Easterly Government Properties's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.265 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 10, 2023. The payout stands at $1.06 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 7.75%.
Easterly Government Properties's dividend yield of 7.75% is higher than the Real Estate sector average but lower than the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 7.22%, Easterly Government Properties's dividend yield is 7% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 5.4% of the last 5 years.
Easterly Government Properties has been paying dividends for the last eight years. According to our data DEA has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. However since the stock price has gone down by 29% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 42%.
| Ex-date | Payment date | Declared on | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Apr 26, 2023 | $0.265 | normal |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 21, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | $0.265 | normal |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 | $0.265 | normal |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Aug 23, 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 | $0.265 | normal |
| May 12, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 | $0.265 | normal |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Mar 22, 2022 | $0.265 | normal | |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Nov 24, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | $0.265 | normal |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Aug 24, 2021 | Jul 28, 2021 | $0.265 | normal |
| May 13, 2021 | May 26, 2021 | Apr 29, 2021 | $0.26 | normal |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | Feb 19, 2021 | $0.26 | normal |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 | $0.26 | normal |
| Aug 12, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 | Jul 30, 2020 | $0.26 | normal |
| May 13, 2020 | Jun 25, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | $0.26 | normal |
| Mar 4, 2020 | Mar 26, 2020 | Feb 19, 2020 | $0.26 | normal |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | $0.26 | normal |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Sep 26, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $0.26 | normal |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | May 3, 2019 | $0.26 | normal |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 | $0.26 | normal |
| Dec 12, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 | Oct 30, 2018 | $0.26 | normal |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | Aug 2, 2018 | $0.26 | normal |
| Jun 8, 2018 | Jun 28, 2018 | May 4, 2018 | $0.26 | normal |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 | Feb 22, 2018 | $0.26 | normal |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 | Nov 3, 2017 | $0.26 | normal |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Sep 28, 2017 | Aug 3, 2017 | $0.25 | normal |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Jun 29, 2017 | May 4, 2017 | $0.25 | normal |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Mar 22, 2017 | Feb 24, 2017 | $0.24 | normal |
| Dec 5, 2016 | Dec 22, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 | $0.24 | normal |
| Aug 24, 2016 | Sep 13, 2016 | Aug 4, 2016 | $0.23 | normal |
| Jun 6, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 | May 5, 2016 | $0.23 | normal |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 25, 2016 | Feb 29, 2016 | $0.22 | normal |
Easterly Government Properties's payout ratio of 341.9% is above the Real Estate sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Real Estate sector average of 113.9%, Easterly Government Properties's payout ratio is 200% higher.
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDM Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc | 12.98% | $0.84 | 121.7% |
| DEA Easterly Government Properties Inc | 7.53% | $1.06 | 341.9% |
| CUZ Cousins Properties Inc | 6.3% | $1.28 | 119.6% |
Yes, Easterly Government Properties has been paying dividends for the last eight years.
DEA hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, however if we take into account its recent dividend schedule, it is likely that its next dividend will be in August 2023.
Easterly Government Properties's last regular dividend was on May 10, 2023 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.265 per share.
DEA's annualized dividend per share is $1.06.
The current dividend yield of Easterly Government Properties is 7.75%.
Easterly Government Properties pays four dividends per year.
The dividend payout ratio of Easterly Government Properties is 341.9%.
Easterly Government Properties's dividend yield is higher than the Real Estate sector average.