Easterly Government Properties (DEA) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
26 Oct, 2026Business model and competitive position
Positioned as a specialist owner, manager, acquirer and developer of mission-critical government-leased real estate, with capabilities spanning acquisitions, build-to-suit development, asset management and financing.
Acquisition track record includes more than $3.3B in government-leased assets; development experience spans nearly 5M square feet of build-to-suit construction.
Government leasing can replace ownership costs and deferred maintenance with privately funded, maintained facilities, offering agencies budget flexibility, faster upgrades and improved operational reliability.
Typical U.S. government leases are modified gross, usually have initial terms of 10–20 years, and generally use flat base rent during the initial term; renewal base rent resets based on inflation, replacement cost and property enhancements.
Market opportunity
GSA-leased inventory grew 23.3% from 1998, while GSA-owned inventory declined 1.1%; the presentation cites federal budget constraints as a potential driver of continued leasing.
The top owners held 26.3% of federally leased real estate in aggregate, with no single landlord above 5.4%, indicating a fragmented market.
Barriers to entry include GSA procurement expertise, understanding agency missions and protocols, relevant operating experience and access to capital.
Portfolio and lease profile
At June 30, 2026, the portfolio comprised 106 operating properties and 10.7M leased square feet; 98% leased, with an average building size of 103.6K square feet.
Weighted average building age was 17.1 years; weighted average remaining lease term was 9.2 years including soft terms and 8.0 years excluding them.
Annual lease income was $36.72 per leased square foot; 86.3% of annual lease income was backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.
Portfolio annual lease income allocation included veteran care 29%, law enforcement 26%, safety and security 13%, federal infrastructure 13%, border security 11%, rule of law 6% and defense 2%.
Existing U.S. Government leases represented $3.1B of aggregate rental income over their remaining terms; an illustrative case of 10-year renewals with a 10% rent increase showed $6.1B.
Latest events from Easterly Government Properties
- Q3 Core FFO rose 2.6% as higher 2026 guidance balanced 2027 headwinds.DEA
Q3 2026 - Core FFO per share rose 5.4% to $0.78, with raised guidance and strong leasing metrics.DEA
Q2 2026 - Diversifying into state and government-adjacent leases, targeting higher growth and credit quality.DEA
Nareit REITweek: 2026 Investor Conference - SIM0505 shows 55% ORR in gynecologic cancers, advancing to pivotal trials with strong cash runway.DEA
Investor presentation - Revenue up 16% to $91.5M, 97% occupancy, higher Core FFO, and raised guidance.DEA
Q1 2026 - Board recommends approval of all proposals, emphasizing governance, compensation, and ESG leadership.DEA
Proxy filing - High-quality, government-leased portfolio delivers stable cash flows and supports continued growth.DEA
Investor presentation - Consistent FFO growth, robust pipeline, and government partnerships drive long-term value.DEA
Citi’s Miami Global Property CEO Conference 2026 - Core FFO per share rose to $2.99 in 2025, with 2026 guidance targeting similar growth.DEA
Q4 2025