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Highwoods Properties Inc (HIW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/27/2025: HIW (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $31.4
1 Year Target Price $31.4
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 6 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 17.25% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.26B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 25.27 | 1Y Target Price 31.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 25.27 | 1Y Target Price 31.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 1.26 | 52 Weeks Range 23.39 - 32.76 | Updated Date 10/27/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 23.39 - 32.76 | Updated Date 10/27/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.73% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.17 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-28 | When After Market | Estimate 0.16 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 15.83% | Operating Margin (TTM) 26.01% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.17% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.35% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 25.27 | Forward PE 65.79 | Enterprise Value 6819859083 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4 |
Enterprise Value 6819859083 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.41 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.79 | Shares Outstanding 108073015 | Shares Floating 105931008 |
Shares Outstanding 108073015 | Shares Floating 105931008 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.89 | Percent Institutions 110.4 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Highwoods Properties Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Highwoods Properties Inc. was founded in 1978 as a real estate investment trust (REIT). It primarily focuses on owning, developing, and managing high-quality office properties in the Sun Belt region of the United States. Over time, it has grown through strategic acquisitions and development projects.
Core Business Areas
- Office Properties: Highwoods Properties owns, develops, and manages primarily office properties located in the high-growth markets of the Sun Belt region. This includes leasing space, property management, and related services.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by its CEO and has a board of directors. It operates with a structure typical of REITs, focusing on property management and leasing activities.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Office Space: Highwoods provides Class A office space primarily in the Sun Belt region, focusing on high-growth markets. They compete with other REITs and private landlords. Market share data is granular and varies by submarket.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The office REIT industry is influenced by economic growth, employment rates, and interest rates. Demand for office space varies by region and is affected by remote work trends and business expansions.
Positioning
Highwoods focuses on the Sun Belt region, which has experienced strong population and job growth. This geographic focus provides a competitive advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for office space in the Sun Belt is substantial, estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Highwoods' market share is a small percentage of this overall market, indicating significant growth potential.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong presence in the Sun Belt region
- High-quality Class A office properties
- Experienced management team
- Solid financial performance
Weaknesses
- Concentration in a specific geographic region
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Dependence on leasing activities
- Interest rate sensitivity
Opportunities
- Continued population and job growth in the Sun Belt
- Development of new properties
- Acquisition of existing properties
- Expansion into new markets within the Sun Belt
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Rising interest rates
- Remote work trends impacting office space demand
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BXP
- SL Green Realty Corp
- VNO
Competitive Landscape
Highwoods benefits from its focus on the Sun Belt region, which has experienced strong growth. However, it faces competition from larger REITs with more diversified portfolios.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Highwoods has grown through strategic acquisitions, development projects, and increasing occupancy rates in its existing properties.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on economic conditions, interest rates, and demand for office space in the Sun Belt. Analysts project continued growth, but projections vary. Look at recent analyst ratings.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include property development, acquisitions, and sustainability efforts.
Summary
Highwoods Properties Inc. is a real estate investment trust specializing in high-quality office properties in the Sun Belt region. The company's focus on high-growth markets provides a strategic advantage, but it is subject to economic cycles and interest rate fluctuations. Its financial performance is solid, and it has a history of paying dividends. Highwoods needs to monitor remote work trends and manage competition to maintain its growth trajectory.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Investor Relations website
- Analyst Reports
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and based on publicly available information. Financial data should be verified with official sources.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Highwoods Properties Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Raleigh, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1994-06-07 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Theodore J. Klinck | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Office | Full time employees 350 | Website https://www.highwoods.com |
Full time employees 350 | Website https://www.highwoods.com | ||
Highwoods Properties, Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, is a publicly-traded (NYSE: HIW), fully-integrated office real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns, develops, acquires, leases and manages properties primarily in the best business districts (BBDs) of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond and Tampa. Our vision is to be a leader in the evolution of commercial real estate for the benefit of our customers, our communities and those who invest with us. Our mission is to create environments and experiences that inspire our teammates and our customers to achieve more together. We are in the work-placemaking business and believe that by creating exceptional environments and experiences, we can deliver greater value to our customers, their teammates and, in turn, our shareholders.
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