Core Insights - Easterly Government Properties reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, with Core Funds From Operations (Core FFO) per share of $0.74, significantly exceeding analyst expectations of $0.115 by 543.5% [1][2] - GAAP revenue increased to $84.2 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $80.6 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 10.5% from $76.2 million in Q2 2024 [1][2] - The company maintains a focus on government-leased properties, with over 90% of its income derived from U.S. government agencies, ensuring stability and long-term cash flow visibility [3][4] Financial Performance - GAAP EPS for Q2 2025 was reported at $0.09, down 18.2% from $0.11 in Q2 2024 [2] - Core FFO per share rose slightly by 2.8% year-over-year from $0.72 in Q2 2024 [2][5] - EBITDA (Non-GAAP) increased by 18.3% to $54.3 million compared to $45.9 million in Q2 2024 [2] Business Strategy - The company focuses on maintaining high occupancy rates and long lease terms with secure government tenants, alongside targeted acquisitions and developments [4] - Recent acquisitions include a 290,000-square-foot property in Washington, DC, and a 74,549-square-foot facility leased to the Department of Homeland Security [6] - Development projects include a federal courthouse in Medford, Oregon, and a forensic laboratory in Florida, both backed by long-term leases [7] Leasing and Tenant Retention - The portfolio consists of 102 properties with a weighted average lease term of 9.6 years, indicating strong cash flow visibility [8] - Government and government-adjacent leases account for over 90% of rental income, supporting stability [8] Cost Management - Property operating costs rose to $19.2 million from $18.1 million in Q2 2024, influenced by increased depreciation, interest expense, and property taxes [9] - Interest expense increased to $18.96 million due to a heavier debt load and rising rates [9] Environmental and Sustainability Focus - Over 45% of the portfolio meets sustainability benchmarks, aligning with tenant and government energy policies [10] Future Guidance - Management reiterated full-year 2025 guidance for Core FFO per share in the range of $2.98 to $3.03, with an expected growth of 2% to 3% [11] - The company plans approximately $140 million in acquisitions and gross development investments of $25 million to $75 million [11] - The quarterly dividend was maintained at $0.45 per share, yielding roughly 8% based on recent share prices [12]