Highwoods Properties Stock Up 31.1% in 6 Months: Will the Trend Last?

Shares of Highwoods Properties (HIW) have rallied 31.1% in the past six months, outperforming the industry's growth of 15.8%. This office real estate investment trust (REIT) is well-poised to benefit from the rising demand for its premium, highly amenitized office properties, well-diversified tenant base, efforts to expand in the high-growth markets, aggressive capital-recycling program and solid balance sheet strength. Early in September, HIW reported that it is witnessing strong leasing activity supported ...