COPT Defense Properties

NYSE:CDP Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.6b

COPT Defense Properties Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

COPT Defense Properties has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 4.1%, while the Office REITs industry saw earnings declining at 15.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.9% per year. COPT Defense Properties's return on equity is 10.3%, and it has net margins of 19.9%.

Key information

4.07%

Earnings growth rate

3.96%

EPS growth rate

Office REITs Industry Growth3.05%
Revenue growth rate3.88%
Return on equity10.27%
Net Margin19.92%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

CDP: 2026 Lease Retention And Dividend Path Will Guide Fairly Valued Shares

Analysts have revised the COPT Defense Properties price target slightly lower, from about $35.50 to roughly $35.38, reflecting updated views on lease retention risk and modestly revised assumptions for the discount rate, profit margin, and forward P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on COPT Defense Properties points to a mixed setup, with some analysts slightly more constructive on valuation and others focused on execution risk around future lease rollovers.

CDP: 2026 Lease Retention And Dividend Outlook Will Shape Potential Upside

Analysts raised their price target on COPT Defense Properties by $2 to $33, citing recent Street research that emphasizes the importance of considering 2026 lease expirations when assessing the REIT. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around the new US$33 price target focuses heavily on how COPT Defense Properties handles 2026 lease expirations and what that could mean for valuation and execution over the next few years.

CDP: 2026 Lease Retention And Rising Dividend Are Expected To Drive Upside

Analysts have nudged their price targets for COPT Defense Properties higher, with recent moves to $33 and above grounded in expectations that management can effectively address 2026 lease expirations and maintain occupancy. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes on COPT Defense Properties focus heavily on how 2026 lease expirations and tenant retention could influence valuation over the next couple of years.

COPT Defense Properties: A Resilient REIT With Inflecting Growth

Mar 17

CDP: Lease Retention And Dividend Growth Will Shape Balanced Future Returns

The analyst price target for COPT Defense Properties has been nudged higher by $0.38 to $35.50, as analysts factor in updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E, following recent Street research price target increases from firms such as Truist, Citi and Cantor Fitzgerald. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has centered on how lease retention, revenue growth assumptions and valuation inputs may shape the outlook for COPT Defense Properties, with several firms adjusting their price targets in response.

CDP: Defense Leasing And Dividend Increases Will Support Balanced Future Returns

Analysts have raised their price target on COPT Defense Properties by $1.75 to $35.13, citing updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth and a modestly lower discount rate, partly offset by adjusted profit margin and P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research has generally taken a constructive view on COPT Defense Properties, with multiple price target increases clustered around the low to mid US$30s.

CDP: Defense Leasing Pipeline And Stable REIT Conditions Will Support Premium Multiple

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for COPT Defense Properties up slightly to $33.38 from $33.25, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, alongside recent Street research citing generally healthy REIT operating conditions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive tone on COPT Defense Properties, with the fair value adjustment and updated price targets grounded in current REIT operating conditions and the latest earnings season readthroughs.

CDP: AI Gateway Office Demand Will Support Premium Multiple At 33

Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on COPT Defense Properties to $33.00, citing resilient REIT sector fundamentals, slightly faster projected revenue growth, marginally better profit margins, and supportive demand trends tied to artificial intelligence driven office markets. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a broadly constructive stance on COPT Defense Properties, with price targets nudged higher alongside reaffirmed positive ratings.

CDP: Future AI Office Demand Will Support Premium Multiple At Raised 33 Price Level

Analysts have lifted their price target on COPT Defense Properties to $33.00 from a prior range of $30.00 to $32.00, citing resilient REIT operating trends and growing enthusiasm for AI driven demand in key office markets as support for maintaining a premium valuation multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on COPT Defense Properties reflects a generally constructive view on the company’s fundamentals and outlook, with multiple firms aligning around a $33 price target while differing somewhat on risk and execution assumptions.

CDP: Future Demand Will Reflect Stable Operations and Exposure to AI Sectors

Analysts have increased their price target for COPT Defense Properties from $32.57 to $33.25, citing stable operating conditions and favorable exposure to growth sectors such as artificial intelligence and prime office markets. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates reflect both confidence in COPT Defense Properties' positioning and a measured view of its near-term challenges.

Rising US Defense Spending Will Expand Mission Critical Lease Demand

A modest uptick in both the analyst price target and discount rate for COPT Defense Properties—despite an essentially unchanged future P/E—suggests a slightly more optimistic outlook with increased required returns, raising the fair value estimate to $32.57. What's in the News Raised full-year 2025 diluted EPS guidance to $1.30–$1.34 from $1.28–$1.34.
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Expected Defense Budget Increase Will Spur Demand For SCIF Leases

Increased defense spending and demand for specialized spaces could drive revenue growth through higher occupancy and new leases.

COPT Defense: High Rates And DOGE Uncertainty Limit Upside

Feb 13

COPT Defense Properties Is Just Getting Started

Oct 23

COPT Defense Properties: Not Your Average Office REIT

Jun 22

COPT Defense Properties: Slow And Steady Growth

Apr 10

COPT Defense Properties: A Solid Buy For Its Government Rent Checks

Jan 30

Corporate Office Properties: Further Room To Rise Following Strong Monthly Gains

Aug 01

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How COPT Defense Properties makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:CDP Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 26781156480
31 Dec 25767152480
30 Sep 25753149480
30 Jun 25751144470
31 Mar 25749141470
31 Dec 24754138470
30 Sep 24750137470
30 Jun 24729-116460
31 Mar 24711-121440
31 Dec 23685-75430
30 Sep 23681-58430
30 Jun 23695190410
31 Mar 23712192410
31 Dec 22741143390
30 Sep 22752105370
30 Jun 22736101380
31 Mar 22707110400
31 Dec 2166673410
30 Sep 21617140400
30 Jun 2160581370
31 Mar 2159363360
31 Dec 2058495360
30 Sep 2060558370
30 Jun 20610111390
31 Mar 20640194390
31 Dec 19613186400
30 Sep 19625165380
30 Jun 19603163370
31 Mar 1957476360
31 Dec 1858172350
30 Sep 1860664340
30 Jun 1862566340
31 Mar 1863055350
31 Dec 1761455370
30 Sep 1759267380
30 Jun 1757770380
31 Mar 1757211380
31 Dec 1657514380
30 Sep 1657631400
30 Jun 1658494400
31 Mar 16609156400
31 Dec 15626163410
30 Sep 15629109400
30 Jun 1563242400

Quality Earnings: CDP has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CDP's current net profit margins (19.9%) are higher than last year (18.8%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CDP's earnings have grown by 4.1% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CDP's earnings growth over the past year (10.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (4.1% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: CDP earnings growth over the past year (10.7%) exceeded the Office REITs industry -8.5%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: CDP's Return on Equity (10.3%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/01 03:22
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/01 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

COPT Defense Properties is covered by 26 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David RodgersBaird
Jing Xian Tan BonnelBofA Global Research
William CatherwoodBTIG