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DEA

Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

DEA

Real Estate · REIT - Office · Stock · quarterly payer

$21.82

Undervalued · +93% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

8.25%

Annual Dividend

$1.80

Payout Ratio

947%

5-Yr Growth

-5.0%

Ex-Date

Aug 10, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about DEA's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) has a forward dividend yield of 8.25%, based on an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and a share price of $21.82.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DEA's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (46 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • DEA last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • DEA's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 10, 2026, for a dividend of $0.45 per share.
  • DEA's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 5.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DEA's 8.25% yield is 16% above its five-year average yield of 7.12%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DEA is $42.12 per share, 93% above the $21.82 share price, so DEA screens as undervalued.
  • Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) has raised its regular dividend 7 times and cut it 1 time across the 46 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 32.1% cut to $0.450 per share, going ex-dividend on May 5, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "DEA Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DEA

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) yields 8.25% ($1.80 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (46/100).

Is DEA a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 8.25% ($1.80/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2025
    • Elevated payout ratio (947%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    8.25%
    Payout Ratio
    947%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.80
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -5.0%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Aug 10, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    0.97
    Market Cap
    $1.1B
    P/E Ratio
    114.8
    5-Yr Total Return
    -58%
    52-Week Range
    $20.56 – $25.96
    Dividend Safety
    D · 46/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2025)

    DEA dividend raises and cuts

    Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) has raised its regular dividend 7 times and cut it 1 time across the 46 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 32.1% cut to $0.450 per share, going ex-dividend on May 5, 2025.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    May 5, 2025Cut$0.663 → $0.450−32.1%
    Aug 11, 2021Raise$0.650 → $0.663+1.9%
    Dec 5, 2017Raise$0.625 → $0.650+4.0%
    Jun 12, 2017Raise$0.600 → $0.625+4.2%
    Dec 5, 2016Raise$0.575 → $0.600+4.3%
    Jun 6, 2016Raise$0.550 → $0.575+4.5%
    Nov 13, 2015Raise$0.525 → $0.550+4.8%
    Aug 14, 2015Raise$0.275 → $0.525+90.9%
    Every DEA payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    DEA ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 10, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →DEA dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is DEA a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 8.25% ($1.80/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is DEA undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DEA's fair value is about $42.12 versus a $21.82 share price — so it looks undervalued (+93% vs. fair value).

    Is DEA's dividend safe?

    DEA has a dividend-safety grade of D (46/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is DEA's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for DEA is about $42.12 per share, roughly 93% above the current $21.82 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is DEA a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DEA screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 8.25% ($1.80/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will DEA cut its dividend?

    DEA earns a dividend-safety grade of D (46/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does DEA pay a dividend?

    Yes. Easterly Government Properties, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.80 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 8.25%.

    What is DEA's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, DEA's forward dividend yield is 8.25%, based on a $1.80 annual dividend and a $21.82 share price.

    What is DEA's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, DEA pays $1.80 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is DEA's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, DEA's payout ratio is 947% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has DEA grown its dividend?

    DEA does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next DEA ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, DEA's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 10, 2026, for $0.45 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.80 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$45.00
    Annual$180.00
    Monthly avg$15.00

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