NYSE:DEA Easterly Government Properties (DEA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → “The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -Barrons (From Vertical Research Advisory) (Ad) Free DEA Stock Alerts $11.51 +0.12 (+1.05%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.42▼$11.6050-Day Range$11.06▼$12.9952-Week Range$10.27▼$15.21Volume1.05 million shsAverage Volume996,786 shsMarket Capitalization$1.18 billionP/E Ratio60.50Dividend Yield9.21%Price Target$13.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Easterly Government Properties alerts: Email Address Easterly Government Properties MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside17.4% Upside$13.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.12% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.68Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth0.88%From $1.13 to $1.14 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.76 out of 5 starsFinance Sector548th out of 868 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry114th out of 184 stocks 1.8 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEasterly Government Properties has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.50, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $13.50, Easterly Government Properties has a forecasted upside of 17.4% from its current price of $11.50.Amount of Analyst CoverageEasterly Government Properties has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.12% of the outstanding shares of Easterly Government Properties have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEasterly Government Properties has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Easterly Government Properties has recently decreased by 8.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipEasterly Government Properties is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.31%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthEasterly Government Properties does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Easterly Government Properties is 557.92%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Easterly Government Properties will have a dividend payout ratio of 92.98% in the coming year. This indicates that Easterly Government Properties may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for DEA. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEasterly Government Properties has a news sentiment score of 0.68. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Easterly Government Properties this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest22 people have searched for DEA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 57% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows13 people have added Easterly Government Properties to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 117% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Easterly Government Properties insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 8.20% of the stock of Easterly Government Properties is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.51% of the stock of Easterly Government Properties is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Easterly Government Properties are expected to grow by 0.88% in the coming year, from $1.13 to $1.14 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Easterly Government Properties is 60.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.68.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Easterly Government Properties is 60.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 58.34.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEasterly Government Properties has a P/B Ratio of 0.78. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Vertical Research Advisory“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsBarron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!Click here for all the details now… About Easterly Government Properties Stock (NYSE:DEA)Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) is based in Washington, D.C., and focuses primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to the U.S. Government. Easterly's experienced management team brings specialized insight into the strategy and needs of mission-critical U.S. Government agencies for properties leased to such agencies either directly or through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).Read More DEA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart DEA Stock News HeadlinesMarch 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Lowers Easterly Government Properties (NYSE:DEA) to SellMarch 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comComparing JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE:JBGS) and Easterly Government Properties (NYSE:DEA)March 29, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)Did you make $29,000 two days with AI options trades?What if it was possible to find options trades on autopilot… Using A.I. to find the ones with the highest profit potential… And nearly perfect win rates… You can grab your free copy of my "Ultimate Guide to A.I. Options Trading" by clicking the link below:March 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDEA Apr 2024 10.000 putMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDEA Apr 2024 12.500 putMarch 7, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.comEasterly Government Properties price target lowered by $1 at Truist, here's whyMarch 4, 2024 | businesswire.comEasterly Government Properties Awarded Lease to Develop 50,777 RSF Federal Courthouse in Flagstaff, ArizonaFebruary 29, 2024 | seekingalpha.comEasterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 29, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)Did you make $29,000 two days with AI options trades?What if it was possible to find options trades on autopilot… Using A.I. to find the ones with the highest profit potential… And nearly perfect win rates… You can grab your free copy of my "Ultimate Guide to A.I. Options Trading" by clicking the link below:February 29, 2024 | businesswire.comEasterly Government Properties to Participate in the Citi 2024 Global Property CEO ConferenceFebruary 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEasterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE:DEA) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 Easterly Government Properties Inc Earnings CallFebruary 27, 2024 | msn.comEasterly Government FFO of $0.28 misses by $0.01, revenue of $72.62M misses by $0.98MFebruary 27, 2024 | businesswire.comEasterly Government Properties Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsFebruary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEasterly Government Properties Announces Quarterly DividendFebruary 22, 2024 | businesswire.comEasterly Government Properties Announces Quarterly DividendFebruary 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEasterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA)February 7, 2024 | morningstar.comEasterly Government Properties IncFebruary 6, 2024 | stockhouse.comEasterly Government Properties Schedules Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference CallJanuary 28, 2024 | fool.comBargain Hunting in 2024: 2 Cheap Stocks to Buy With the Market at an All-Time HighJanuary 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEasterly Government Properties Extends $100 Million Unsecured Term Loan FacilityJanuary 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHow to Collect Dividends from the Federal GovernmentJanuary 23, 2024 | investing.comEasterly Government Properties (DEA)January 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEasterly Government Properties Receives Investment Grade Credit RatingDecember 29, 2023 | msn.comThe world's best tenant? Here's how you can become Uncle Sam's landlord — and earn yourself up to 7.8% in dividendsDecember 25, 2023 | seekingalpha.comEasterly Government: One Of The Safest ~8% Yields Amongst REITsDecember 21, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Neutral on These Real Estate Stocks: Equinix (EQIX), Easterly Government Properties (DEA)See More Headlines Receive DEA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Easterly Government Properties and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/03/2022Ex-Dividend for 3/18 Dividend3/05/2024Dividend Payable3/18/2024Today3/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:DEA CUSIPN/A CIK1622194 Webwww.easterlyreit.com Phone(202) 595-9500FaxN/AEmployees56Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$13.50 High Stock Price Target$14.00 Low Stock Price Target$13.00 Potential Upside/Downside+17.4%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.19 Trailing P/E Ratio60.50 Forward P/E Ratio10.17 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$18.80 million Net Margins6.55% Pretax Margin7.33% Return on Equity1.32% Return on Assets0.66% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.92 Current Ratio4.65 Quick Ratio4.65 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$287.23 million Price / Sales4.10 Cash Flow$1.09 per share Price / Cash Flow10.52 Book Value$14.81 per share Price / Book0.78Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares102,360,000Free Float93,962,000Market Cap$1.18 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.67 20 Stocks to Sell NowMarketBeat has just released its list of 20 stocks that Wall Street analysts hate. These companies may appear to have good fundamentals, but top analysts smell something seriously rotten. Are any of these companies lurking around your portfolio? Find out by clicking the link below.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Darrell William Crate (Age 57)Chief Executive Officer & Director Comp: $1.36MMr. Michael P. Ibe (Age 77)Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive VP of Development & Acquisitions Comp: $1.37MMs. Meghan G. Baivier (Age 44)Executive VP, President & COO Comp: $1.45MMs. Allison E. Marino (Age 39)Executive VP, CFO & Chief Accounting Officer Comp: $460.3kMr. Daniel PowersVice President of Corporate FinanceMr. Franklin V. Logan (Age 54)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Mr. Andrew G. Pulliam CPA (Age 53)Executive Vice President of Acquisitions & Portfolio Management Mr. Mark W. BauerExecutive Vice President of DevelopmentMr. Nick A. NimeralaSenior VP & Chief Asset OfficerMs. Lindsay WinterhalterSenior Vice President of OperationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsApartment Investment and ManagementNYSE:AIVAlexander & BaldwinNYSE:ALEXMFA FinancialNYSE:MFAElme CommunitiesNYSE:ELMEFranklin BSP Realty TrustNYSE:FBRTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsHighPoint Advisor Group LLCBought 10,191 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.010%Quadrature Capital LtdBought 11,739 shares on 3/25/2024Ownership: 0.011%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 10,048 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.015%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 30,318 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 10.584%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Sold 27,162 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.269%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions DEA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Easterly Government Properties stock right now? 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Easterly Government Properties in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" DEA shares. View DEA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Easterly Government Properties' stock price target for 2024? 2 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Easterly Government Properties' stock. Their DEA share price targets range from $13.00 to $14.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $13.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 17.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for DEA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have DEA shares performed in 2024? Easterly Government Properties' stock was trading at $13.44 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, DEA stock has decreased by 14.5% and is now trading at $11.4950. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Easterly Government Properties? Easterly Government Properties saw a decrease in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,190,000 shares, a decrease of 8.6% from the February 29th total of 3,490,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 988,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.2 days. View Easterly Government Properties' Short Interest. When is Easterly Government Properties' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 7th 2024. View our DEA earnings forecast. How were Easterly Government Properties' earnings last quarter? Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE:DEA) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 3rd. The real estate investment trust reported $0.08 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.26. The real estate investment trust earned $72.30 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $74.73 million. Easterly Government Properties had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.32% and a net margin of 6.55%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 11.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.33 EPS. How often does Easterly Government Properties pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Easterly Government Properties? Easterly Government Properties declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 22nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 6th will be given a dividend of $0.265 per share on Monday, March 18th. This represents a $1.06 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 9.22%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 5th. Read our dividend analysis for DEA. Is Easterly Government Properties a good dividend stock? Easterly Government Properties (NYSE:DEA) pays an annual dividend of $1.06 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 9.31%. DEA has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 557.92%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, DEA will have a dividend payout ratio of 92.98% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for DEA. What ETFs hold Easterly Government Properties' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Easterly Government Properties (NYSE:DEA) stock in their portfolio include Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF (SRET), Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (XSHD), GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF (HIPS), U.S. Diversified Real Estate ETF (PPTY), Global SuperDividend US ETF (DIV), Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV) and First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid ETF (HSMV).SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV). What guidance has Easterly Government Properties issued on next quarter's earnings? Easterly Government Properties updated its FY24 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.14-$1.16 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.11. What other stocks do shareholders of Easterly Government Properties own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Easterly Government Properties investors own include Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR), New Residential Investment (NRZ), AT&T (T), Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Iron Mountain (IRM), Medical Properties Trust (MPW), Starwood Property Trust (STWD), Pfizer (PFE) and Verizon Communications (VZ). When did Easterly Government Properties IPO? Easterly Government Properties (DEA) raised $180 million in an IPO on Friday, February 6th 2015. The company issued 12,000,000 shares at $14.00-$16.00 per share. Citigroup, Raymond James and RBC Capital Markets served as the underwriters for the IPO and Piper Jaffray, PNC Capital Markets and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey were co-managers. Who are Easterly Government Properties' major shareholders? Easterly Government Properties' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.38%), Vanguard Group Inc. (10.58%), Foresight Group Ltd Liability Partnership (3.07%), Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (2.70%), GW&K Investment Management LLC (2.56%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.83%). Insiders that own company stock include Darrell W Crate, Darrell W Crate and William C Trimble. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Easterly Government Properties? Shares of DEA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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