Fintel reports that on March 31, 2026, Morgan Stanley upgraded their outlook for Highwoods Properties (NYSE:HIW) from Underweight to Equal-Weight.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 25.26% Upside
As of March 28, 2026, the average one-year price target for Highwoods Properties is $26.18/share. The forecasts range from a low of $23.23 to a high of $32.55. The average price target represents an increase of 25.26% from its latest reported closing price of $20.90 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Highwoods Properties is 926MM, an increase of 14.55%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 0.88.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 348 funds or institutions reporting positions in Highwoods Properties. This is an decrease of 363 owner(s) or 51.05% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to HIW is 0.07%, an increase of 65.73%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 23.14% to 111,495K shares. 
The put/call ratio of HIW is 0.30, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Cohen & Steers holds 12,355K shares representing 11.21% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 13,815K shares , representing a decrease of 11.82%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in HIW by 27.25% over the last quarter.
Massachusetts Financial Services holds 5,513K shares representing 5.00% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,303K shares , representing a decrease of 14.32%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in HIW by 26.12% over the last quarter.
Aew Capital Management L P holds 2,433K shares representing 2.21% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,345K shares , representing an increase of 3.64%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in HIW by 9.44% over the last quarter.
Citadel Advisors holds 2,164K shares representing 1.96% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 953K shares , representing an increase of 55.98%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in HIW by 61.31% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 2,149K shares representing 1.95% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,133K shares , representing an increase of 0.76%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in HIW by 57.84% over the last quarter.
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