Highwoods Properties Reaches New 1-Year Low

Analysts debate whether investors should sell the REIT's stock amid market volatility.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:18am

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Shares of Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW), a real estate investment trust focused on office properties in the Southeast and Texas, hit a new 52-week low of $21.24 on Monday. The stock closed at $21.30 with trading volume of 129,545 shares. Analysts have mixed opinions on the company, with some maintaining a 'hold' rating and others suggesting a potential 'buy' opportunity.

Why it matters

Highwoods Properties' stock performance reflects broader market volatility and uncertainty around the commercial real estate sector. As a REIT, Highwoods' financial health and ability to maintain dividends are closely watched by investors seeking stable income. The company's performance could signal broader trends in the office real estate market.

The details

Highwoods Properties' stock price has declined significantly, falling from a 52-week high of $34.88 to the new low of $21.24. Analysts have provided mixed ratings, with some maintaining a 'hold' recommendation and others suggesting a potential buying opportunity given the stock's depressed valuation. The company's recent financial results showed a decline in earnings per share, which contributed to the stock's downward trend.

  • Highwoods Properties' stock hit a new 52-week low of $21.24 on Monday, March 11, 2026.
  • The company last reported earnings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

A publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, leases, and manages office properties, primarily focused on Class A office space in key urban and suburban markets across the Southeastern United States and Texas.

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that upgraded its rating on Highwoods Properties from 'sell' to 'hold'.

Robert W. Baird

An investment firm that set a $29.00 price target on Highwoods Properties' stock.

Weiss Ratings

A ratings agency that reaffirmed a 'hold (c)' rating on Highwoods Properties' stock.

Citigroup

A financial services firm that cut its price target on Highwoods Properties from $30.00 to $24.00 and maintained a 'neutral' rating.

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

A global banking and financial services company that reissued a 'buy' rating and $27.00 price target on Highwoods Properties' stock.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Highwoods Properties' stock performance reflects broader uncertainty in the commercial real estate sector, as investors weigh the company's long-term growth potential against near-term market volatility. The mixed analyst ratings suggest the stock may present a buying opportunity for some investors, but the company's ability to maintain dividends and occupancy levels will be closely watched going forward.