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Easterly Government Properties(DEA) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-05 16:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net income per share was $0.09 on a fully diluted basis, and core FFO per share was $0.74, reflecting a 3% year-over-year increase [13] - Cash available for distribution was $29.3 million, exceeding consensus expectations for the quarter [13] - The company maintains its full year 2025 core FFO per share guidance in the range of $2.98 to $3.30 on a fully diluted basis [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company advanced several key development projects backed by long-term non-cancelable leases, indicating a focus on disciplined growth [6][7] - Soft term lease exposure declined from 5.2% at year-end to 4.7%, demonstrating progress on renewals and tenant engagement [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is operating in a challenging market environment with elevated cost of capital, partly due to a recent dividend reset [9][17] - The company expects an additional $115 million in liquidity later this year from the FDA Atlanta lump sum repayment [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on delivering reliable performance through mission-critical infrastructure and long-term leases [5][6] - The strategy emphasizes disciplined capital deployment and selective growth into high-quality assets that align with government missions [7][8] - The company aims to rebuild its shareholder base with long-term public investors who understand its mission and strategy [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that government real estate decisions are becoming more strategic and cost-conscious, positioning the company as a trusted partner [10] - The company is committed to executing its development pipeline with excellence and deepening relationships across federal, state, and local agencies [11] Other Important Information - The company has $122 million of revolver capacity available, maintaining a leverage ratio within the target range of 6.5 to 7.5 times [16][17] - The company is not pursuing growth for its own sake but is targeting opportunities that create durable value [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about your return expectations for the crime lab development project? - The development is expected to create about a 150 basis point spread to the cost of capital, consistent with other development growth targets [21] Question: What's the size of the pipeline of opportunities you're looking at? - The pipeline volume is estimated at $1 billion to $1.5 billion, with a focus on finding the best deals to meet growth goals [22]
Easterly Government Properties (DEA) Meets Q2 FFO Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-08-05 12:41
分组1 - Easterly Government Properties reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.74 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and showing an increase from $0.73 per share a year ago [1] - The company posted revenues of $84.23 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.06%, compared to $76.22 million in the same quarter last year [2] - The stock has underperformed, losing about 21.5% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 gained 7.6% [3] 分组2 - The current consensus FFO estimate for the coming quarter is $0.75 on revenues of $86.35 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.98 on revenues of $338.63 million [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for REIT and Equity Trust - Other is currently in the top 40% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8]
Easterly Government Properties(DEA) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2025-08-05 10:45
[Disclaimers and General Notes](index=2&type=section&id=Disclaimers%20and%20General%20Notes) This section outlines forward-looking statement disclaimers and clarifies financial reporting adjustments [Forward-looking Statement](index=2&type=section&id=Forward-looking%20Statement) This section outlines standard forward-looking statement disclaimers, noting that actual results may differ due to various risks - Forward-looking statements are subject to risks including dependence on **U.S. Government** revenues, **real estate market volatility**, and **debt-related challenges**[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Ratings and Financial Statement Context](index=3&type=section&id=Ratings%20and%20Financial%20Statement%20Context) Ratings are not recommendations, and all share and per share data are adjusted for a 1-for-2.5 reverse stock split - All share and per share data have been adjusted for a **1-for-2.5 reverse stock split**, effective **April 28, 2025**[4](index=4&type=chunk) [Supplemental Definitions](index=4&type=section&id=Supplemental%20Definitions) This section defines key non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company for supplemental investor information [Non-GAAP Financial Measures](index=4&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) This section defines key non-GAAP financial measures like FFO, CAD, and EBITDA, providing supplemental investor information - The Company utilizes several non-GAAP financial measures to provide additional insights into its financial condition and operating results, including:[5](index=5&type=chunk) - **Annualized Lease Income:** Annualized contractual base rent, straight-line rent adjustments, and net expense reimbursements for the last month of a period[6](index=6&type=chunk) - **Cash Available for Distribution (CAD):** FFO minus normalized recurring real estate-related expenditures and other non-cash/nonrecurring items, used to assess dividend funding ability[7](index=7&type=chunk) - **Core Funds from Operations (Core FFO):** FFO adjusted for items not representative of ongoing operating results, such as liability management costs and credit loss provisions, to reflect core business performance[9](index=9&type=chunk) - **EBITDA:** Net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, gains/losses on property sales, and impairment loss, used as a supplemental liquidity disclosure[10](index=10&type=chunk) - **Funds From Operations (FFO):** GAAP net income (loss) excluding real estate-related depreciation/amortization, gains/losses from real estate sales, and impairment write-downs, a widely recognized REIT performance measure[12](index=12&type=chunk) - **Net Debt and Adjusted Net Debt:** Consolidated debt adjusted for unamortized premiums/discounts, deferred financing fees, cash, and property acquisition escrow. Adjusted Net Debt further reduces this for estimated debt financed portions of projects under construction/design or previously completed that may be repaid by US Government reimbursements[13](index=13&type=chunk) - **Net Operating Income (NOI) and Cash NOI:** Net income adjusted for non-operating items and non-cash rent adjustments, respectively, to measure property operating performance[14](index=14&type=chunk) [Overview](index=7&type=section&id=Overview) This section provides corporate information, analyst coverage, and an executive summary of key financial and operational highlights [Corporate Information and Analyst Coverage](index=7&type=section&id=Corporate%20Information%20and%20Analyst%20Coverage) This section details the Company's executive team, stock exchange listing, investor relations contacts, and equity research coverage - Key personnel include **Darrell Crate** (President & CEO), **Michael Ibe** (Vice-Chairman & EVP), and **Allison Marino** (CFO)[16](index=16&type=chunk) - The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker **DEA**[17](index=17&type=chunk) - Equity research coverage is provided by firms such as BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Raymond James & Associates, RBC Capital Markets, Jefferies, Truist Securities, and Compass Point Research & Trading, LLC[17](index=17&type=chunk)[18](index=18&type=chunk) [Executive Summary](index=8&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary) This executive summary highlights key financial and operational metrics for Q2 2025, showing year-over-year increases in FFO and CAD Key Financial Metrics (Three Months Ended June 30) | Metric | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Change (YoY) | Percentage Change (YoY) | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------ | :------------ | :----------- | :---------------------- | | Net income available to Easterly Government Properties, Inc. | $4,071 | $4,611 | -$540 | -11.7% | | Net income available to Easterly Government Properties, Inc. per share (Diluted) | $0.09 | $0.11 | -$0.02 | -18.2% | | Funds From Operations (FFO) | $34,816 | $30,690 | $4,126 | 13.4% | | FFO, per share - fully diluted basis | $0.74 | $0.71 | $0.03 | 4.2% | | Core FFO | $34,592 | $31,373 | $3,219 | 10.3% | | Core FFO, per share - fully diluted basis | $0.74 | $0.72 | $0.02 | 2.8% | | Cash Available for Distribution (CAD) | $29,298 | $24,806 | $4,492 | 18.1% | Key Capitalization and Liquidity Ratios (At June 30, 2025) | Metric | Value | | :------------------------------------------ | :------ | | Total equity market capitalization - fully diluted basis | $1,046,253 | | Net Debt | $1,725,005 | | Total enterprise value | $2,771,258 | | Net debt to total enterprise value | 62.2% | | Net debt to annualized quarterly EBITDA | 7.9x | | Adjusted Net Debt to annualized quarterly pro forma EBITDA | 7.2x | | Cash interest coverage ratio | 3.0x | | Cash fixed charge coverage ratio | 2.8x | | Cash and cash equivalents | $5,789 | | Available under $400 million senior unsecured 2024 revolving credit facility | $122,325 | [Corporate Financials](index=9&type=section&id=Corporate%20Financials) This section presents detailed corporate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and key performance metrics [Balance Sheets](index=9&type=section&id=Balance%20Sheets) The balance sheet shows increased total assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2025, primarily driven by real estate properties and notes payable Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Item | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | Change | Percentage Change | | :-------------------------------- | :------------ | :---------------- | :----- | :---------------- | | **Assets** | | | | | | Real estate properties, net | $2,682,915 | $2,572,095 | $110,820 | 4.3% | | Cash and cash equivalents | $4,697 | $19,353 | -$14,656 | -75.7% | | Total assets | $3,359,427 | $3,223,071 | $136,356 | 4.2% | | **Liabilities** | | | | | | Notes payable, net | $1,018,398 | $894,676 | $123,722 | 13.8% | | Total liabilities | $1,972,895 | $1,835,954 | $136,941 | 7.5% | | **Equity** | | | | | | Total stockholders' equity | $1,334,329 | $1,321,118 | $13,211 | 1.0% | | Total equity | $1,386,532 | $1,387,117 | -$585 | -0.04% | - The Company reclassified **$0.6 million** from Common Stock to Additional Paid-in-Capital due to a reduction in shares outstanding from the Reverse Stock Split effective **April 28, 2025**[20](index=20&type=chunk) [Income Statements](index=10&type=section&id=Income%20Statements) Income statements show increased total revenues but decreased net income for Q2 and H1 2025 due to higher expenses Income Statement Highlights (in thousands, except per share amounts) | Item | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Change (YoY) | Percentage Change (YoY) | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------- | :---------------------- | | Total revenues | $84,234 | $76,221 | $8,013 | 10.5% | | Total expenses | $62,860 | $57,583 | $5,277 | 9.2% | | Interest expense, net | ($18,960) | ($15,165) | ($3,795) | 25.0% | | Net income | $4,254 | $4,850 | ($596) | -12.3% | | Net income available to Easterly Government Properties, Inc. | $4,071 | $4,611 | ($540) | -11.7% | | Diluted EPS | $0.09 | $0.11 | ($0.02) | -18.2% | | Weighted-average common shares outstanding (Diluted) | 45,111,753 | 41,280,249 | 3,831,504 | 9.3% | | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Change (YoY) | Percentage Change (YoY) | | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------- | :---------------------- | | Total revenues | $162,909 | $149,021 | $13,888 | 9.3% | | Total expenses | $121,697 | $113,078 | $8,619 | 7.6% | | Interest expense, net | ($37,337) | ($29,001) | ($8,336) | 28.7% | | Net income | $7,537 | $9,734 | ($2,197) | -22.6% | | Net income available to Easterly Government Properties, Inc. | $7,198 | $9,237 | ($2,039) | -22.1% | | Diluted EPS | $0.15 | $0.22 | ($0.07) | -31.8% | [Net Operating Income](index=11&type=section&id=Net%20Operating%20Income) This section reconciles net income to NOI and Cash NOI, both showing significant year-over-year increases for improved property performance Net Operating Income (in thousands) | Item | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Change (YoY) | Percentage Change (YoY) | | :----------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------- | :---------------------- | | Net Operating Income | $60,718 | $53,707 | $7,011 | 13.1% | | Cash Net Operating Income | $58,108 | $50,585 | $7,523 | 14.9% | | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Change (YoY) | Percentage Change (YoY) | | :----------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------- | :---------------------- | | Net Operating Income | $117,839 | $105,187 | $12,652 | 12.0% | | Cash Net Operating Income | $113,243 | $99,047 | $14,196 | 14.3% | [EBITDA](index=12&type=section&id=EBITDA) This section presents EBITDA and Pro forma EBITDA calculations, showing substantial year-over-year increases in operational earnings EBITDA (in thousands) | Item | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Change (YoY) | Percentage Change (YoY) | | :----- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------- | :---------------------- | | EBITDA | $54,282 | $45,889 | $8,393 | 18.3% | | Pro forma EBITDA | $54,542 | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Change (YoY) | Percentage Change (YoY) | | :----- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------- | :---------------------- | | EBITDA | $105,243 | $90,749 | $14,494 | 16.0% | - Pro forma EBITDA for the three months ended **June 30, 2025**, includes adjustments assuming a full quarter of operations from two properties acquired in **Q2 2025**[23](index=23&type=chunk) [FFO and CAD](index=13&type=section&id=FFO%20and%20CAD) This section details FFO, Core FFO, and CAD calculations, all showing positive year-over-year growth in operational cash flow FFO, Core FFO, and CAD (in thousands, except per share amounts) | Item | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Change (YoY) | Percentage Change (YoY) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------- | :---------------------- | | FFO | $34,816 | $30,690 | $4,126 | 13.4% | | Core FFO | $34,592 | $31,373 | $3,219 | 10.3% | | CAD | $29,298 | $24,806 | $4,492 | 18.1% | | FFO, per share - fully diluted basis | $0.74 | $0.71 | $0.03 | 4.2% | | Core FFO, per share - fully diluted basis | $0.74 | $0.72 | $0.02 | 2.8% | | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Change (YoY) | Percentage Change (YoY) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------- | :---------------------- | | FFO | $66,924 | $61,125 | $5,799 | 9.5% | | Core FFO | $67,653 | $62,129 | $5,524 | 8.9% | | CAD | $60,443 | $50,691 | $9,752 | 19.2% | | FFO, per share - fully diluted basis | $1.45 | $1.41 | $0.04 | 2.8% | | Core FFO, per share - fully diluted basis | $1.46 | $1.44 | $0.02 | 1.4% | [Unconsolidated Real Estate Venture](index=14&type=section&id=Unconsolidated%20Real%20Estate%20Venture) This section provides financial details for the unconsolidated real estate venture, in which the Company holds a **53.0%** share - The Company owns **53.0%** of the properties through the unconsolidated joint venture[26](index=26&type=chunk)[27](index=27&type=chunk) Unconsolidated Real Estate Venture - Easterly's Share (in thousands) | Item | June 30, 2025 (Balance Sheet) | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 (Income Statement) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (Income Statement) | | :-------------------------------- | :---------------------------- | :------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------------ | | Real estate properties - net | $262,827 | N/A | N/A | | Total assets | $316,165 | N/A | N/A | | Total liabilities | $5,960 | N/A | N/A | | Total equity | $310,514 | N/A | N/A | | Net income | N/A | $1,840 | $3,662 | | EBITDA | N/A | $4,181 | $8,344 | | FFO | N/A | $4,120 | $8,221 | | Core FFO | N/A | $4,136 | $8,254 | | CAD | N/A | $4,146 | $8,244 | [Debt](index=16&type=section&id=Debt) This section details the Company's debt structure, including schedules, maturities, and key debt statistics [Debt Schedules](index=16&type=section&id=Debt%20Schedules) This section details the Company's unsecured and secured debt instruments, including maturity dates, interest rates, and key debt statistics Debt Instrument Overview (June 30, 2025, in thousands) | Debt Instrument | Maturity Date | Interest Rate | Balance | Percentage of Total Indebtedness | | :-------------------------- | :------------ | :------------ | :------ | :------------------------------- | | Total unsecured debt | 4.6 years (wtd-avg) | 4.81% (wtd-avg) | $1,577,050 | 91.1% | | Total secured mortgage debt | 2.3 years (wtd-avg) | 3.67% (wtd-avg) | $154,034 | 8.9% | | **Total Debt** | N/A | N/A | **$1,731,084** | **100.0%** | Debt Statistics (June 30, 2025, in thousands) | Statistic | Value | | :------------------------------------------ | :------ | | Variable rate debt - unhedged | $252,050 | | % Variable rate debt - unhedged | 14.6% | | Fixed rate debt | $1,479,034 | | % Fixed rate debt | 85.4% | | Weighted average maturity | 4.4 years | | Weighted average interest rate | 4.7% | | Net Debt | $1,725,005 | | Adjusted Net Debt | $1,576,420 | - The Company uses interest rate swaps to effectively fix interest rates on portions of its revolving credit facility and term loan facilities, with some swaps not coterminous with the debt maturity dates[30](index=30&type=chunk)[31](index=31&type=chunk)[32](index=32&type=chunk)[35](index=35&type=chunk) [Debt Maturities](index=18&type=section&id=Debt%20Maturities) This section outlines the Company's debt maturity schedule by year, detailing secured and unsecured debt and weighted average interest rates Debt Maturity Schedule (in thousands) | Year | Secured Debt Scheduled Amortization | Secured Debt Scheduled Maturities | Unsecured Debt Scheduled Maturities | Total Debt Maturing | Percentage of Debt Maturing | Weighted Average Interest Rate of Scheduled Maturities | | :--- | :---------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | :---------------------------------- | :------------------ | :-------------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------- | | 2025 | $2,334 | - | - | $2,334 | 0.0% | 0.00% | | 2026 | $3,686 | $6,368 | $174,500 | $184,554 | 10.5% | 5.06% | | 2027 | $1,093 | $134,640 | $95,000 | $230,733 | 13.4% | 3.80% | | 2028 | $983 | - | $427,550 | $428,533 | 24.9% | 5.24% | | 2029 | $1,016 | - | $135,000 | $136,016 | 7.9% | 3.89% | | 2030 | $1,049 | - | $225,000 | $226,049 | 13.1% | 3.25% | | 2031 | $1,081 | - | $100,000 | $101,081 | 5.8% | 3.83% | | 2032 | $1,116 | - | $130,000 | $131,116 | 7.6% | 5.86% | | 2033 | $668 | - | $200,000 | $200,668 | 11.6% | 6.43% | | 2034 | - | - | $90,000 | $90,000 | 5.2% | 3.98% | | **Total** | **$13,026** | **$141,008** | **$1,577,050** | **$1,731,084** | **100.0%** | N/A | - The largest portion of debt, **24.9%** or **$428.5 million**, is scheduled to mature in **2028**, followed by **13.4%** in **2027** and **13.1%** in **2030**[36](index=36&type=chunk) [Properties](index=19&type=section&id=Properties) This section provides an overview of the Company's leased properties, tenant breakdown, lease expiration schedule, and re/development projects [Leased Operating Property Overview](index=19&type=section&id=Leased%20Operating%20Property%20Overview) This section provides a comprehensive overview of leased operating properties, categorized by tenant type, including square footage and annualized lease income Leased Operating Property Summary (As of June 30, 2025) | Category | Total Leased Square Feet | Annualized Lease Income | Percentage of Total Annualized Lease Income | Annualized Lease Income per Leased Square Foot | | :------------------------------------------ | :----------------------- | :---------------------- | :------------------------------------------ | :--------------------------------------------- | | Wholly Owned U.S. Government Leased Properties | 7,946,677 | $283,418,381 | 76.9% | $35.67 | | Wholly Owned State and Local Government Leased Property | 667,424 | $29,522,746 | 8.0% | $44.23 | | Wholly Owned Privately Leased Property | 273,460 | $5,409,571 | 1.4% | $19.78 | | U.S Government Leased to Unconsolidated Real Estate Venture | 1,214,165 | $50,378,017 | 13.7% | $41.49 | | **Total / Weighted Average** | **10,101,726** | **$368,728,715** | **100.0%** | **$36.50** | | Total / Weighted Average at Easterly's Share | 9,531,067 | $345,051,047 | N/A | $36.20 | - The majority of the Company's annualized lease income (**76.9%**) comes from wholly-owned U.S. Government leased properties[39](index=39&type=chunk) - The unconsolidated real estate venture, in which Easterly owns **53.0%**, contributes **13.7%** of the total annualized lease income, primarily from VA outpatient clinics[40](index=40&type=chunk)[46](index=46&type=chunk) [Tenants](index=23&type=section&id=Tenants) This section categorizes tenants by government and private sectors, detailing leased square footage, annualized lease income, and remaining lease terms Tenant Breakdown (As of June 30, 2025) | Tenant Category | Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term | Leased Square Feet | Percentage of Leased Square Feet | Annualized Lease Income | Percentage of Total Annualized Lease Income | | :-------------------------- | :------------------------------------ | :----------------- | :------------------------------- | :---------------------- | :------------------------------------------ | | U.S. Government | 9.9 years | 8,951,206 | 88.6% | $329,012,287 | 89.2% | | State and Local Government | 10.2 years | 597,214 | 5.9% | $26,018,356 | 7.0% | | Private Tenants | 4.5 years | 553,306 | 5.5% | $13,698,072 | 3.8% | | **Total / Weighted Average** | **9.6 years** | **10,101,726** | **100.0%** | **$368,728,715** | **100.0%** | - The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is the largest U.S. Government tenant, contributing **26.0%** of annualized lease income with a weighted average remaining lease term of **13.7 years**[47](index=47&type=chunk) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the second largest U.S. Government tenant, contributing **14.9%** of annualized lease income with an **8.5-year** weighted average remaining lease term[47](index=47&type=chunk) [Lease Expirations](index=25&type=section&id=Lease%20Expirations) This section schedules lease expirations by year, detailing expiring leases, square footage, and annualized lease income, with over **50%** expiring thereafter Lease Expiration Schedule (As of June 30, 2025) | Year of Lease Expiration | Number of Leases Expiring | Leased Square Footage Expiring | Percentage of Total Leased Square Footage Expiring | Annualized Lease Income Expiring | Percentage of Total Annualized Lease Income Expiring | Annualized Lease Income per Leased Square Foot Expiring | | :----------------------- | :------------------------ | :----------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------ | | 2025 | 8 | 466,741 | 4.6% | $15,272,598 | 4.1% | $32.72 | | 2026 | 5 | 296,112 | 2.9% | $11,102,918 | 3.0% | $37.50 | | 2027 | 11 | 545,872 | 5.4% | $20,280,347 | 5.5% | $37.15 | | 2028 | 12 | 807,610 | 8.0% | $18,092,114 | 4.9% | $22.40 | | 2029 | 10 | 757,363 | 7.5% | $24,733,328 | 6.7% | $32.66 | | 2030 | 4 | 67,202 | 0.7% | $1,808,571 | 0.5% | $26.91 | | 2031 | 7 | 304,726 | 3.0% | $11,762,560 | 3.2% | $38.60 | | 2032 | 11 | 712,188 | 7.1% | $21,952,563 | 6.0% | $30.82 | | 2033 | 10 | 566,197 | 5.6% | $22,349,592 | 6.1% | $39.47 | | 2034 | 10 | 507,793 | 5.0% | $21,098,786 | 5.7% | $41.55 | | Thereafter | 55 | 5,069,922 | 50.2% | $200,275,338 | 54.3% | $39.50 | | **Total / Weighted Average** | **143** | **10,101,726** | **100.0%** | **$368,728,715** | **100.0%** | **$36.50** | - As of **June 30, 2025**, nine tenants occupying approximately **5.3%** of leased square feet and contributing **4.7%** of annualized lease income have the right to terminate their leases before the stated expiration terms[50](index=50&type=chunk) [Summary of Re/Development Projects](index=27&type=section&id=Summary%20of%20Re%2FDevelopment%20Projects) This section summarizes re/development projects, including properties under construction and in design, detailing costs, timelines, and reimbursements Projects Under Construction (As of June 30, 2025, in thousands) | Property Name | Location | Property Type | Total Leased Square Feet | Lease Term | Anticipated Total Cost | Cost to Date | Anticipated Lump Sum Reimbursement | Anticipated Completion Date | Anticipated Lease Commencement | | :-------------- | :--------- | :------------ | :----------------------- | :--------- | :--------------------- | :----------- | :--------------------------------- | :-------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | FDA - Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Laboratory | 162,000 | 20-Year | $244,006 | $213,726 | $150,680 | 4Q 2025 | 4Q 2025 | | JUD - Flagstaff | Flagstaff, AZ | Courthouse | 50,777 | 20-Year | $60,916 | $17,558 | $24,700 | 3Q 2026 | 3Q 2026 | | **Total** | N/A | N/A | **212,777** | N/A | **$304,922** | **$231,284** | **$175,380** | N/A | N/A | Projects in Design (As of June 30, 2025) | Property Name | Location | Property Type | Total Estimated Leased Square Feet | Lease Term | Anticipated Completion Date | Anticipated Lease Commencement | | :-------------- | :--------- | :------------ | :--------------------------------- | :--------- | :-------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | JUD - Medford | Medford, OR | Courthouse | 40,035 | 20-Year | 2H 2027 | 2H 2027 | - Lump-sum reimbursements include tenant improvement costs and development fees[56](index=56&type=chunk)
This REIT Is Set To Soar As Workers Return To The Office
Forbes· 2025-08-01 11:50
Core Insights - The concept of "return to the office" is misleading as many returning workers are not the same individuals who left during COVID, indicating a significant shift in the workforce [2] - Major cities are experiencing a resurgence in office attendance, with June being the fourth-best month for in-office visits since COVID, although visits are still down about 27% compared to June 2019 [4] Company Analysis - Many companies that are mandating a return to the office lack sufficient space due to lease cancellations in 2021, such as Pinterest and Meta Platforms [3] - Easterly Government Properties REIT (DEA) is identified as a poor investment choice due to its high long-term debt of $1.6 billion, which exceeds its market cap by approximately $600 million, and a recent 32% dividend cut [6][8] - SL Green Realty (SLG) is a more appealing option, with a 5.1% dividend yield and a well-covered payout at 53% of the forecasted funds from operations for 2025, although its focus on New York and occupancy rate of around 91% raise some concerns [9][11] - Equity Residential (EQR) is highlighted as a top investment choice, yielding 4.1% and managing nearly 85,000 units in major markets, with a strong occupancy rate of 96.2% and rising rental rates expected to increase by 2% to 3% this year [12][15] - EQR has effectively reduced its long-term debt to $7.85 billion, which is only 31% of its market cap, and is strategically upgrading its portfolio by selling older properties and acquiring newer ones [16][17]
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Easterly Government Properties Stock?
ZACKS· 2025-07-15 13:55
Group 1 - The stock of Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA) is experiencing significant attention due to high implied volatility in the options market, particularly the Sep 19, 2025 $22.50 Put option [1] - Implied volatility indicates the market's expectation of future price movement, suggesting that investors anticipate a significant change in the stock's price, potentially due to an upcoming event [2] - Analysts currently rate Easterly Government Properties as a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), with the company positioned in the bottom 40% of the Zacks Industry Rank for the REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry [3] Group 2 - Over the past 30 days, one analyst has raised earnings estimates for the current quarter, resulting in a consensus estimate increase from 73 cents to 74 cents per share [3] - The high implied volatility may indicate a trading opportunity, as options traders often seek to sell premium on options with elevated implied volatility, hoping the stock does not move as much as expected by expiration [4]
Easterly Government Properties: I Like The Stability Of The Business But Not The Dividend Cut
Seeking Alpha· 2025-07-15 11:08
Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA ) is an office REIT that specifically owns and operates buildings used by different agencies of the U.S. Federal Government. As of last quarter, 98% of the company's tenants were government agencies. This whole situation creates a unique set I own separate portfolios for separate goals. I have one portfolio where I have nothing but income plays, another portfolio where I have nothing but growth stocks. I also have another portfolio where I run my options plays. I tr ...
Red Light Holland's FDA-Compliant, DEA-Registered Partner Irvine Labs Receives First Global Shipment of Psilocybin from Company's Netherlands Facility via USA Controlled Substances Permit
Newsfile· 2025-07-14 11:45
Core Viewpoint - Red Light Holland has successfully shipped its naturally occurring psilocybin from its Netherlands facility to Irvine Labs in California, marking a significant milestone in their partnership and advancing their goal of developing microdosing capsules for global distribution [2][4][5]. Group 1: Shipment and Partnership - The shipment of psilocybin was made possible through the approval of a United States Controlled Substances import permit and the securing of a DEA quota [2][3]. - This first global shipment represents a groundbreaking milestone in the collaboration between Red Light Holland and Irvine Labs, with potency testing and shelf life extension protocols currently underway [3][5]. Group 2: Product Development and Research - The partnership aims to develop a commercialized and standardized psilocybin product that can be legally sold in emerging markets and utilized in government-funded pilot programs and clinical trials in the United States [5]. - Red Light Holland is focused on overcoming challenges in product development and manufacturing by implementing proprietary preservation technology to maintain the integrity of natural compounds while extending product shelf life [6]. Group 3: Future Plans and Capacity - Irvine Labs has the capacity for larger shipments under its existing 2025 DEA quota, allowing for the scaling of research and development efforts following the initial shipment [7]. - The companies plan to conduct comprehensive potency testing and shelf life extension testing of the delivered psilocybin materials, with future larger shipments already being planned [11].
5 Office REITs For The Great Return To Office
Forbes· 2025-07-01 15:05
Core Insights - The article discusses the resurgence of office REITs as major cities begin to recover from the pandemic and return to office mandates, highlighting potential investment opportunities in this sector [3][4][5]. Group 1: Market Trends - Major cities like Boston, New York, and San Francisco are experiencing a return to pre-pandemic commuting patterns, which is positively impacting office REITs [3][4]. - Office REITs, previously struggling due to COVID-19, are now seeing renewed interest as companies mandate employees to return to the office [5]. Group 2: Specific REIT Analysis - Alexander's (ALX) has a yield of 8.2% but faces high single-tenant risk, with Bloomberg accounting for nearly 60% of its rental revenue [7][8][9]. - Easterly Government Properties (DEA) has a yield of 8.1% but recently cut its dividend by about one-third, raising concerns about its financial stability [12][14]. - Highwoods Properties (HIW) offers a safer investment with a 6.4% yield and a low FFO payout ratio of 60%, indicating strong dividend coverage [15][16]. - American Assets Trust (AAT) has a yield of 6.7% and has resumed dividend growth after a cut during COVID, with dividends representing 70% of projected 2025 FFO [17][18]. - Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) has a high yield of 14.4% but is facing challenges due to development projects and declining FFO, raising concerns about its dividend sustainability [19][21].
Easterly Government Properties (DEA) 2025 Earnings Call Presentation
2025-06-25 11:43
Easterly's Strategy and Portfolio - Easterly's acquisition strategy focuses on high-credit tenants and mission-critical real estate, including the U S Department of Veterans Affairs and the U S General Services Administration[14, 15] - The company's portfolio consists of 102 operating properties with 10 1 million total leased square feet and a 97% leased rate[23] - The weighted average remaining lease term is 9 8 years including soft term and 8 5 years excluding soft term, with an annual lease income of $35 59 per leased square foot[23] - Veteran Affairs outpatient facilities account for 27% of the portfolio's annual lease income, followed by FBI Regional HQ at 17%[27] U S Government Tenancy Advantage - The company's portfolio is centered around key missions of the U S Federal Government, including Veteran Care (30%), Law Enforcement (26%), and Federal Infrastructure (13%)[30, 32] - Since its IPO, Easterly has grown its portfolio from 2 1 million leased square feet and 29 properties to 10 1 million leased square feet and 102 operating properties[66] - The company is tracking an estimated $1 5 billion of properties, actively evaluating ~$500 million[66] Financial Strength and Development - The company has a strong balance sheet with a net debt to total enterprise value of 57 9% and a cash interest coverage ratio of 2 8x[82] - The company has senior unsecured notes totaling $1025 0 million with maturities ranging from 2027 to 2034 and a weighted average interest rate of 4 47%[83, 88] - Easterly is actively involved in non-speculative development, including an FDA facility in Atlanta with approximately 162,000 leased square feet, expected to commence in 4Q 2025[70, 74] - 93% of lease income is backed by the full faith and credit of the U S Government[92]
Easterly Government Properties: Attractive Entry Point
Seeking Alpha· 2025-06-13 13:15
Core Viewpoint - Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) has cut its distribution by 32% over the past year, confirming previous concerns about the sustainability of its distributions [1]. Company Summary - The REIT's aggressive distribution strategy was previously highlighted as a potential risk, which has now materialized with the significant cut [1].