Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA)

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Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) is up 16.7% since the beginning of the year. At $24 per share, DEA is trading 4.7% below its 52-week high of $25. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DEA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $657.

Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) has returned 16.65% so far this year and 14.21% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DEA has returned -0.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 6, 2015, DEA's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 19.9 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +15.3%, while the worst month was Apr 2025 at -23.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, DEA closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +18.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.7%.

Easterly Government Properties, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -3.37%, beta of 0.58, and R2 of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 06, 2015.

• This stock participated in 102.56% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 59.17% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.58 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.19 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.19 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

DEA ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

Easterly Government Properties, Inc. provided a 7.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.80 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Easterly Government Properties, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Easterly Government Properties, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Easterly Government Properties, Inc. was 62.19%, occurring on Apr 21, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Easterly Government Properties, Inc. drawdown is 50.17%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Easterly Government Properties, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Easterly Government Properties, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the REIT - Office industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.