Highwoods Properties, Inc. Stock News

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Highwoods Properties Inc focuses on suburban sunbelt properties, experiencing faster NOI growth. Q2'24 results showed good leasing progress, with increased SPNOI growth and raised FFO outlook. Despite strong results, potential risks include geographic concentration, interest rate sensitivity, and prolonged office real estate downturn.

U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance while interest rates dipped to four-month lows as a lukewarm start to corporate earnings season and mixed economic data reinforced Fed rate cut expectations. Another twist in a wild month of politics, President Biden announced that he would not seek reelection, instead endorsing VP Harris, setting the stage for a more competitive November election. T...

Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Hannah True - Manager, Finance and Corporate Strategy Ted Klinck - President and CEO Brian Leary - EVP and COO Brendan Maiorana - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Andrew Berger - Bank of America Georgi Dinkov - Mizuho Young Ku - Wells Fargo Michael Griffin - Citigroup R...

RALEIGH, N.C., July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) has released its second quarter 2024 results. To view the release, please visit the investors section of our website at www.highwoods.com or click on the following link:

Age is a key factor when choosing between income now vs later. In my opinion older investors should focus on immediate income. Highwoods Properties offers a 7.2% yield with potential for capital appreciation, while Cousins Properties provides a 5.3% yield and upside potential as well. Both REITs have strong balance sheets, attractive dividends, and potential for growth, making them suitable for...