Easterly Government Properties (DEA) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.
Easterly Government Properties is a REIT focused on Class A properties leased to U.S. government agencies, offering stable cash flows and rent growth. DEA's Q3'24 results reaffirm my confidence with strong cash flow, disciplined FFO growth, and strategic acquisitions in government-adjacent sectors, despite a 12% share price dip. DEA's resilient lease portfolio, high-credit tenants, and focus on mission-critical assets provide stability, making it a compelling value with an 8.9% dividend yield.
I discuss two high-yield stocks: TriplePoint Venture Growth (17.4%) and Easterly Government Properties (8.4%), suitable for risk-tolerant income investors. TriplePoint Venture Growth has shown portfolio improvements and reduced debt, despite recent dividend cuts and declining investment income. Easterly Government Properties has maintained its dividend, achieved FFO and revenue growth, and has a solid acquisition pipeline despite a high leverage ratio.
DEA's buyout of the Internal Revenue Service industrial facility in Ogden is likely to ensure a steady stream of rental revenues for a long period.
Easterly Government Properties is poised to benefit from President-elect Trump's second term due to potential increased government and defense spending. Despite elevated payout ratios and economic uncertainties, DEA has shown solid growth in core FFO, revenue, and acquisitions in 2024. DEA's valuation is attractive at a forward multiple of 11.65x, with potential upside if they deliver on growth expectations and interest rates decline.
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE:DEA ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Lindsay Winterhalter - SVP, IR Darrell Crate - President & CEO Allison Marino - CFO Conference Call Participants Michael Griffin - Citi Peter Abramowitz - Jefferies Aditi Balachandran - RBC Capital Markets Michael Lewis - Truist Securities Operator Greetings. Welcome to the Easterly Government Properties Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Easterly Government Properties (DEA) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Easterly Government Properties (DEA) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.30 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.29 per share a year ago.
The company has now entered undervalued territory, according to one pundit tracking its fortunes.
Easterly Government Properties benefits from anticipated lower interest rates, enhancing their growth potential and investment activity, despite an elevated payout ratio above 100%. With increased investment activity, the REIT may be able to cover its dividend in the near to medium term. Recent acquisitions, including major government-adjacent acquisitions to investment-rated companies like Northrop Grumman, and a solid balance sheet position DEA for potential upside, along with a strong pipeline of future deals.
Easterly Government's buyout of a facility adjacent to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is likely to ensure a steady stream of rental revenues for a long period.
Easterly Government Properties focuses on high-quality, government-leased Class A properties, ensuring stable cash flows and high occupancy rates. DEA's recent acquisitions and quarterly performance indicate decent FFO growth potential, with a steady 8% dividend yield that appears safe. Despite balance sheet risks, DEA's valuation is compelling trading below REIT peers, and so it offers a significant buying opportunity.