Highwoods Properties (HIW) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
HIW - Highwoods Properties Inc.
$30.93
0.49 (1.61%)
▲
5d:
-0.26%
30d:
-1.28%
90d:
+2.25%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 27, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: HIW is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: HIW is fairly valued with market pricing in 3.2% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$29.73
Based on 11.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$18.46
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: HIW is currently trading at $30.93, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $30.59 to $32.00. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 44.2) is in line with its historical norms (40.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.2% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HIW is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $31.55. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 55/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HIW is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $31.55. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 55/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$30.59 -
$32.00
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
75.7%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($32.33)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 3.2% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (55/100) — watch for confirmation
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$30.59 -
$32.00
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$29.85
Resistance Level
$31.55
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
44.19
Wall Street Target
$32.33
(+4.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
7.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
400.2%
Profit Margin
20.1%
Valuation Premium vs History
+3.2% premium
PE vs Historical
44.2 vs 40.2
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+3.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$31.92
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$32.94
(+7%)
3-Year Target
$34.00
(+10%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 44→40)
PE COMPRESSION
$30.93
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 44.2, Growth: 18.6%)
$51.66
(+67%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.2, Growth: 18.6%)
$23.58
(-24%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.1, Growth: 18.6%)
$20.04
(-35%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 20.16 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.51
Bull Case
$16.74
(-46%)
Analyst growth -50.0%, PE expands to 22.2
Base Case
$15.22
(-51%)
Market implied -50.0%, PE stable at 20.2
Bear Case
$20.70
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 17.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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