Easterly Government Properties Raises 2026 Guidance and Improves Portfolio Quality
Easterly Government Properties (DEA) reported third-quarter 2026 earnings characterized by a 2.6% year-over-year growth in core funds from operations (FFO) per share. The real estate investment trust, which specializes in long-term leases backed by U.S. government agencies, raised its 2026 core FFO guidance midpoint to approximately 4% growth, exceeding its historical target of 2% to 3%. The company demonstrated significant improvements in portfolio stability and balance sheet health. Early termination lease rights dropped to 2.3% of annualized income from 5.2% at the end of 2024, while net debt to EBITDA was reduced to 7.1x. These moves are intended to support a pursuit of an investment-grade credit rating and prepare the company for potential capital deployment via its $1.5 billion acquisition pipeline.
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Topics: Debt Reduction FFO Guidance Lease Terms Real Estate Investment Trust
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