HIW Should I Buy
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Highwoods Properties Inc (HIW) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. Despite short-term bearish technical indicators, the stock is fundamentally undervalued, has a positive analyst upgrade, and shows potential for long-term recovery in occupancy and financial performance. The oversold RSI and strong gross margin improvement further support this conclusion.
The stock is currently in a bearish trend with MACD histogram at -0.34 and negatively expanding, RSI at 11.083 indicating oversold conditions, and bearish moving averages (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). Key support is at $22.53, and resistance is at $24.398. The stock is trading near its support level, making it a potential entry point for long-term investors.
Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to Buy with a price target of $29, citing valuation attractiveness and confidence in occupancy recovery.
Highwoods Properties signed equity distribution agreements worth up to $300 million, enhancing financial flexibility for future investments.
Q4 FFO of $0.90 per share exceeded expectations, and 2026 FFO guidance reflects cautious optimism.
Revenue and net income declined YoY in Q4 2025, with net income dropping significantly (-868.49%).
EPS dropped by -1000% YoY, reflecting profitability challenges.
Short-term technical indicators are bearish, with the stock trading below key moving averages.
In Q4 2025, revenue dropped by -1.06% YoY to $203.36M, net income declined by -868.49% YoY to $28.66M, and EPS fell by -1000% YoY to $0.27. However, gross margin improved by 2.99% YoY to 67.17%, indicating operational efficiency gains.
Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to Buy from Hold, with a revised price target of $29 (down from $30). The firm cited valuation attractiveness and confidence in occupancy recovery as key reasons for the upgrade.
