DEA Easterly Government Properties dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Easterly Government Properties's most recent dividend payment of $0.265 per share was made to shareholders on record before Aug 1, 2024. The payout stands at $1.06 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 7.71%.
Key dates
- DEA last dividend date: Aug 1, 2024
DEA dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Dividend yield
Easterly Government Properties's dividend yield of 7.71% is higher than the Real Estate sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 6%, Easterly Government Properties's dividend yield is 29% higher. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 6.3% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Easterly Government Properties has been paying dividends for the last nine years. According to our data DEA has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 31% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 24%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.265 | 7.84% |
| May 8, 2024 | $0.265 | 9.04% |
| Mar 5, 2024 | $0.265 | 9.13% |
| Nov 8, 2023 | $0.265 | 9.53% |
| Aug 16, 2023 | $0.265 | 7.85% |
| May 10, 2023 | $0.265 | 7.56% |
| Mar 8, 2023 | $0.265 | 7.24% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $0.265 | 6.86% |
| Aug 10, 2022 | $0.265 | 5.67% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.265 | 5.53% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $0.265 | 5.01% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.265 | 4.92% |
| Aug 11, 2021 | $0.265 | 4.68% |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.26 | 5.16% |
| Mar 4, 2021 | $0.26 | 4.91% |
| Nov 9, 2020 | $0.26 | 4.95% |
| Aug 12, 2020 | $0.26 | 5.37% |
| May 13, 2020 | $0.26 | 5.52% |
| Mar 4, 2020 | $0.26 | 4.06% |
| Nov 12, 2019 | $0.26 | 5.73% |
| Sep 11, 2019 | $0.26 | 4.93% |
| Jun 7, 2019 | $0.26 | 5.58% |
| Mar 13, 2019 | $0.26 | 5.86% |
| Dec 12, 2018 | $0.26 | 5.99% |
| Sep 12, 2018 | $0.26 | 5.23% |
| Jun 8, 2018 | $0.26 | 5.17% |
| Mar 12, 2018 | $0.26 | 5.17% |
| Dec 5, 2017 | $0.26 | 4.8% |
| Sep 12, 2017 | $0.25 | 4.92% |
| Jun 12, 2017 | $0.25 | 4.55% |
| Mar 3, 2017 | $0.24 | 4.59% |
| Dec 5, 2016 | $0.24 | 4.74% |
| Aug 24, 2016 | $0.23 | 4.7% |
| Jun 6, 2016 | $0.23 | 4.59% |
| Mar 8, 2016 | $0.22 | 4.34% |
| Nov 13, 2015 | $0.22 | 3.13% |
| Aug 14, 2015 | $0.21 | 2.02% |
| May 14, 2015 | $0.11 | 0.71% |
Easterly Government Properties dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Easterly Government Properties's payout ratio of 588.9% is above the Real Estate sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Real Estate sector average of 137.4%, Easterly Government Properties's payout ratio is 329% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
DEA dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEA Easterly Government Properties Inc | 7.64% | $1.06 | 588.9% |
| ADC Agree Realty Corp | 3.97% | $2.98 | 163.8% |
| CPT Camden Property Trust | 3.49% | $4.09 | 111.7% |
| UE Urban Edge Properties | 2.98% | $0.67 | 27.1% |
| DRH DiamondRock Hospitality Co | 1.34% | $0.12 | 41.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Easterly Government Properties pay a dividend?
Yes, Easterly Government Properties has been paying dividends for the last nine years.
When was DEA's last dividend?
Easterly Government Properties's last regular dividend was on Aug 1, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.265 per share.
How much dividend does Easterly Government Properties pay (per share)?
DEA's annualized dividend per share is $1.06.
What is Easterly Government Properties's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Easterly Government Properties is 7.71%.
How often does Easterly Government Properties pay dividends?
Easterly Government Properties pays four dividends per year.
What is Easterly Government Properties's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Easterly Government Properties is 588.9%.
Does Easterly Government Properties pay a good dividend?
Easterly Government Properties's dividend yield is higher than the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.