HIW Highwoods Properties dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Highwoods Properties's most recent dividend of $0.5 per share was on Feb 18, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $2 per share represents a current dividend yield of 7.25%.
Key dates
- HIW last dividend date: Feb 18, 2025
HIW dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Dividend yield
HIW has a dividend yield of 7.25% which is higher than the Real Estate sector, the industry and its peers average. But in comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 7.13%, Highwoods Properties's dividend yield is only 1.7% higher. The historical 5-year average of HIW's dividend yield is 6.5%, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
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 up by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 14%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.5 | 6.93% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.5 | 6.37% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.5 | 6.4% |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.5 | 7.6% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $0.5 | 8.46% |
| Nov 17, 2023 | $0.5 | 10.69% |
| Aug 18, 2023 | $0.5 | 8.92% |
| May 19, 2023 | $0.5 | 9.72% |
| Feb 17, 2023 | $0.5 | 7.04% |
| Nov 18, 2022 | $0.5 | 7.08% |
| Aug 19, 2022 | $0.5 | 5.96% |
| May 20, 2022 | $0.5 | 5.24% |
| Feb 18, 2022 | $0.5 | 4.59% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.5 | 4.15% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.5 | 4.23% |
| May 14, 2021 | $0.48 | 4.41% |
| Feb 12, 2021 | $0.48 | 4.79% |
| Nov 13, 2020 | $0.48 | 5.33% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | $0.48 | 5.03% |
| May 15, 2020 | $0.48 | 6.06% |
| Feb 14, 2020 | $0.48 | 3.63% |
| Nov 7, 2019 | $0.475 | 4.12% |
| Aug 9, 2019 | $0.475 | 4.29% |
| May 10, 2019 | $0.475 | 4.25% |
| Feb 15, 2019 | $0.475 | 3.97% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.463 | 4.18% |
| Aug 10, 2018 | $0.463 | 3.7% |
| May 17, 2018 | $0.463 | 4.08% |
| Feb 16, 2018 | $0.463 | 4.08% |
| Nov 13, 2017 | $0.44 | 4.95% |
| Aug 10, 2017 | $0.44 | 5.06% |
| May 15, 2017 | $0.44 | 5.07% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | $0.44 | 5.05% |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.8 | 5.02% |
| Nov 9, 2016 | $0.425 | 3.58% |
| Aug 11, 2016 | $0.425 | 3.17% |
| May 16, 2016 | $0.425 | 3.58% |
| Feb 12, 2016 | $0.425 | 4.11% |
| Nov 12, 2015 | $0.425 | 4.06% |
| Aug 13, 2015 | $0.425 | 4.08% |
| May 18, 2015 | $0.425 | 3.98% |
| Feb 13, 2015 | $0.425 | 3.64% |
Highwoods Properties dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
HIW has a payout ratio of 212.8% which is higher than the Real Estate sector and its peers average but lower than the industry average. If we compare it with the Real Estate sector average of 149.9%, Highwoods Properties's payout ratio is 42% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
HIW dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| INN Summit Hotel Properties Inc | 8.16% | $0.32 | 139.1% |
| HIW Highwoods Properties Inc | 7.25% | $2 | 212.8% |
| DOC Healthpeak Properties Inc. | 6.97% | $1.31 | 363.1% |
| SPG Simon Property Group Inc | 5.49% | $8.25 | 113.6% |
| AMH American Homes 4 Rent | 2.93% | $1.08 | 100% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Highwoods Properties pay a dividend?
Yes, Highwoods Properties has been paying dividends for the last 31 years.
When was HIW's last dividend?
Highwoods Properties's last regular dividend was on Feb 18, 2025 (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 7.25%.
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 212.8%.
Does Highwoods Properties pay a good dividend?
Highwoods Properties's dividend yield is in line with the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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