdaq.comInteresting HIW Put And Call Options For June 21stApril 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comHighwoods Declares Quarterly DividendsApril 17, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWells Fargo Keeps Their Hold Rating on Highwoods Properties (HIW)April 12, 2024 | nasdaq.comHighwoods Properties (HIW) Passes Through 8% Yield MarkApril 6, 2024 | investing.comHighwoods sells non-core properties for $79.4 millionApril 4, 2024 | globenewswire.comHighwoods Announces Recent Disposition ActivityApril 2, 2024 | stockhouse.comHighwoods to Release First Quarter 2024 Results Tuesday, April 23rdApril 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comHighwoods to Release First Quarter 2024 Results Tuesday, April 23rdMarch 25, 2024 | bizjournals.comCraft brewery planned near Crabtree Valley MallMarch 19, 2024 | seekingalpha.comHighwoods Properties: Nothing Could Be Finer Than A REIT From CarolinaMarch 16, 2024 | nasdaq.comNovember 15th Options Now Available For Highwoods Properties (HIW)See 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 Earnings4/26/2022Ex-Dividend for 3/12 Dividend2/16/2024Dividend Payable3/12/2024Today5/04/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/11 Dividend5/17/2024Dividend Payable6/11/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/23/2024Fiscal 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) 872-4924Fax919-872-4924Employees349Year Founded1978Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$24.38 High Stock Price Target$29.00 Low Stock Price Target$20.00 Potential Upside/Downside-8.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.13 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.22 Trailing P/E Ratio21.94 Forward P/E Ratio7.54 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$148.71 million Net Margins15.78% Pretax Margin16.05% Return on Equity5.44% Return on Assets2.18% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.37 Current Ratio1.34 Quick Ratio1.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$834 million Price / Sales3.40 Cash Flow$4.31 per share Price / Cash Flow6.21 Book Value$22.44 per share Price / Book1.19Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares106,000,000Free Float104,300,000Market Cap$2.84 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.23 Social Links Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. 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 CompetitorsDouglas EmmettNYSE:DEISL Green RealtyNYSE:SLGEquity CommonwealthNYSE:EQCKilroy RealtyNYSE:KRCBrandywine Realty TrustNYSE:BDNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsEasterly Investment Partners LLCBought 39,608 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.089%GSA Capital Partners LLPBought 1,506 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.037%Daiwa Securities Group Inc.Sold 40,950 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 2.158%Mutual of America Capital Management LLCSold 19,818 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.086%Quent Capital LLCBought 583 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.005%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HIW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Highwoods Properties stock right now? 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Highwoods Properties in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HIW shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HIW, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View HIW analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Highwoods Properties' stock price target for 2024? 8 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Highwoods Properties' stock. Their HIW share price targets range from $20.00 to $29.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $24.38 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 8.9%. View analysts price targets for HIW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have HIW shares performed in 2024? Highwoods Properties' stock was trading at $22.96 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, HIW stock has increased by 16.6% and is now trading at $26.77. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Highwoods Properties? Highwoods Properties saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,940,000 shares, an increase of 7.4% from the March 31st total of 6,460,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,280,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 5.4 days. Approximately 6.7% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Highwoods Properties' Short Interest. When is Highwoods Properties' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 23rd 2024. View our HIW earnings forecast. How were Highwoods Properties' earnings last quarter? Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 26th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.04. Highwoods Properties had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.44% and a net margin of 15.78%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.91 earnings per share. How often does Highwoods Properties pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Highwoods Properties? Highwoods Properties announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 20th will be given a dividend of $0.50 per share on Tuesday, June 11th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.47%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 17th. Read our dividend analysis for HIW. Is Highwoods Properties a good dividend stock? Highwoods Properties (NYSE:HIW) pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.51%. HIW has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 163.93%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, HIW will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.82% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for HIW. What ETFs hold Highwoods Properties' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Highwoods Properties (NYSE:HIW) stock in their portfolio include SRH REIT Covered Call ETF (SRHR), VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF (DESK), Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF (KBWY), Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (XSHD), ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF (RDOG), ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT), SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (WDIV) and U.S. Diversified Real Estate ETF (PPTY). What guidance has Highwoods Properties issued on next quarter's earnings? Highwoods Properties issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, April, 23rd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 3.460-3.610 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 3.570. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What other stocks do shareholders of Highwoods Properties own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Highwoods Properties investors own include American Tower (AMT), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE), Prologis (PLD), Verizon Communications (VZ), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Kraft Heinz (KHC). Who are Highwoods Properties' major shareholders? Highwoods Properties' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (2.16%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.51%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.41%), Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (0.32%), Congress Asset Management Co. MA (0.12%) and Easterly Investment Partners LLC (0.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Brendan C Maiorana, Brian M Leary, David John Hartzell, Jeffrey Douglas Miller, Mark F Mulhern and Theodore J Klinck. 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. This page (NYSE:HIW) was last updated on 5/5/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersElon to Transform U.S. Economy? Porter & CompanyAutomatic Income (from home)Awesomely, LLCThe asset beating inflation by 4xColonial MetalsCould Your Accounts Be Frozen?Allegiance GoldThe only AI company you should be looking atBehind the MarketsThe A.I. story nobody is telling you (Read ASAP)TradeSmithUrgent Nvidia WarningAltimetryHave You Seen Elon’s New A.I. 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