DEA Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
DEA - Easterly Government Properties, Inc.
$21.66
0.25 (1.17%)
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5d:
-1.55%
30d:
-6.96%
90d:
+1.64%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 05, 2026
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Strength: 7.1/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: DEA shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: DEA shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$26.78
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$16.63
Trading above fair value
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 $21.66, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $21.83 to $23.34. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 39.4) compared to its historical average (46.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 5.5% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, DEA is in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $21.37. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: DEA has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $24.25 (+12.0%). 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 in a uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $21.37. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: DEA has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $24.25 (+12.0%). 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
OVERSOLD
Fair Price Range
$21.83 -
$23.34
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
38th percentile
(NORMAL)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
57.7%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Options fairly priced (IV 38th percentile)
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($24.25)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$21.83 -
$23.34
Current vs Fair Value
OVERSOLD
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$1.77
(8.2%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$21.37
Resistance Level
$22.45
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
39.38
Wall Street Target
$24.25
(+12.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
10.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-29.2%
Profit Margin
3.8%
Valuation Discount vs History
-5.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
39.4 vs 46.6
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-5.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$20.47
(-6%)
2-Year Target
$19.34
(-11%)
3-Year Target
$18.28
(-16%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 39→47)
$21.63
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 39.4, Growth: 27.9%)
$45.33
(+109%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.4, Growth: 27.9%)
$25.72
(+19%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 27.9%)
$21.86
(+1%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (53x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (39x PE) as earnings recover.
Forward PE: 53.19 | Forward EPS (Implied): $0.41
Bull Case
$26.57
(+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 55.9
Base Case
$22.00
(0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 53.2
Bear Case
$16.83
(-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 47.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 39.4 to 46.6
Stabilization Target:
$25.63
(+18.3%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+18.3%
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