Compared to Estimates, Highwoods Properties (HIW) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

For the quarter ended September 2024, Highwoods Properties (HIW) reported revenue of $204.32 million, down 1.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.90, compared to $0.21 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.49% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $205.32 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.88, the EPS surprise was +2.27%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Highwoods Properties performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Rental and other revenues- Lease termination fees, net: $0.18 million compared to the $0.31 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -48.8% year over year. Rental and other revenues- Contractual rents, net: $175.83 million compared to the $174.62 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +0.6% year over year. Rental and other revenues- Other miscellaneous operating revenues: $10.20 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $10.91 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -0.8%. Rental and other revenues- Cost recoveries billed under lease arrangements, net: $16.23 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $17.19 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -4.4%. Rental and other revenues- Straight-line rental income, net: $1.88 million versus $3.11 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -59.1% change. Net Earnings Per Share (Diluted): $0.14 versus $0.17 estimated by four analysts on average. View all Key Company Metrics for Highwoods Properties here>>>Shares of Highwoods Properties have returned +5.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Infrastructure Stock Boom to Sweep AmericaA massive push to rebuild the crumbling U.S. infrastructure will soon be underway. It’s bipartisan, urgent, and inevitable. Trillions will be spent. Fortunes will be made.The only question is “Will you get into the right stocks early when their growth potential is greatest?”Zacks has released a Special Report to help you do just that, and today it’s free. Discover 5 special companies that look to gain the most from construction and repair to roads, bridges, and buildings, plus cargo hauling and energy transformation on an almost unimaginable scale.Download FREE: How To Profit From Trillions On Spending For Infrastructure >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Highwoods Properties, Inc. (HIW): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks