Highwoods Properties Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Highwoods Properties Inc (HIW)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 98.7% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 110.1%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 19.05 | 21,011,850 | +19.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Cohen & Steers Inc | 15.26 | 16,834,467 | +35.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 10.91 | 12,035,994 | +2.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 6.88 | 7,592,955 | +11.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Massachusetts Financial Services Company | 5.31 | 5,856,593 | +3.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.49 | 4,957,271 | +1.7 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 5.95 | 6,568,348 | +0.0 | 09/30/2026 |
| Cohen & Steers Instl Realty Shares | 4.02 | 4,435,434 | +4.3 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Investor | 3.64 | 4,016,089 | -3.1 | 09/30/2026 |
| Cohen & Steers Realty Shares L | 3.59 | 3,959,746 | -0.2 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Data as of: October 30, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.