# COPT Defense Properties (CDP): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Office
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

COPT is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that focuses on the ownership, management, leasing, development, and strategic acquisition of office and data center assets. The majority of its portfolio is dedicated to serving the United States Government and its contractors, particularly those engaged in national security, defense, and information technology (IT) operations, which the company identifies as growing, resilient, and high-priority missions. Furthermore, COPT maintains a collection of Class-A office properties located in select urban submarkets across the greater Washington, DC/B...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-26:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $34.10 USD |
| Market Cap | $3.87B |
| P/E (TTM) | 23.68 |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.44 |
| 52-Week Range | $27.06 – $38.90 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.71% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.71% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.27 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.28 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 4 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 4.9% / 3.9% / 3.1% / 1.5% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 86.2% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 53.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 88.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 55.0% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $0.3200 | 2026-10-15 |
| 2026-06-30 | $0.3200 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.3200 | 2026-04-15 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.3050 | 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.3050 | 2025-10-16 |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.3050 | 2025-07-16 |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.3050 | 2025-04-16 |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.2950 | 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-09-30 | $0.2950 | 2024-10-17 |
| 2024-06-28 | $0.2950 | 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-03-27 | $0.2950 | 2024-04-17 |
| 2023-12-28 | $0.2850 | 2024-01-18 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cdp/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does COPT Defense Properties do?

COPT Defense Properties (CDP) operates in the REIT - Office industry within the Real Estate sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is CDP's market cap?

COPT Defense Properties (CDP) has a market capitalization of approximately $3.87 billion, as of October 26, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does CDP pay a dividend?

Yes, COPT Defense Properties (CDP) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.71%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does CDP pay dividends?

COPT Defense Properties pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.28 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CDP's payout ratio?

COPT Defense Properties's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### How are CDP's dividends taxed?

COPT Defense Properties (CDP) is a real estate investment trust (REIT). REIT distributions are typically a mix of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital, and are reported on Form 1099-DIV. Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cdp
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cdp/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cdp/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cdp/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cdp/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/cdp/peers

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