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COPT Defense Properties reports on the operating performance of a self-managed real estate investment trust focused on properties near, and in some cases containing, key U.S. Government defense installations and missions. Its Defense/IT Portfolio serves U.S. Government tenants and defense contractors that often require mission-critical and high-security property enhancements.
Recurring CDP news includes FFO and earnings releases, leasing activity, tenant retention, occupancy and leased-rate trends, development commitments, land and property investments, financing activity, dividend declarations, distribution tax treatment, annual guidance and investor conference presentations. Company updates frequently tie portfolio growth to locations such as The National Business Park, Redstone Gateway, Northern Virginia defense and IT locations, Lackland Air Force Base and Navy-support facilities.
COPT Defense (NYSE: CDP) declared a regular second-quarter 2026 common dividend of $0.32 per share, equal to an annualized $1.28 per share. The dividend is payable July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 30, 2026.
As of March 31, 2026, its Defense/IT portfolio comprised 201 properties totaling 23.2 million square feet and was 96.4% leased.
COPT Defense (NYSE: CDP) reported Q1 2026 results: diluted EPS $0.34 and FFOPS $0.69 (6.2% YoY). Same-property cash NOI rose 5.4%. Total portfolio was 94.4% occupied and 95.2% leased. Leasing totaled 1.6M SF including 1.2M SF renewals; tenant retention ~91%. Management raised the midpoint of 2026 FFOPS guidance to $2.76 and increased several midpoint guidance items. Development pipeline: 1.0M SF (73% leased) with $508M estimated investment and $139M spent. Net debt to in-place adjusted EBITDA was 6.1x.
COPT Defense (NYSE: CDP) will release first quarter 2026 results on Monday, April 27, 2026 after market close and will host a conference call on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern.
Participants must register to receive dial-in details and a personal PIN; a live webcast and an immediate webcast replay will be available in the Investors "News & Events – IR Calendar". As of Dec 31, 2025, the Defense/IT Portfolio included 201 properties (24 via joint ventures), 23.2 million square feet and was 96.5% leased. COPT Defense is an S&P MidCap 400 company.
COPT Defense (NYSE: CDP) said President & CEO Stephen E. Budorick will present at J.P. Morgan’s 2026 Industrials Conference on March 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C.
A live audio webcast and presentation materials will be available on the company’s Investor Relations News & Events – IR Calendar page. As of December 31, 2025, the Defense/IT Portfolio totaled 201 properties (23.2 million sq ft; 96.5% leased), including 24 properties held in unconsolidated joint ventures.
COPT Defense (NYSE: CDP) said President & CEO Stephen E. Budorick will present at Citi’s 2026 Global Property CEO Conference on March 2, 2026 at 3:35 p.m. ET in Hollywood, Florida. A live audio webcast and presentation materials will be available on the company investor website.
As of December 31, 2025, the company reported a Defense/IT Portfolio of 201 properties, 23.2 million square feet, and 96.5% leased.
COPT Defense (NYSE: CDP) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share for Q1 ending March 31, 2026, payable April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 31, 2026. The dividend is annualized at $1.28 per share and represents a 4.9% increase (+$0.015) versus the prior quarterly payout.
The company reported a Defense/IT Portfolio of 201 properties (including 24 in joint ventures), totaling 23.2 million sq ft and 96.5% leased as of December 31, 2025.
COPT Defense (NYSE: CDP) established 2026 guidance: EPS $1.21–$1.29 and FFOPS (Nareit, as adjusted) $2.71–$2.79. 1Q26 guidance: EPS $0.30–$0.32 and FFOPS $0.67–$0.69. Management cites Same Property cash NOI growth, developments placed into service, recent acquisitions, and higher financing costs as drivers.
Key 2026 assumptions include Same Property cash NOI change of 2.0%–3.0% (midpoint 2.5%), year-end occupancy ~93.5%–94.5% (midpoint 94.0%), consolidated interest expense $94M (midpoint), and ~ $200M–$250M planned development/acquisition capital.
COPT Defense (NYSE: CDP) reported strong full-year 2025 results with FFO per share, as adjusted, of $2.72 (up 5.8% vs. 2024) and EPS of $1.34. Same Property cash NOI rose 4.1% year-over-year. Total portfolio occupancy was 94.0% and leased rate 95.3%. The company executed 3.1 million SF of leasing in 2025 and committed $278 million to five new investments that are 81% pre-leased. Capital actions included issuance of $400 million 4.50% senior notes due 2030 and amendments increasing the revolver to $800 million. Net debt to in-place adjusted EBITDA was 5.9x and weighted average effective interest rate was 3.5% (including swaps).
COPT Defense (NYSE: CDP) executed a 148,000 square foot lease with a top‑10 U.S. defense contractor at 400 National Business Parkway, near Fort George G. Meade, for a term of nearly 11 years that is expected to commence in Q4 2026. This raises the company's 882,000 square foot development pipeline to 86% leased.
As of September 30, 2025, the Defense/IT Portfolio comprised 198 properties totaling 22.6 million sq ft and was 97.0% leased. The lease adds mission‑critical tenancy aligned with the company's focus on properties proximate to U.S. government defense installations.
COPT Defense (NYSE: CDP) announced the 2025 tax characterization of its common share distributions. Four quarterly distributions of $0.3050 each total $1.2200 per share, all allocated to 2025 for tax purposes.
Of the $1.2200, $1.1904 is taxable ordinary dividend, $0.0296 is total capital gain distribution, and no return of capital was reported. The 12/31/2025 record-date payment (paid 1/15/2026) is also allocated to 2025.