Highwoods Properties (HIW) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
15 Sep, 2026Strategic positioning and portfolio overview
Operates 26.4M square feet with 89.6% leased as of June 2026, primarily in Sunbelt markets generating over 95% of NOI.
Portfolio concentrated in top 20 ULI markets, with significant exposure in Dallas, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Nashville.
Average property built in 2007 (value-weighted), with a weighted average lease term (WALT) of 5.7 years.
Maintains strong industry and customer diversification, with top 10 customers accounting for 19.2% of annualized GAAP revenue.
Leasing, rent growth, and operational performance
Achieved 15% year-over-year rent growth on second-generation leases, with rents 35% above the trough and at their highest since the GFC.
Maintains occupancy 600 basis points above the US average, with only one lease expiration over 100K SF through 2027.
Embedded NOI growth potential from recently completed and low-occupied in-service developments, with $41M upside identified.
Investment activity and capital allocation
Completed $793M in acquisitions ($581M at share) and $600M in dispositions (at share) in 2025-2026, focusing on portfolio quality and BBD exposure.
Recent developments total $230M investment (HIW share), 642K SF, 95% leased; additional $474M investment in progress.
Non-office land sales provided $43.9M in capital, with significant acreage retained for future use.
Latest events from Highwoods Properties
- Strong Q2 results, leasing, and asset sales drive higher 2026 FFO outlook and liquidity.HIW
Q2 2026 - High-growth Sunbelt portfolio drives strong rent, occupancy, and sustainability progress.HIW
Investor presentation - Directors and auditor were approved, with strong financials and Sun Belt growth strategy emphasized.HIW
AGM 2026 - FFO per share rose to $0.84 in Q1 2026, with 89.7% leased and $250M buyback authorized.HIW
Q1 2026 - Proxy details director elections, auditor ratification, say-on-pay, and strong governance practices.HIW
Proxy filing - Vote on directors, auditor ratification, and executive pay at the May 12, 2026 virtual meeting.HIW
Proxy filing - 2026 FFO outlook rises 5.7% on strong Sun Belt leasing, rent growth, and capital rotation.HIW
Q4 2025 - Q2 FFO and net income rose, Sunbelt leasing strong, and full-year outlook was raised.HIW
Q2 2024 - Net income rose, FFO outlook increased, and leasing momentum continued despite lower occupancy.HIW
Q1 2025