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COPT Defense Properties (CDP)

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COPT Defense Properties (NYSE: CDP) is a self-managed real estate investment trust focused on owning, operating, and developing properties near, and in some cases within, major U.S. government defense installations and missions. Its Defense/IT Portfolio is oriented toward tenants involved in national security-related activities, including the U.S. government and defense contractors, with property features that often support mission-critical and high-security uses. As of December 31, 2025, the portfolio included 201 properties, 24 of them held through unconsolidated joint ventures, totaling 23.2 million square feet and 96.5% leased. The company is an S&P MidCap 400 member.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-CDP
$31.13
-16.7% Downside
Fair
$37
-0.9% Downside
Fair
Great
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1.28
3.4%
July 27, 2026
27.1x
2.8x
5.5x
4.308 B
6.859 B
37.1%
99.3%
1.3
88.3%
214.9%
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Valuation • Fair Value

COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$31.13

Estimated downside of 16.7% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$15.29

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$31.13

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$37

Analysts imply downside of 0.9%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

780.5 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

801.9 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

404.8 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

421.4 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.56

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

1.3

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

214.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 27, 2026

Days to Earnings

6

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

3.4%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.28

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

88.3%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Sell

The 15-minute technical read for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Sell

The 1-hour technical read for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) has a Buy consensus, with 5 buy, 3 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 5
Hold 3
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$31.13
Estimated downside 16.7%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 16.7%
Analyst Target
$37
Implied downside 0.9%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) is $31.13. This implies an estimated downside of 16.7% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 16.7% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) is $37. The analyst target implies estimated downside of 0.9%.

The current financial health read for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) is July 27, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 3.4%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.28.

The current P/E ratio listed for COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) is 27.1x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for COPT Defense Properties is 4.308 B.

The current enterprise value listed for COPT Defense Properties is 6.859 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for COPT Defense Properties is NYSE-CDP, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

COPT Defense Properties (NYSE-CDP) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for COPT Defense Properties is 37.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for COPT Defense Properties is 99.3%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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