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This Stock Just Slashed Its Dividend -- Could It Still Be a Buy?

Usually, a dividend cut is a sign of big trouble, but this one could be for the right reasons.

By Matt Frankel, CFP and Tyler Crowe – Apr 14, 2025 at 8:33AM EST

Easterly Government Properties (DEA +0.17%) not only announced a 32% dividend cut, but the real estate investment trust also announced a reverse split. While these are usually signs of trouble, in this video, you'll hear why Matt Frankel and Tyler Crowe aren't in panic mode just yet.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of April 9, 2025. The video was published on April 11, 2025.

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Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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Matt Frankel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Tyler Crowe has positions in Easterly Government Properties. The Motley Fool recommends Easterly Government Properties. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Easterly Government Properties Stock Quote
Easterly Government Properties
NYSE: DEA
$23.29
(+0.17%)+$0.04

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