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HIW Highwoods Properties dividend history, payout ratio & dates

Highwoods Properties's most recent quarterly dividend of $0.5 per share was on May 19, 2023 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $2 per share represents a current dividend yield of 9.8%.

Key dates

  • HIW last dividend date: May 19, 2023
  • HIW next dividend date: Not announced
HIW dividend stats
DPS
$2
Dividend yield
9.8%
Payout ratio
131.6%
vs. Real Estate sector
Dividend yield
7.49%
Payout ratio
113.8%

Dividend yield

What is Highwoods Properties current dividend yield

HIW has a dividend yield of 9.8% which is higher than the Real Estate sector average but lower than the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 7.49%, Highwoods Properties's dividend yield is 31% higher. The historical 5-year average of HIW's dividend yield is 5.1%, which is lower than the current one.

Dividend history

What is HIW dividend payout history and dates

Highwoods Properties has a history of paying dividends since 1994. Our records of HIW show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. But since the stock price has gone down by 48% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 94%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
May 19, 2023 Jun 13, 2023 Apr 20, 2023 $0.5 normal
Feb 17, 2023 Mar 14, 2023 Feb 1, 2023 $0.5 normal
Nov 18, 2022 Dec 13, 2022 Oct 20, 2022 $0.5 normal
Aug 19, 2022 Sep 13, 2022 Jul 28, 2022 $0.5 normal
May 20, 2022 Jun 14, 2022 $0.5 normal
May 13, 2022 May 31, 2022 $21.563 special
Feb 18, 2022 Mar 15, 2022 Feb 1, 2022 $0.5 normal
Nov 12, 2021 Dec 7, 2021 Nov 2, 2021 $0.5 normal
Aug 13, 2021 Sep 8, 2021 Jul 27, 2021 $0.5 normal
May 14, 2021 Jun 8, 2021 Apr 15, 2021 $0.48 normal
Feb 12, 2021 Mar 9, 2021 Feb 2, 2021 $0.48 normal
Nov 13, 2020 Dec 8, 2020 Oct 15, 2020 $0.48 normal
Aug 14, 2020 Sep 9, 2020 Jul 28, 2020 $0.48 normal
May 15, 2020 Jun 8, 2020 Apr 28, 2020 $0.48 normal
Feb 14, 2020 Mar 10, 2020 Feb 4, 2020 $0.48 normal
Nov 7, 2019 Dec 3, 2019 Oct 17, 2019 $0.475 normal
Aug 9, 2019 Sep 4, 2019 Jul 31, 2019 $0.475 normal
May 10, 2019 Jun 4, 2019 Apr 18, 2019 $0.475 normal
Feb 15, 2019 Mar 5, 2019 Feb 5, 2019 $0.475 normal
Nov 8, 2018 Dec 4, 2018 Oct 18, 2018 $0.463 normal
Aug 10, 2018 Sep 5, 2018 Aug 2, 2018 $0.463 normal
May 17, 2018 Jun 5, 2018 Apr 19, 2018 $0.463 normal
Feb 16, 2018 Mar 6, 2018 Feb 6, 2018 $0.463 normal
Nov 13, 2017 Dec 5, 2017 Oct 19, 2017 $0.44 normal
Aug 10, 2017 Sep 6, 2017 Aug 2, 2017 $0.44 normal
May 15, 2017 Jun 6, 2017 Apr 20, 2017 $0.44 normal
Feb 16, 2017 Mar 7, 2017 Feb 7, 2017 $0.44 normal
Dec 22, 2016 Jan 10, 2017 Dec 13, 2016 $0.8 special
Nov 9, 2016 Dec 6, 2016 Oct 20, 2016 $0.425 normal
Aug 11, 2016 Sep 7, 2016 Jul 27, 2016 $0.425 normal
May 16, 2016 Jun 7, 2016 Apr 21, 2016 $0.425 normal
Feb 12, 2016 Mar 8, 2016 Jan 27, 2016 $0.425 normal

Highwoods Properties dividend payout ratio

What is Highwoods Properties dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

HIW has a payout ratio of 131.6% which is higher than the Real Estate sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Real Estate sector average of 113.8%, Highwoods Properties's payout ratio is 16% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

HIW dividend vs peer dividends

How does HIW dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
HIW Highwoods Properties Inc 9.8% $2 131.6%
AMH American Homes 4 Rent 2.25% $0.76 86.4%

Frequently asked questions

Does Highwoods Properties pay a dividend?

Yes, Highwoods Properties has been paying dividends for the last 29 years.

When is Highwoods Properties's next dividend?

HIW hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, however if we take into account its recent dividend schedule, it is likely that its next dividend will be in August 2023.

When was HIW's last dividend?

Highwoods Properties's last regular dividend was on May 19, 2023 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.5 per share.

How much dividend does Highwoods Properties pay (per share)?

HIW has paid dividend of $2 per share in the last year.

What is Highwoods Properties's dividend yield?

Highwoods Properties's current dividend yield is 9.8%.

How often does Highwoods Properties pay dividends?

Highwoods Properties has a quarterly dividend frequency.

What is Highwoods Properties's dividend payout ratio?

Highwoods Properties's dividend payout ratio is 131.6%.

Does Highwoods Properties pay a good dividend?

Highwoods Properties's dividend yield is higher than the Real Estate sector average.