Highwoods Properties, Inc. HIW

Company Overview

Highwoods Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in the ownership, development, leasing, and management of office properties. The company operates within the commercial real estate industry, with a strategic focus on high-quality, Class A office assets located in business districts of select U.S. Sun Belt markets. Its core revenue is generated from long-term office leases, complemented by ancillary income from parking, service fees, and development-related activities.

The company primarily serves corporate tenants, professional services firms, and regional headquarters of national and multinational companies seeking modern office space in growth-oriented metropolitan areas. Highwoods is positioned as a focused office REIT emphasizing strong market fundamentals, diversified tenant bases, and properties in locations with favorable demographic and economic trends. Founded in 1978 and organized as a REIT in 1994, Highwoods has evolved from a regional real estate operator into a concentrated owner of office assets in select high-growth U.S. markets through portfolio pruning and capital recycling.