Easterly Government Properties

DEA

Market cap $979M

U.S. equity markets tumbled in a sudden jolt of volatility as investors - already flying blind on key data - reacted to a surprise, massive tariff announcement on Chinese imports. The White House announced a 100% added tariff on all Chinese imports beginning next month - up from 30% currently - as retaliation to new export controls on rare minerals. The CBOE Volatility Index surged to the highest levels since mid-May in a sudden onset of angst following several months of relatively tranquil market conditions.

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) (“Easterly” or “the ‘Company'”), a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) focused primarily on the acquisition, development, and management of Class A commercial properties leased to the U.S. Government, today announced that Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (“KBRA”) has affirmed Easterly's BBB issuer and securities ratings with a Stable Outlook. This affirmation reflects Easterly's stable cash flows, strong.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) announced today that the Company will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on October 27, 2025. A conference call will be held Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00am Eastern time. The management team will review third quarter performance, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer session. Attendees that would like to join the call and ask a question may register here to receive the dial-in numbe.

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U.S. equity markets pushed higher this past week - while short-term benchmark interest rates plunged to three-year lows - after employment data provided decisive evidence of cooling labor markets. Viewed by markets as a "Goldilocks" set of reports, the reports showed slowing - but still positive - job growth in August alongside consistent evidence of cooling wage pressures and emerging slack. A notable milestone after several years of ultra-tight labor markets, the number of job seekers surpassed the number of available job openings for the first time since April 2021.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) (the “Company” or “Easterly”), a fully integrated real estate investment trust focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to the U.S. Government and its adjacent partners, announced today the acquisition of a 138,125 square foot facility in Greenwood Village, Colorado (“York - Greenwood”). The property is 100% leased to York Space Systems. York Space System.

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Easterly Government Properties offers a compelling 8%+ dividend yield even after a recent cut, supported by stable government leases and a 97% occupancy rate. The company trades at a significant discount to book value, with strong financials and predictable cash flows despite political uncertainty. Rate cuts are a key near-term catalyst, likely to lower interest expense and boost demand for this defensive, income-focused REIT.