Highwoods Properties, Inc. (HIW) Dividend Analysis
Does Highwoods Properties (HIW) pay a dividend?
Yes. Highwoods Properties (HIW) pays a dividend: $1.96 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 6.76% at the latest close.
Its dividend per share has grown at 1.0% a year over the last 5 years.
Computed from SEC filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.96 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $1.96 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | $1.96 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | $1.95 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $1.91 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | $1.87 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | $1.85 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | $1.80 | +5.1% |
| 2017 | $1.71 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | $1.65 | -3.2% |
Newest 10 of 17 fiscal years; the chart below has the full series. Each payment counts toward the fiscal year it is paid for, so a final dividend paid in spring belongs to the year before. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
Elevated payout ratio, limited room for increases or earnings dips, no sustained growth pattern yet.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (0) × 0.40 + Growth (10) × 0.35 + Income (100) × 0.25 = 29
Dividend Yield
6.76%
Per Share (TTM)
$1.96
Payout Ratio
239.0%
5Y CAGR
1.0%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
239.0%
FCF Payout
—
FCF Coverage
—
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$1.96
Growth Streak
—
5Y CAGR
1.0%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$1.96
Annual Income / $10K
$676
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from SEC filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Yield History
Highwoods Properties (HIW) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does Highwoods Properties (HIW) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, Highwoods Properties pays a regular dividend of about $1.96 per share per year (a yield of roughly 6.8%). A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is Highwoods Properties's dividend safe?+
Highwoods Properties's dividend looks dependent on payout coverage. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 0 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has Highwoods Properties grown its dividend?+
Highwoods Properties's dividend history is mixed. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 1.0% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
SourceDividend analysis computed from the 10-Q filed 28 Apr 2026, covering the period ending 31 Mar 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 3 Oct 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Earnings payout = dividends / net income. FCF payout = dividends / FCF. Yield = TTM DPS / price.
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