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COPT Defense PropertiesCDP -0.40%72 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 2.40. GuruFocus rates CDP with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 72/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $29.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 620 REITs companies, COPT Defense Properties ranks better than 55.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for COPT Defense Properties's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
CDP'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.8 Med: 2.4 Max: 16
Current: 3.5
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of COPT Defense Properties was 16.00% per year. The lowest was -17.80% per year. And the median was 2.40% per year.
CDP's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 55.65% of 620
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 2.75
vs CDP: 3.50
During the past 12 months, COPT Defense Properties's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of COPT Defense Properties is 0.92, which seems too high.
Warning Sign:
COPT Defense Properties stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year low.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of COPT Defense Properties was 6.18. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.20.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of COPT Defense Properties is 0.92, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
COPT Defense Properties Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.320000
2026-06-30
2026-06-30
2026-07-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.320000
2026-03-31
2026-03-31
2026-04-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.305000
2025-12-31
2025-12-31
2026-01-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.305000
2025-09-30
2025-09-30
2025-10-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
COPT Defense Properties's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $35.16.
COPT Defense Properties's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.25.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of COPT Defense Properties was 6.67%. The lowest was 3.10%. And the median was 4.05%.
Warning Sign:
COPT Defense Properties stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year low.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
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CDP vs KRC, SLG, CUZ: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, COPT Defense Properties's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
COPT Defense Properties 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, COPT Defense Properties's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where COPT Defense Properties's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.50% mean?
COPT Defense Properties (CDP) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on COPT Defense Properties and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, COPT Defense Properties ranks #275 out of 620 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 44.4%.
Is COPT Defense Properties' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
COPT Defense Properties' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.50% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 2.40. The REITs industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.75. COPT Defense Properties' value of 3.50% is 27.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COPT Defense Properties ranks #275 out of 620 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, COPT Defense Properties has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COPT Defense Properties' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to KRC and SLG?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, COPT Defense Properties ranks #275 out of 620 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts COPT Defense Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.75. COPT Defense Properties' value of 3.50% is 27.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.40 vs. the industry median of 2.75, COPT Defense Properties has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a REITs company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among REITs companies is 2.75, based on 620 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. COPT Defense Properties's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 3.50% is 27.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on COPT Defense Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COPT Defense Properties's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.50%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COPT Defense Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COPT Defense Properties (CDP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.25, compared to a current price of $35.16 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.50%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 2.40 and 27.3% above the REITs industry median of 2.75. COPT Defense Properties' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For COPT Defense Properties (CDP), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.50% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is COPT Defense Properties (CDP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COPT Defense Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.16 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.25.
GuruFocus considers COPT Defense Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CDP:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 3.50% (46% above median its 10-year median of 2.40)
GF Value™: $29.25 vs. price of $35.16 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.3% above the REITs median (#275 of 620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
COPT Defense Properties is a fully-integrated and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning, operating and developing properties in locations proximate to, or sometimes containing, key U.S. Government (USG) defense installations and missions. The company has two reportable segments: Defense/IT Portfolio; and Other. Defense/IT Portfolio includes sub-segments such as: Fort George G. Meade and the Baltimore/Washington Corridor (Fort Meade/BW Corridor); Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama; Northern Virginia Defense/IT Locations (NoVA Defense/IT); Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas; locations serving the U.S. Navy (Navy Support); and data center shells in Northern Virginia.
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