Easterly Government Sets $0.45 Quarterly Dividend

The REIT leasing properties to U.S. agencies will pay shareholders on March 19, 2026.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Easterly Government Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring and managing commercial properties leased to U.S. government agencies, announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per common share. The dividend will be payable on March 19, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 5, 2026.

Why it matters

As a REIT focused on government-leased properties, Easterly's dividend payouts are an important indicator of the company's financial health and ability to generate stable returns for shareholders. The consistent dividend demonstrates Easterly's strong position in the niche market of government-leased real estate.

The details

Easterly Government Properties is a Washington, D.C.-based REIT that acquires, develops, and manages Class A commercial properties leased to U.S. government agencies. The company's experienced management team brings specialized insight into the strategy and needs of mission-critical government agencies when leasing properties.

  • The quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share will be payable on March 19, 2026.
  • The dividend record date is March 5, 2026.

The players

Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

A real estate investment trust focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to U.S. Government agencies.

Cole Bardawill

Director of Investor Relations at Easterly Government Properties.

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What they’re saying

“Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA), a fully integrated real estate investment trust focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to U.S. Government agencies, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per common share.”

— Cole Bardawill, Director of Investor Relations (Easterly Government Properties, Inc.)

What’s next

Shareholders of record on March 5, 2026 will receive the $0.45 per share dividend on March 19, 2026.

The takeaway

Easterly Government Properties' consistent dividend payouts demonstrate the stability and reliability of its government-leased real estate portfolio, which continues to generate strong returns for shareholders even in uncertain economic times.