Highwoods Properties (HIW) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Highwoods Properties (NYSE: HIW):

• 3/23/2026 – Highwoods Properties was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
• 3/17/2026 – Highwoods Properties had its price target lowered by Truist Financial Corporation from $29.00 to $23.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 3/15/2026 – Highwoods Properties was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 3/7/2026 – Highwoods Properties was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
• 2/25/2026 – Highwoods Properties was given a new $29.00 price target by Robert W. Baird.
• 2/24/2026 – Highwoods Properties had its price target lowered by Mizuho from $30.00 to $25.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 2/21/2026 – Highwoods Properties was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “sell”.
• 2/19/2026 – Highwoods Properties had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft. They now have a $27.00 price target on the stock.
• 2/18/2026 – Highwoods Properties had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $30.00 to $24.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.

Highwoods Properties Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th were issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, February 17th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 9.5%. Highwoods Properties’s payout ratio is currently 136.99%.

Highwoods Properties, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, leases and manages office properties. The company’s portfolio is primarily focused on Class A office space, with an emphasis on high-quality buildings in key urban and suburban submarkets. Highwoods seeks to generate long-term, recurring revenues through a mix of in-place lease renewals, strategic dispositions and build-to-suit developments. Its asset management platform drives operational efficiencies and tenant service initiatives across its holdings.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Highwoods Properties has expanded its presence to eight major metropolitan regions across the Southeastern United States and Texas.