COPT Defense Properties
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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 March 31, 2026, the Company's Defense/IT Portfolio of 201 properties, including 24 owned through unconsolidated joint ventures, encompassed 23.2 million square feet and was 96.4% leased. COPT Defense Properties was incorporated in 1988 and is based in Columbia, United States.
COLUMBIA, Md., May 27, 2026--COPT Defense Properties (NYSE: CDP) ("COPT Defense" or the "Company") announced that its President and CEO, Stephen E. Budorick, will provide an update on the Company and participate in a question and answer session at Nareit’s REITweek: 2026 Investor Conference. The presentation will be held on June 2, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York, NY.
COPT Defense Properties serves defense and intelligence tenants near secure government hubs. Investors will be closely watching whether that niche can keep supporting growth while much of the office market remains under pressure.
COPT Defense Properties serves defense and intelligence tenants near secure government hubs. Investors will be closely watching whether that niche can keep supporting growth while much of the office market remains under pressure.
COPT Defense Properties (CDP) has drawn fresh attention after its recent trading performance, prompting investors to reassess how this defense focused REIT’s income profile, tenant mix and valuation metrics line up with their portfolios. See our latest analysis for COPT Defense Properties. At a share price of US$31.84, CDP has eased slightly in the very short term. Its 15.82% year-to-date share price return and 23.26% one-year total shareholder return indicate momentum that has been broadly...
COPT Defense Properties (CDP) has drawn fresh attention after its recent trading performance, prompting investors to reassess how this defense focused REIT’s income profile, tenant mix and valuation metrics line up with their portfolios. See our latest analysis for COPT Defense Properties. At a share price of US$31.84, CDP has eased slightly in the very short term. Its 15.82% year-to-date share price return and 23.26% one-year total shareholder return indicate momentum that has been broadly...
Broadstone Net Lease has the steady rent base investors expect from long-term tenant contracts. The next question is whether new property investments can turn that stability into per-share growth.
Broadstone Net Lease has the steady rent base investors expect from long-term tenant contracts. The next question is whether new property investments can turn that stability into per-share growth.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does COPT Defense (CDP) have what it takes? Let's find out.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does COPT Defense (CDP) have what it takes? Let's find out.
COLUMBIA, Md.-COPT Defense Properties announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.32 per common share for the second quarter ending June 30, 2026. The...
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JP Morgan analyst Anthony Paolone maintains COPT Defense Props (NYSE:CDP) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $33 to $34.
2026-05-14. The following slide deck was published by COPT Defense Properties in conjunction with this event.
COPT Defense Properties (NYSE:CDP) is one of the Best Data Center REITs to Buy According to Analysts.. The company is a self-managed REIT specializing in mission-critical real estate proximate to U.S. government defense installations. It also develops and operates high-security “powered shell” data centers tailored for hyperscale tenants and government missions, leveraging strategic locations near […]
COPT Defense Properties (NYSE:CDP) is one of the Best Data Center REITs to Buy According to Analysts.. The company is a self-managed REIT specializing in mission-critical real estate proximate to U.S. government defense installations. It also develops and operates high-security “powered shell” data centers tailored for hyperscale tenants and government missions, leveraging strategic locations near […]
COPT Defense (CDP) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
COPT Defense (CDP) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
2026-05-04. The following slide deck was published by COPT Defense Properties in conjunction with this event.
COPT Defense Properties recently raised the midpoint of its full-year 2026 diluted EPS guidance to a range of $1.24–$1.30 and issued new second-quarter 2026 diluted EPS guidance of $0.31–$0.33. This tighter, higher earnings outlook suggests management has increased confidence in the REIT’s underlying cash flow resilience and leasing performance across its defense-focused portfolio. We’ll now examine how COPT Defense Properties’ higher full-year earnings guidance could influence its existing...
COPT Defense Properties recently raised the midpoint of its full-year 2026 diluted EPS guidance to a range of $1.24–$1.30 and issued new second-quarter 2026 diluted EPS guidance of $0.31–$0.33. This tighter, higher earnings outlook suggests management has increased confidence in the REIT’s underlying cash flow resilience and leasing performance across its defense-focused portfolio. We’ll now examine how COPT Defense Properties’ higher full-year earnings guidance could influence its existing...
| Fund | Style | Shares | Value | % of Port | Change vs. last quarter | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StateStreet | passive | 6.84M | $211.30M | 0.01% | Added+7.3% | 2026-03-31 |
| TwoSigma | quant | 2.24M | $68.67M | 0.06% | Added+131.9% | 2026-03-31 |
| Wellington | fundamental | 972.6K | $29.76M | 0.01% | Added+12.4% | 2026-03-31 |
| RenTech | quant | 253.9K | $7.77M | 0.01% | Added+81.3% | 2026-03-31 |
| FidelityFMR | fundamental | 222.8K | $6.82M | 0.00% | Trimmed-84.7% | 2026-03-31 |
| Citadel | multi-strat | 35.8K | $1.10M | 0.00% | New | 2026-03-31 |
| DEShaw | quant | 21.1K | $645.57K | 0.00% | Trimmed-57.4% | 2026-03-31 |
| TRowePrice | fundamental | 115.3K | $3.53K | 0.00% | Added+20.1% | 2026-03-31 |
| Report Date | EPS Estimate | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27upcoming | 0.32 | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 0.32 | 0.34 | +6.50% |
| 2026-02-05 | 0.33 | 0.33 | -0.30% |
| 2025-10-30 | 0.35 | 0.35 | -0.43% |
| 2025-07-28 | 0.34 | 0.34 | +1.13% |
| 2025-04-28 | 0.33 | 0.31 | -5.17% |
| 2025-02-06 | 0.34 | 0.32 | -7.35% |
| 2024-10-28 | 0.32 | 0.33 | +1.59% |
| 2024-07-29 | 0.30 | 1.03 | +243.97% |
| 2024-04-25 | 0.28 | 0.30 | +3.61% |
| 2024-02-08 | 0.29 | 0.30 | +4.59% |
| 2023-10-26 | 0.27 | 0.33 | +25.62% |
| 2023-07-27 | 0.25 | 0.28 | +11.68% |
| 2023-04-27 | 0.40 | 0.70 | +74.22% |
| 2023-02-09 | 0.30 | 0.28 | -6.16% |
| 2022-10-27 | 0.25 | 0.29 | +17.96% |
| 30d | 90d | YTD | 1y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDP | +3.39% | -0.31% | +15.32% | +16.79% |
| XLRE | -0.74% | +0.66% | +9.02% | +5.42% |
| Alpha (stock − sector) | +4.13% | -0.97% | +6.30% | +11.38% |