Easterly Government Properties (DEA) Announces 2025 Distribution Tax Characteristics
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Dividend Overview: Easterly Government Properties announced a total distribution of $2.0125 per share for 2025, with ordinary taxable dividends comprising 52.15%, indicating the company's robust cash flow and shareholder return capacity.
- Payment Schedule: The 2025 distributions will be paid in four installments, with the first payment date on March 17 and the final on November 20, ensuring shareholders receive a steady income stream throughout the year.
- Tax Treatment Advisory: The company advises shareholders to consult their personal tax advisors regarding the specific tax treatment of the distributions, emphasizing the importance of tax compliance, which may influence shareholder investment decisions.
- Reverse Stock Split Impact: The 1-for-2.5 reverse stock split effective April 28, 2025, has adjusted per-share data, reflecting the company's strategic adjustments in capital structure aimed at enhancing shareholder value.
Analyst Views on DEA
Wall Street analysts forecast DEA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DEA is 24.13 USD with a low forecast of 21.00 USD and a high forecast of 26.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 23.350
Low
21.00
Averages
24.13
High
26.50
Current: 23.350
Low
21.00
Averages
24.13
High
26.50
About DEA
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. is an internally managed real estate investment trust (REIT). It is focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to United States government agencies that serve essential functions. It leases its properties to such agencies either directly or through the United States General Services Administration (GSA). The operations of the Company are carried out primarily through Easterly Government Properties, LP (the Operating Partnership) and the wholly owned subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership. The Company owns, directly or through the joint venture, 103 properties totaling 10.3 million square feet. Its properties include VA - Loma Linda, JSC - Suffolk, Various GSA - Chicago, IRS - Fresno, FBI - Salt Lake, VA - San Jose, EPA - Lenexa, FBI - Tampa, FBI - San Antonio, FDA - Alameda, PTO - Arlington, FBI - Omaha, TREAS - Parkersburg, FDA - Lenexa, VA - South Bend, and DHS - Burlington.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
