NYSE:HIW Highwoods Properties (HIW) Stock Price, News & Analysis $30.60 +1.46 (+5.01%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$29.10▼$30.7050-Day Range$24.41▼$30.6052-Week Range$17.06▼$30.71Volume1.60 million shsAverage Volume1.10 million shsMarket Capitalization$3.24 billionP/E Ratio25.08Dividend Yield6.54%Price Target$24.75 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Highwoods Properties alerts: Email Address Highwoods Properties MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.13 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside19.1% Downside$24.75 Price TargetShort InterestBearish5.13% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.25Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.53Based on 20 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-1.12%From $3.57 to $3.53 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.2.60 out of 5 starsFinance Sector559th out of 898 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry110th out of 181 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 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Highwoods Properties' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.13% of the outstanding shares of Highwoods Properties have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverHighwoods Properties has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Highwoods Properties has recently increased by 22.52%, 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 6.85%, 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 56.66% next year. This indicates that Highwoods Properties will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Highwoods Properties' 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 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHighwoods Properties has a news sentiment score of 0.53. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for Highwoods Properties this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest13 people have searched for HIW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 160% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Highwoods Properties to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 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.Read more about Highwoods Properties' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Highwoods Properties are expected to decrease by -1.12% in the coming year, from $3.57 to $3.53 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Highwoods Properties is 25.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.26.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Highwoods Properties is 25.08, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 48.22.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHighwoods Properties has a P/B Ratio of 1.36. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Highwoods Properties' valuation and earnings. 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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 HeadlinesJuly 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comThese Landlords Pay Up to 22%. Can We Trust Them?I love the economics of real estate. But a landlord I’m not. Please, change your own lightbulb—don’t call me. Enter real estate investment trusts (REIJuly 25 at 3:05 AM | gurufocus.comQ2 2024 Highwoods Properties Inc Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 27, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetched, but results like this are within reach with the right knowledge and timing in the altcoin market. 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Invest in These 8 Dividend StocksJuly 23, 2024 | msn.comHighwoods Properties Q2 2024 Earnings PreviewJuly 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHighwoods Properties (HIW) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on TuesdayJuly 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHighwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from AnalystsJuly 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWhy Should You Retain Highwoods Stock in Your Portfolio?July 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHighwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.50July 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHighwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.50July 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comHighwoods Declares Quarterly DividendsJuly 15, 2024 | 247wallst.comTop Wall Street Bank Loves 5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Second Half of 2024See 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 Ex-Dividend for 6/11 Dividend5/17/2024Dividend Payable6/11/2024Last Earnings7/23/2024Today7/26/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/10 Dividend8/19/2024Dividend Payable9/10/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/22/2024Fiscal 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$24.75 High Stock Price Target$31.00 Low Stock Price Target$20.00 Potential Upside/Downside-19.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.13 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.22 Trailing P/E Ratio25.08 Forward P/E Ratio8.57 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$148.71 million Net Margins18.30% Pretax Margin18.61% Return on Equity6.33% Return on Assets2.53% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.34 Current Ratio1.29 Quick Ratio1.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$834 million Price / Sales3.89 Cash Flow$4.50 per share Price / Cash Flow6.80 Book Value$22.55 per share Price / Book1.36Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares106,010,000Free Float104,300,000Market Cap$3.24 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.27 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.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 CompetitorsBoston PropertiesNYSE:BXPKilroy RealtyNYSE:KRCSL Green RealtyNYSE:SLGDouglas EmmettNYSE:DEIEquity CommonwealthNYSE:EQCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpBought 56,399 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 1.158%Easterly Investment Partners LLCSold 9,000 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.080%Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V.Sold 76,463 shares on 7/24/2024Ownership: 0.459%Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemBought 900 shares on 7/24/2024Ownership: 0.050%Fifth Third BancorpBought 376 shares on 7/22/2024Ownership: 0.010%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HIW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have HIW shares performed this year? Highwoods Properties' stock was trading at $22.96 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, HIW shares have increased by 33.3% and is now trading at $30.60. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Highwoods Properties' earnings last quarter? Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 23rd. The real estate investment trust reported $0.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.31. The business's quarterly revenue was down 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Who are Highwoods Properties' major shareholders? Highwoods Properties' top institutional investors include PGGM Investments (3.42%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.16%), M&G Plc (0.47%) and Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. (0.46%). Insiders that own company stock include Theodore J Klinck, Jeffrey Douglas Miller, Brian M Leary, Brendan C Maiorana and Mark F Mulhern. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Highwoods Properties own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Highwoods Properties investors own include American Tower (AMT), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE) and Prologis (PLD). This page (NYSE:HIW) was last updated on 7/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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