Highwoods Properties Inc

HIW is trading in a tight consolidation after a strong run, with neutral short-term conditions and converged EMAs; the medium-term distribution phase suggests a bearish bias for deferred selling, while the long-term uptrend remains intact above the rising 200-day SMA.

• ↑Leased >1 M sq ft in Q2 2026 with cash rent growth of 4.8% and gap rent growth of 19.4%.
• ↑Raised 2026 FFO outlook to $3.46–$3.70, backed by improving NOI and occupancy.
• ↓Leverage remains elevated, raising refinancing risk amid rising interest rates.