DEA Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
DEA - Easterly Government Properties, Inc.
$24.14
0.06 (0.25%)
▲
5d:
+1.17%
30d:
+1.64%
90d:
+11.19%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 24, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: DEA trades at premium valuation expecting 17.2% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: DEA trades at premium valuation expecting 17.2% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$13.63
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$8.46
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: DEA is currently trading at $24.14, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $23.53 to $24.12. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 86.2) compared to its historical average (53.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 17.2% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DEA is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $23.43. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (19th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DEA is showing sideways momentum. The price is currently testing key support at $23.43. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (19th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$23.53 -
$24.12
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Options IV Signal
19th percentile
(LOW)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
59.2%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 19th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($24.36)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 17.2% growth with 15.8% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$23.53 -
$24.12
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$0.96
(4.0%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$23.43
Resistance Level
$24.48
Current Trend
Sideways
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
86.21
Wall Street Target
$24.36
(+0.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
15.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-70.4%
Profit Margin
3.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+17.2% premium
PE vs Historical
86.2 vs 53.5
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+17.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$28.29
(+17%)
2-Year Target
$33.16
(+37%)
3-Year Target
$38.86
(+61%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 86→54)
PE COMPRESSION
$24.12
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 86.2, Growth: 55.6%)
$81.47
(+238%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 21.8, Growth: 55.6%)
$20.58
(-15%)
Bear:
(PE: 18.5, Growth: 55.6%)
$17.49
(-28%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (141x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (86x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 140.85 | Forward EPS (Implied): $0.17
Bull Case
$29.15
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 147.9
Base Case
$24.14
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 140.9
Bear Case
$18.47
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 126.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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