Should I buy Highwoods Properties (HIW) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Mizuho — 68% of its targets hit on this sector (40 calls tested). It aims for $30 (-4.4 %), call made on July 22, 2026, maturing on July 22, 2027 (37 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Highwoods Properties
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truist Securities | 29 % | +1.2 % | 7 | $30 -4% |
| Jefferies | 60 % | -0.3 % | 5 | $30 -4% |
| Wells Fargo | 43 % | -7.5 % | 7 | $26 -17% |
| Morgan Stanley | 21 % | -17.4 % | 14 | $35 +12% |
| Stifel | 60 % | +3.7 % | 5 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Few solid positives from analysts right now: of 5 ratings, only 0 buys, and the median price target ($30) is -4% below the price ($31). Caution prevails.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on HIW, Jefferies (60% hit rate, 5 scored calls), only targets $30 (call made on October 13, 2025, maturing on October 13, 2026) (-4%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 5 ratings, 5 are neutral.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -4% from the current price.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on HIW
Median target $30 (-4%) · 5 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Highwoods Properties now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 0% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $30 (-4%), and Jefferies (most reliable on HIW, 60%) targets $30. Weigh that against valuation. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Highwoods Properties?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($30) sits just -4% from the price ($31) (most reliable on HIW: Jefferies, 60%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Highwoods Properties still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($31) and its estimated value: analysts target $30 on median (-4%), with 0% buys (most reliable on HIW: Jefferies, 60%). Cross-check with their real reliability on HIW and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying HIW?
Even the most reliable firm on HIW, Jefferies (60% hit rate, 5 scored calls), only targets $30 (call made on October 13, 2025, maturing on October 13, 2026) (-4%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
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