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Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$30.81 -1.60% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $30.66

Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C β€’ HOLD / WATCH Cap $3.45B
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As of 2026-11-03, Highwoods Properties Inc. (NYSE: HIW) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $30.81 (-1.60% 1D, market cap $3.45B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, HIW ranks #237 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), HIW carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of β€”, and ROIC of 18.3%. By comparison, IRT (Independence Realty Trust Inc.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E 61.7x, ROIC 1.6%, cap $3.52B) and BNL (Broadstone Net Lease Inc.) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 34.6x, ROIC 2.3%, cap $3.38B). Among the 5-stock peer group, NHI leads on earnings multiple (23.1x) while HIW leads on capital efficiency (18.3% ROIC).

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Per HIW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000921082), Highwoods Properties Inc. generated $806.1M in revenue (-2.4% YoY), $0 in net income, and $359.2M in free cash flow against $6.27B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 65/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 55.6% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw B- Β· Rk D+
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.1% Base Target
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HIW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±6.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (65/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY HIW SCORES 65/100 (C) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (23% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±6.4% realized swing band)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 44.6% FCF Margin ($359.2M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 10 pts from forensic ceiling

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
57
Grade C$28.51+2.5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
60
Grade C$29.23-0.1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
62
Grade C+$29.21+5.5% Next Q
Current
65
Grade C$30.81+1.3% Hist 90D Ξ±
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Even with a 65/100 (C) score, HIW faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($30.11) or 200D SMA ($27.54) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($31.78) toward Bear Floor ($24.79).

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HIW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +22.75%⚑ TESTING RESISTANCE
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
-6.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -2.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #237 of 1097 βš”οΈ IRT vs HIW Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (HIW vs. IRT, BNL, NHI, SLG)

Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts (172 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) ranks #237 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #335 by equity capitalization ($3.45B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, NHI leads on earnings valuation at 23.1x trailing P/E, while HIW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.3% ROIC and β€” gross margin. HIW currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 65/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
HIW ACTIVE
Highwoods Properties Inc.
C 65/100 β€” β€” 18.3% -1.60% $3.45B Benchmark Subject
IRT
Independence Realty Trust Inc.
D 46/100 61.7x β€” 1.6% -0.87% $3.52B /irt-vs-hiw β†’
BNL
Broadstone Net Lease Inc.
D+ 55/100 34.6x β€” 2.3% +2.22% $3.38B /bnl-vs-hiw β†’
NHI
National Health Investors Inc.
D- 43/100 23.1x β€” 9.3% +0.39% $3.36B /nhi-vs-hiw β†’
SLG
SL Green Realty Corp
C- 59/100 β€” β€” 14.7% -2.16% $3.58B /slg-vs-hiw β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0000921082 β†—

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) reported GAAP revenue of $806.1M (-2.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $825.9M , and -3.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of $359.2M, and free cash flow of $359.2M (-11.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, HIW closed FY2025 with $6.27B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $806.1M $0 $359.2M $359.2M $6.27B β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $825.9M $0 $403.6M $403.6M $6.03B β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $834.0M $0 $387.0M $387.0M β€” β€”

3. HIW Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is HIW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Highwoods Properties Inc. (NYSE: HIW) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $30.81 (-1.60% 1D, market cap $3.45B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, HIW ranks #237 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HIW compare to IRT and BNL in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), HIW carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of β€”, and ROIC of 18.3%. By comparison, IRT (Independence Realty Trust Inc.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E 61.7x, ROIC 1.6%, cap $3.52B) and BNL (Broadstone Net Lease Inc.) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 34.6x, ROIC 2.3%, cap $3.38B). Among the 5-stock peer group, NHI leads on earnings multiple (23.1x) while HIW leads on capital efficiency (18.3% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for HIW?

Per HIW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000921082), Highwoods Properties Inc. generated $806.1M in revenue (-2.4% YoY), $0 in net income, and $359.2M in free cash flow against $6.27B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is HIW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

HIW last traded at $30.81 (-1.60% on volume of 1,243,828 shares), positioning the stock +2.32% above its 50-day simple moving average ($30.11) and +11.87% above its 200-day simple moving average ($27.54). Across its 52-week range of $20.45 to $35.44, HIW sits at the 69.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 59.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±6.4% ($28.84 to $32.78).

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HIW β€” Highwoods Properties Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 65/100, corresponding to a C letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $30.81 (-1.60% 1D, market capitalization $3.45B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 18.3%, gross margin of β€”, operating margin of 67.6%, and free cash flow yield of 10.68%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (15/20) + Insider Conviction (13/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (10/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Financials sector, Real Estate Investment Trusts industry. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports supply_chain as "NONE" for this issuer.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) reported $806.1M in annual revenue (up from $825.9M in FY2024, -2.4% YoY) and $0 in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($834.0M revenue, $0 net income) through FY2025, HIW scaled operating cash flow to $359.2M and free cash flow to $359.2M, backed by $6.27B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • πŸ‚ Primary Bull Case (C β€’ RQD 65/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Free cash flow yield of 10.68% and institutional whale pillar of 15/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 14/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 15/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $20.45 – $35.44 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Investors must weigh current valuation and 6.1x EV/EBITDA against 67.6% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

The source data therefore does not identify upstream suppliers, downstream customers, or sector correlations.

  • Key Question #1: Can HIW sustain or expand its 67.6% operating margin and 18.3% ROIC against Real Estate Investment Trusts peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $806.1M and free cash flow of $359.2M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is HIW's equity valuation to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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The stock reports ROIC of 18.3% and an FCF yield of 10.68% at a 6.1 EV/EBITDA multiple, indicating strong cash generation relative to v

Long HIW at $30.98 targeting $40.89. The stock reports ROIC of 18.3% and an FCF yield of 10.68% at a 6.1 EV/EBITDA multiple, indicating strong cash generation relative to valuation.. Institutional whale score is 15/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $20.45 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

CapAlloc_Nerd πŸ‚ BULL

@RedlineAuditor Fair point on current EV/EBITDA multiples, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Real Estate Investment Trusts. If gross margin (0.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

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Spot @ $30.98

The forensic balance sheet scores only 10 of 20, with a Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and reported revenue and operating income declined ac

I respect the product at Highwoods Properties Inc., but the stock at $30.98 is a different story. The forensic balance sheet scores only 10 of 20, with a Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and reported revenue and operating income declined across FY 2023 to FY 2025.. FCF yield is 10.68% and RQD sits at 65/100 (C) β€” why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?

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