Brokers Offer Predictions for HIW FY2026 Earnings

Key Points

• Huntington Sec forecasts FY2026 EPS of $3.55 for Highwoods Properties, slightly below the $3.58 consensus estimate, and maintains a “Hold” rating. It projects EPS of $3.64 for FY2027 and $3.75 for FY2028.
• Highwoods exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $0.29 EPS versus the $0.21 estimate and revenue of $218.18 million versus $216.39 million expected. Revenue increased 8.1% year over year.
• Analyst sentiment remains cautious, with nine analysts rating the stock “Hold” and a consensus price target of $32.00. The company also declared a $0.50 quarterly dividend, equivalent to a 6.6% annualized yield.

Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW - Free Report) - Analysts at Huntington Sec issued their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Highwoods Properties in a report issued on Wednesday, October 28th. Huntington Sec analyst R. Stevenson expects that the real estate investment trust will post earnings of $3.55 per share for the year. Huntington Sec has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Highwoods Properties' current full-year earnings is $3.58 per share. Huntington Sec also issued estimates for Highwoods Properties' Q4 2026 earnings at $0.91 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $3.64 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $3.75 EPS.

Highwoods Properties (NYSE:HIW - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.29 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $218.18 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $216.39 million. Highwoods Properties had a return on equity of 7.68% and a net margin of 22.56%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.86 EPS.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Highwoods Properties from $26.00 to $32.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. Huntington initiated coverage on shares of Highwoods Properties in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. They set a "market perform" rating and a $31.00 target price for the company. Weiss Ratings restated a "hold (c+)" rating on shares of Highwoods Properties in a report on Thursday. Mizuho set a $32.00 price target on shares of Highwoods Properties in a report on Tuesday, September 8th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft downgraded shares of Highwoods Properties from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $33.00 price target on the stock. in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating. According to data from MarketBeat, Highwoods Properties has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $32.00.

Highwoods Properties Stock Performance

HIW stock opened at $30.41 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38, a quick ratio of 1.68 and a current ratio of 2.08. The stock has a market cap of $3.35 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.99 and a beta of 1.06. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $30.18 and a 200 day simple moving average of $27.50. Highwoods Properties has a 52 week low of $20.45 and a 52 week high of $35.44.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Highwoods Properties

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. State of Wyoming lifted its stake in shares of Highwoods Properties by 151.2% in the third quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 6,913 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $201,000 after buying an additional 4,161 shares during the last quarter. Choreo LLC raised its holdings in Highwoods Properties by 27.5% in the 3rd quarter. Choreo LLC now owns 17,481 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $507,000 after acquiring an additional 3,771 shares during the period. Interchange Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in Highwoods Properties in the 3rd quarter worth $250,000. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Highwoods Properties during the 3rd quarter worth $575,000. Finally, Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd lifted its position in Highwoods Properties by 13.3% during the 3rd quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd now owns 26,487 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock worth $769,000 after acquiring an additional 3,103 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 96.31% of the company's stock.

Highwoods Properties Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 8th. Investors of record on Monday, November 16th will be issued a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 16th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.6%. Highwoods Properties's dividend payout ratio is currently 131.58%.

Highwoods Properties Company Profile

Highwoods Properties, Inc NYSE: HIW is a real estate investment trust that owns, develops, leases and manages primarily office properties. Its portfolio includes office towers, campuses and mixed-use assets designed to serve businesses across a range of industries.

The company focuses on select high-growth markets in the U.S. Sun Belt, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond and Tampa. In addition to leasing office space, Highwoods provides property management, development and tenant-support services for its buildings and commercial real estate customers.

Highwoods Properties is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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