NYSE:DEA Easterly Government Properties (DEA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $13.35 -0.21 (-1.55%) (As of 11/1/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends About Easterly Government Properties Stock (NYSE:DEA) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get DEA alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$13.33▼$13.7550-Day Range$13.12▼$14.4852-Week Range$10.62▼$14.52Volume897,093 shsAverage Volume869,046 shsMarket Capitalization$1.38 billionP/E Ratio70.27Dividend Yield7.94%Price Target$14.50Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewEasterly 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… Blackrock’s Sending THIS Crypto Higher on Purpose (Ad)It's a groundbreaking opportunity that could be poised for extraordinary gains. The catalyst behind this surge is a massive new blockchain development…YES, I WANT THE #1 CRYPTO NOW Easterly Government Properties Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks35th Percentile Overall ScoreDEA MarketRank™: Easterly Government Properties scored higher than 35% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 795th out of 949 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion1.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingEasterly Government Properties has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEasterly Government Properties has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Easterly Government Properties' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth1.74% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Easterly Government Properties are expected to grow by 1.74% in the coming year, from $1.15 to $1.17 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Easterly Government Properties is 70.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 131.07.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Easterly Government Properties is 70.27, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 43.73.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEasterly Government Properties has a P/B Ratio of 0.90. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Easterly Government Properties' valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted2.40% 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 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Easterly Government Properties has recently increased by 32.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend1.7 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend LeadershipEasterly Government Properties is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.70%, 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 90.60% in the coming year. This indicates that Easterly Government Properties may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about Easterly Government Properties' dividend. Sustainability and ESGN/AEnvironmental ScoreN/A Percentage of Shares Shorted2.40% 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 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Easterly Government Properties has recently increased by 32.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media1.4 / 5News SentimentN/A News SentimentEasterly Government Properties has a news sentiment score of -0.50. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.52 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Easterly Government Properties this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 8 people have searched for DEA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows7 people have added Easterly Government Properties to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 133% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A 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 8.10% 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.Read more about Easterly Government Properties' insider trading history. 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 DEA Stock News HeadlinesTransDigm, Easterly Government Properties, Booz Allen Hamilton And An Energy Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'October 17, 2024 | benzinga.comEasterly Government Properties Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallOctober 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com“Buffett Indicator” Predicts 62% Stock Market CrashThe last time the "Buffett Indicator" flashed this red was in 2000 - right before the market crashed 50%.November 2, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Easterly Government Properties upgraded at Jefferies on shifting growth challengesOctober 15, 2024 | msn.comWhy Easterly Government Properties Stock Topped the Market TodayOctober 14, 2024 | fool.comAligned Data Centers Appoints Meghan Baivier as Chief Financial OfficerSeptember 24, 2024 | globenewswire.comEasterly Government Properties: 8% Dividend Yield And Increased Investment Activity; Potential Attractive OpportunitySeptember 12, 2024 | seekingalpha.comEasterly Government Properties: Become The Landlord Of The US Government With An 8% Dividend YieldSeptember 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSee More Headlines DEA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have DEA shares performed this year? Easterly Government Properties' stock was trading at $13.44 at the start of the year. Since then, DEA shares have decreased by 0.7% and is now trading at $13.35. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Easterly Government Properties' earnings last quarter? Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE:DEA) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 8th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.29. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. When did Easterly Government Properties IPO? Easterly Government Properties (DEA) raised $180 million in an initial public offering 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' top institutional investors include Foresight Group Ltd Liability Partnership (1.10%), Gilman Hill Asset Management LLC (0.77%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.44%) and Xcel Wealth Management LLC (0.38%). Insiders that own company stock include 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. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Easterly Government Properties own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Easterly Government Properties investors own include American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), AUO (AUOTY), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/08/2023Ex-Dividend for 8/13 Dividend8/01/2024Dividend Payable8/13/2024Today11/01/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)11/05/2024Fiscal 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$14.50 High Stock Price Target$15.00 Low Stock Price Target$14.00 Potential Upside/Downside+8.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.19 Trailing P/E Ratio70.27 Forward P/E Ratio11.61 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$18.80 million Net Margins6.49% Pretax Margin7.02% Return on Equity1.36% Return on Assets0.65% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.02 Current Ratio3.57 Quick Ratio3.57 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$287.23 million Price / Sales4.79 Cash Flow$1.05 per share Price / Cash Flow12.72 Book Value$14.81 per share Price / Book0.90Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares103,040,000Free Float94,689,000Market Cap$1.38 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.72 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. 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