Highwoods Properties Stock Forecast

Buy or Hold candidate since May 18, 2026 Gain 8.40%

The Highwoods Properties Inc stock price gained 1.01% on the last trading day (Friday, 5th Jun 2026), rising from $27.60 to $27.88. It has now gained 6 days in a row. It is not often that stocks manage to gain so many days in a row, and falls for a day or two should be expected. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.91% from a day low at $27.19 to a day high of $27.98. The price has risen in 8 of the last 10 days and is up by 9.12% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -1 million shares and in total, 0 shares were bought and sold for approximately $0 . You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.

The stock lies in the upper part of a strong rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at $28.01 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 30.64% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $33.43 and $36.59 at the end of this 3-month period.

HIW Signals & Forecast

The Highwoods Properties Inc stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $26.84 and $25.36. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and so far it has risen 10.72%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Volume fell during the last trading day while the price increased. This causes a divergence and may be considered as an early warning, but it may not be. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Highwoods Properties Inc stock

On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $26.10 and $23.73. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, Highwoods Properties Inc finds support just below today's level at $26.10. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $23.73 and $21.81.

In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $0.790 between high and low, or 2.91%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.26%

The Highwoods Properties Inc stock is overbought on RSI14 and lies in the upper part of the trend. Normally this may pose a good selling opportunity for the short-term trader, but some stocks may go long and hard while being overbought and the RSI is still moving upwards. Regardless, the high RSI together with the trend position increases the risk and higher daily movements (volatility) should be expected. A correction down in the nearby future seems very likely, and it is of great importance that the stock manages to break the trend before that occurs. Since the Highwoods Properties Inc has been rising for 6 days in a row, the risk over the next couple of days has increased. We don't expect a major reaction as the stock is in very good shape technically, and therefore hold a positive evaluation despite the very short term risk.

Our recommended stop-loss: $27.00 (-3.16%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. The RSI14 is 81 and this increases the risk substantially. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 12 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (HIW) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 8th

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 8th we expect Highwoods Properties Inc to open at $27.68, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $27.53 and $28.23, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.706 (+/-2.57%) up or down from last closing price. If Highwoods Properties Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.57% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $26.10, some $1.78 (6.38%) from the current price of $27.88, our system finds the risk reward attractive.

Is Highwoods Properties Inc stock A Buy?

Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Highwoods Properties Inc stock to perform well in the short-term. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Strong Buy to a Buy candidate.

Current score: 4.492 Buy Candidate Downgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on June 8, 2026 - $27.68 ( 0.705%).

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