Easterly Government Properties: The Opportunity Is Bigger Than It Looks

Easterly Government Properties remains a Buy, with valuation offering a solid margin of safety and attractive ~7.35% yield. The REIT raised 2026 Core FFO guidance again, maintains a $1.5B pipeline, and targets a 2027 investment-grade rating to unlock further growth. Balance sheet risk centers on upcoming 2027/2028 debt refinancing at potentially higher rates; 85.8% of debt is fixed with 4-year average maturity.