COPT Defense Properties (CDP)

Currency in USD
37.14
-0.07(-0.19%)
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Day's Range
37.0637.51
52 wk Range
27.0638.90
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
37.21
Open
37.06
Day's Range
37.06-37.51
52 wk Range
27.06-38.9
Volume
653.88K
Average Volume (3m)
1M
1-Year Change
33.7414%
Book Value / Share
13.54
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
38.88
Upside
+4.67%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Trading at a high P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

COPT Defense Properties News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
8 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 38.88
(+4.67% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy37.00-0.38%-MaintainJun 25, 2026
Truist Securities
Hold34.00-8.45%33.00MaintainJun 08, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy36.00-3.07%35.00MaintainJun 01, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold34.00-8.45%33.00MaintainMay 15, 2026
BTIG
Buy38.00+2.32%-MaintainApr 28, 2026

COPT Defense Properties Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • COPT Defense Properties exceeded Q2 2026 estimates with EPS of $0.40 vs. $0.33 expected and revenue of $197.39M vs. $187.95M forecast.
  • Company raised full-year FFO guidance by $0.02 to $2.78/share and increased same-property cash NOI growth outlook by 100 bps to 4%.
  • Occupancy strengthened to 94.5% with Defense IT portfolio 96.4% leased; company reported 24th consecutive quarter of year-over-year FFO growth.
  • COPT announced two new Huntsville developments totaling 240K sq ft, raising capital commitments by $45M to $335M amid strong defense spending demand.
  • Management cited trillion-dollar defense budgets as 'new normal' but cautioned H2 growth may moderate due to known move-outs and higher financing costs.
Last Updated: 2026-07-28, 01:02 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 27, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.40 / 0.33
Revenue / Forecast
197.39M / 187.95M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.44%
Dividend Yield
3.44%
Industry Median 4.75%
Annualized payout
1.28
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+2.59%
Growth Streak

CDP Income Statement

Compare CDP to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CDP
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
25.6x6.3x8.7x
PEG Ratio
1.99−0.090.01
Price/Book
2.8x1.5x0.9x
Price / LTM Sales
5.4x1.6x4.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
5.0%16.0%18.7%
Fair Value Upside
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COPT Defense Properties, an S&P MidCap 400 Company, is a self-managed REIT focused on owning, operating and developing properties in locations proximate to, or sometimes containing, key U.S. Government defense installations and missions (referred to as its Defense/IT Portfolio). The Company’s tenants include the USG and their defense contractors, who are primarily engaged in priority national security activities, and who generally require mission-critical and high security property enhancements. As of June 30, 2026, the Company’s Defense/IT Portfolio of 202 properties, including 24 owned through unconsolidated joint ventures, encompassed 23.3 million square feet and was 96.4% leased. COPT Defense Properties was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Columbia, United States.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
63.16M55.95%2.35B
Other Institutional Investors
66.07M44.05%2.45B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
129.23M100.00%4.8B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.18.87%21,300,778791,111
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC10.51%11,859,067440,446

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FAQ

What Is the COPT Defense Properties (CDP) Stock Price Today?

The COPT Defense Properties stock price today is 37.14 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does COPT Defense Properties Trade On?

COPT Defense Properties is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for COPT Defense Properties?

The stock symbol for COPT Defense Properties is "CDP."

Does COPT Defense Properties Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The COPT Defense Properties dividend yield is 3.44%.

What Is the COPT Defense Properties Market Cap?

As of today, COPT Defense Properties market cap is 4.28B USD.

What Is COPT Defense Properties's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The COPT Defense Properties EPS (TTM) is 1.44.

When Is the Next COPT Defense Properties Earnings Date?

COPT Defense Properties will release its next earnings report on Oct 22, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CDP a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

How Many Times Has COPT Defense Properties Stock Split?

COPT Defense Properties has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does COPT Defense Properties Have?

COPT Defense Properties has 430 employees.

What is the current trading status of COPT Defense Properties (CDP)?

As of Aug 09, 2026, COPT Defense Properties (CDP) is trading at a price of 37.14 USD, with a previous close of 37.21 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 37.06 USD to 37.51 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 27.06 USD to 38.90 USD.

What Is COPT Defense Properties (CDP) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for COPT Defense Properties is 38.88 USD, with a high estimate of 44 USD and a low estimate of 34 USD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +4.67% Upside potential.

What Is the CDP Premarket Price?

CDP's last pre-market stock price is 37.03 USD. The pre-market share volume is 210.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.18, or -0.48%.
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