Easterly Government Properties

DEA

Market cap $1.05B

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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 that management will participate in investor meetings at Nareit's REITworld 2025 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas on December 9 - 10, 2025. Electronic copies of the writ.

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Easterly Government Properties (DEA) trades at 7.3x forward FFO, offering an 8.3% yield and a well-covered dividend after a recent cut. DEA's portfolio remains highly occupied (97%) with long-term government leases, supporting stable cash flows and conservative 2-3% annual FFO growth guidance. Management is prioritizing deleveraging, targeting sub-6x leverage, and maintaining investment-grade credit, while acquisition activity remains disciplined.

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 that management will participate in investor meetings at the Jefferies Real Estate Conference 2025 in Miami, Florida on November 19, 2025. Electronic copies of the written.

Easterly Government Properties remains a hold, with solid fundamentals, an 8% yield, and improving dividend safety despite negative sentiment and macro uncertainty. DEA beat Q3 estimates, posted 2-3% FFO growth, and is diversifying into government-adjacent tenants to embed rent escalators and drive future growth. The REIT's balance sheet is strong, leverage is trending lower, and recent acquisitions support management's growth targets for 2025 and 2026.

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

Easterly Government Properties remains a Buy thanks to strong fundamentals, an attractive 8% yield, and resilient leasing to government tenants despite recent stock declines. DEA's Q3 results showed accretive growth in cash available for distribution, solid asset acquisitions, and a robust balance sheet with manageable debt maturities. Market pessimism stems from guidance cuts, dilution, political uncertainty, and risks related to the US Government's shutdown, but DEA's multi-year leases and federal funding reduce default risk.