HIW Highwoods Properties Inc

Wedge Capital Management L L P NC has acquired a new stake of 71,753 shares in Highwoods Properties, Inc. valued at approximately $2.28 million. This move contributes to institutional investors collectively owning about 96.31% of the company's stock. Highwoods Properties recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50, implying a 7.8% yield, and reported Q3 EPS of $0.86, meeting analyst estimates while maintaining a consensus "Hold" rating with an average target price of $31.00.

Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) has received a consensus "Hold" rating from seven brokerages, with an average 12-month target price of $31.00. The company offers a 7.8% dividend yield, though its payout ratio is high at 170.94%, raising concerns about sustainability. Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock, with recent major acquisitions by Norges Bank, AEW, GRS Advisors, and Gotham Asset Management.

Invesco Ltd. significantly reduced its holding in Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) by 31.7% in Q2, selling over 936,000 shares, leaving it with approximately 1.87% of the company. Despite the sell-off, Highwoods Properties met Q3 EPS estimates and provided positive FY2025 guidance. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50, representing a 7.7% yield, though its high dividend payout ratio of 170.94% raises concerns about sustainability.

Rep. Wiley Nickel visited Highwoods Properties' headquarters in downtown Raleigh, where he was briefed by CEO Ted Klinck. The Congressman, a new member of the House Financial Services Committee, learned about the company's history and the current state of the office market. Highwoods Properties (NYSE: HIW) saw a -8.94% 1-year total return as of December 11, 2025.

GRS Advisors LLC increased its stake in Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) by 40.0% during the second quarter, acquiring an additional 356,530 shares to own a total of 1,247,470 shares valued at approximately $38.8 million. Highwoods Properties declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend of $2.00, which translates to a 7.8% yield. The company's stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" from analysts, with a consensus target price of $31.00.

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