Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.10
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
9.0%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
DEA Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is falling.
DEA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield9.0%
Trailing DPS$2.10
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout37.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR11.4%
5Y CAGR-1.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield9.0%
1Y Total Return23.3%
5Y Total Return-37.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,24010Y ago$9,02320Y ago$11,182
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
DEA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
DEA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 37.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
DEA does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.4% and 5-year CAGR of -1.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DEA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 9.0% dividend yield, 9.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.6% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -37.6%, with dividends contributing 18.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,023 today.
DEA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.40
Avg/Payment$0.4702
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026Latest | $0.4500 | — | 7.64% | May 21, 2026 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $0.4500 | — | 7.88% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 9.42% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 9.96% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.4500 | ↓ -32.1% | 10.04% | May 17, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.6625 | — | 8.11% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.6625 | ↑ +150.0% | 7.47% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.2650 | ↓ -60.0% | 5.49% | Aug 13, 2024 |
DEA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
9.0%
#3 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-1.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.0%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd DEAEasterly Government … | $1.1B | 9.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 CTRECareTrust REIT, Inc. | $8.8B | 3.2% | — | 2 | Unknown |
1st  GMREGlobal Medical REIT … | $94M | 63.5% | 9.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  GOODGladstone Commercial… | $623M | 11.2% | 3.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GTYGetty Realty Corp. | $2.0B | 5.8% | 1.4% | 8 | Sustainable |
 VNOVornado Realty Trust | $5.7B | 2.4% | 15.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
 BXPBXP, Inc. | $9.3B | 6.9% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HIWHighwoods Properties… | $2.8B | 7.8% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PDMPiedmont Office Real… | $1.1B | 3.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
DEA Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.90 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $2.01 | -10.7% | 4 | $0.29 | 694.0% | 0.14x | 3.6% |
| 2024 | $2.25 | 21.4% | 4 | $0.46 | 489.7% | 0.20x | 4.0% |
| 2023 | $1.85 | 27.3% | 4 | $0.48 | 386.5% | 0.26x | 3.3% |
| 2022 | $1.46 | -20.7% | 4 | $0.85 | 171.5% | 0.58x | 2.6% |
| 2021 | $1.84 | -16.9% | 4 | $0.87 | 211.2% | 0.47x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $2.21 | 112.5% | 4 | $0.37 | 597.3% | 0.17x | 3.9% |
| 2019 | $1.04 | -42.9% | 4 | $0.10 | 1040.0% | 0.10x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $1.82 | -15.0% | 4 | $0.25 | 728.0% | 0.14x | 3.2% |
| 2017 | $2.14 | -7.0% | 4 | $0.25 | 856.0% | 0.12x | 3.8% |
See DEA's True Return
Price is only half the story. See total return with reinvested dividends.
Launch CalculatorIs DEA Undervalued?
DCF intrinsic value, peer multiples, and analyst estimates — see what the stock is really worth.
View ValuationCompare DEA vs WELL
Side-by-side business, growth, and profitability comparison vs Welltower Inc..
Start ComparisonDEA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DEA stock.
How much dividend does DEA pay per share?
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.10 per share, with a current dividend yield of +9.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is DEA's next ex-dividend date?
DEA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DEA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is DEA's dividend safe?
DEA's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +37.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DEA increased its dividend?
DEA has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.9%.
How often does DEA pay dividends?
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.10 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DEA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DEA five years ago would be worth approximately $6,240 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DEA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DEA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +9.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.