Here’s What Lifted Highwoods Properties (HIW)

Core Insights - The SCCM Small Cap Value Equity Strategy reported a strong performance in Q3 2025, with a return of 14.4% gross and 14.2% net, outperforming the Russell 2000 and Russell 2000 Value indices which returned 12.4% and 12.6% respectively [1] - The positive performance was attributed to Fed rate cuts, economic resilience, and increased investor risk appetite [1] Company Insights - Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) experienced a one-month return of -1.87% and a 52-week decline of 14.08%, closing at $27.88 with a market capitalization of $3.064 billion as of November 26, 2025 [2] - The SCCM Small Cap Value Equity Strategy noted that Highwoods Properties contributed positively to the portfolio, with a return of +4.1% due to stable occupancy and disciplined expense management [3] - Highwoods Properties is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with 20 hedge fund portfolios holding the stock at the end of Q2 2025, down from 22 in the previous quarter [4]