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COPT Defense Properties (CDP) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$31.93 +0.11 (+0.35%)
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COPT Defense Properties Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
4.01%
Annual Dividend
$1.28
Recent
Dividend Payment
Apr. 15
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
2.09%
Dividend Payout Ratio
92.75%

COPT Defense Properties (CDP) pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share, with a dividend yield of 4.01%. The most recent quarterly payment of $0.32 per share was paid on Wednesday, April 15, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, March 31. The company currently pays out 92.75% of its earnings and 44.54% of its cash flow as dividends.

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CDP Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of COPT Defense Properties' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

CDP Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks COPT Defense Properties' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

COPT Defense Properties vs. The Competition

Compare COPT Defense Properties' annual dividend and yield with averages for Finance and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeCOPT Defense PropertiesFinance CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.28$0.02$1.72
Dividend Yield4.03%5.74%4.00%

COPT Defense Properties Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings92.75%
Based on This Year's Estimate46.04%
Based on Next Year's Estimate44.60%
Based on Cashflow44.78%

COPT Defense Properties Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/19/2026quarterly$0.32+$0.0150
4.92%
4.19%3/31/20263/31/20264/15/2026
11/13/2025quarterly$0.3050 - 4.38%12/31/202512/31/20251/15/2026
8/14/2025quarterly$0.3050 - 4.2%9/30/20259/30/202510/16/2025
5/20/2025quarterly$0.3050 - 4.44%6/30/20256/30/20257/16/2025
2/20/2025quarterly$0.3050+$0.01
3.39%
4.57%3/31/20253/31/20254/16/2025
11/14/2024quarterly$0.2950 - 3.9%12/31/202412/31/20241/15/2025
8/8/2024quarterly$0.2950 - 4.1%9/30/20249/30/202410/17/2024
5/9/2024quarterly$0.2950 - 4.8%6/28/20246/28/20247/17/2024

This table shows COPT Defense Properties' quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

COPT Defense Properties Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for COPT Defense Properties is 4.03%. Learn more on CDP's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for CDP shares is $1.28. Learn more on CDP's annual dividend history.

COPT Defense Properties pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

COPT Defense Properties' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.32 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

COPT Defense Properties' most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 2.09% per year.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0150 on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for CDP is:
  • 92.75% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 46.04% based on this year's estimates
  • 44.60% based on next year's estimates
  • 44.78% based on cash flow

COPT Defense Properties' dividend yield of 4.03% is lower than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. COPT Defense Properties' dividend payout ratio of 92.75% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, CDP will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 44.60% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate COPT Defense Properties stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NYSE:CDP) was last updated on 5/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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