Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.21
COPT Defense Properties (CDP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1992 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.8%
Payout Ratio
89.7%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
3 years
CDP Dividend Income Check
Safety
89.7% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is rising.
CDP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.8%
Trailing DPS$1.21
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout89.7%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout63.5%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR3.5%
5Y CAGR2.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return24.6%
5Y Total Return34.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,49010Y ago$16,04420Y ago$14,056
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CDP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
CDP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
COPT Defense Properties distributes 89.7% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 63.5%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CDP has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.5% and 5-year CAGR of 2.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CDP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.8% dividend yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 34.9%, with dividends contributing 20.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,044 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
CDP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.79
Avg/Payment$0.2893
Latest Change+4.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.3200 | ↑ +4.9% | 4.04% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3050 | — | 4.39% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3050 | — | 4.16% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.3050 | — | 4.35% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.3050 | ↑ +3.4% | 4.36% | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.2950 | — | 3.81% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2950 | — | 3.86% | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.2950 | — | 4.63% | Jul 17, 2024 |
CDP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.8%
#6 of 8
Safety
At Risk
89.7% payout
Streak
3Y
2.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDPCOPT Defense Propert… | $3.6B | 3.8% | 89.7% | 3 | At Risk |
2nd  DEAEasterly Government … | $1.1B | 9.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  GMREGlobal Medical REIT … | $94M | 63.5% | 9.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 PDMPiedmont Office Real… | $1.1B | 2.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  HIWHighwoods Properties… | $2.8B | 7.6% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BXPBXP, Inc. | $9.5B | 6.8% | 2.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 VNOVornado Realty Trust | $5.9B | 2.3% | 15.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
 KRCKilroy Realty Corpor… | $4.2B | 6.2% | 93.4% | 0 | At Risk |
CDP Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.32 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $1.22 | 3.4% | 4 | $1.34 | 91.0% | 1.10x | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $1.18 | 3.5% | 4 | $1.23 | 95.9% | 1.04x | 4.7% |
| 2023 | $1.14 | 3.6% | 4 | $-0.65 | — | — | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $1.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.53 | 71.9% | 1.39x | 4.3% |
| 2021 | $1.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.68 | 161.8% | 0.62x | 4.3% |
| 2020 | $1.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.87 | 126.4% | 0.79x | 4.3% |
| 2019 | $1.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.71 | 64.3% | 1.55x | 4.3% |
| 2018 | $1.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.69 | 159.4% | 0.63x | 4.3% |
| 2017 | $1.10 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.69 | 159.4% | 0.63x | 4.3% |
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Start ComparisonCDP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CDP stock.
How much dividend does CDP pay per share?
COPT Defense Properties (CDP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.21 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CDP's next ex-dividend date?
CDP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CDP typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CDP's dividend safe?
CDP's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +89.7% and FCF payout ratio of +63.5%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CDP a Dividend Payer?
Yes, COPT Defense Properties is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CDP pay dividends?
COPT Defense Properties pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.21 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 34+ years from 1992 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CDP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CDP five years ago would be worth approximately $13,490 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CDP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CDP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.