HIW Dividend Yield & Safety Analysis

HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. • Sunbelt Office • Exchange: NYSE:HIW

Dividend Yield
9.11%
$2.78 Annualized / Share
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
$0.69 Per Distribution
AFFO Payout Ratio
80.1%
Standard REIT Coverage
Dividend Safety
48/100
High Risk / Caution

REITwave Dividend Safety Rating

Elevated debt cliff or AFFO payout exceeding 95%. High vulnerability to distribution cuts.

High Risk / Caution (48/100)

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Recent Dividend Payment History

Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Cash Amount Distribution Type
October 2026 Upcoming Scheduled $0.69 Regular Quarterly Dividend

5-Year Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Projection

Hypothetical $10,000 initial investment with 100% automatic dividend reinvestment at current yield:

Time Horizon Accumulated Shares Annual Dividend Income Estimated Portfolio Value
Year 1 356.8 Shares $911.18 $11,211.18
Year 2 387.4 Shares $991.78 $12,539.29
Year 3 419.7 Shares $1,076.96 $13,992.44
Year 4 453.7 Shares $1,166.77 $15,578.98
Year 5 489.3 Shares $1,261.23 $17,307.57

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. (HIW)'s dividend yield?

HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. (HIW) currently pays an annualized dividend yield of 9.11%, representing an annual cash distribution of approximately $2.78 per share.

Is HIW's dividend safe from being cut?

REITwave assigns HIW an institutional Dividend Safety Score of 48/100 (High Risk / Caution) with an AFFO payout ratio of 80.1%. Elevated debt cliff or AFFO payout exceeding 95%. High vulnerability to distribution cuts.

How often does HIW pay dividends?

HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. pays dividends on a Quarterly distribution schedule, delivering cash directly to brokerage accounts 4 times per year.

When is the next ex-dividend date for HIW?

For HIGHWOODS PROPERTIES, INC. (HIW), ex-dividend dates typically precede the cash pay date by 10 to 14 days. Check REITwave's 30-day cash flow calendar for confirmed declared dates.