Highwoods Properties Inc.
HIWHighwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the ownership, management, and leasing of office and mixed-use properties across the southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Established in 1978, it focuses on high-quality, suburban office spaces and community-oriented developments, aiming to generate stable rental income and long-term value for its shareholders.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 |
| September 9, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-18 |
| June 10, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-19 |
| March 11, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-02-18 | 2025-02-18 |
| December 10, 2024 | $0.50 | 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-18 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Highwoods Properties Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 89 dividend payments over the past 21 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held HIW shares during this period received a total of $40.29 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.50/share was paid 45 days ago, on December 9, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: HIW currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 7.49%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 17.6%, from $0.42 to $0.50.
- Dividend Reliability: HIW has maintained or increased its dividend for 36 consecutive payments.
Company News
Highwoods Properties acquired 6Hundred at Legacy Union, a 24-story Class AA office tower in Charlotte, for $223 million. The property is 411,000 square feet, 84% leased, and will be funded through non-core asset sales.
Highwoods Properties plans to acquire 6Hundred at Legacy Union, a 24-story Class AA office tower in Charlotte, for $223 million. The property is 84% leased and will expand Highwoods' portfolio at Legacy Union to 1.6 million square feet.
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Highwoods Properties acquired the Legacy Union Parking Garage in Uptown Charlotte for $111.5 million, supporting 1.2 million square feet of office space with 3,057 parking spaces and an expected $8.0 million in annual net operating income.
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