COPT Defense Properties (CDP) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Aug 28, 2026
COPT Defense Properties · Real Estate · ref. ETF XLRE · 44 calls · price $37.28
What the company does: COPT Defense Properties, an S&P MidCap 400 Company, is a self-managed REIT focused on owning, operating and developing properties in locations proximate to, or sometimes containing, key U.S.
📈 COPT Defense Properties (CDP) stock price
$37.28+29.2% over range
Aug 28, 25low $27.32 · high $38.35Aug 27, 26
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Buy
50% recommend buying · 6 analysts
📊 JPI status : COPT Defense Properties has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 CDP price target & analyst consensus — price $37.28
The price target · all analysts combined (6 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 6$43+15.3%
Median target · of 6 targets$37.5+0.6%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 6$34-8.8%
Current price$37.28
Where these 6 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
350%
$38 ↔ $43
Below
350%
$34 ↔ $37
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Cantor Fitzgerald — 63% of its targets hit on this sector (8 calls tested). It aims for $37 (-0.8 %), call made on June 26, 2026, maturing on June 26, 2027 (63 d ago).
The 2 reliable analysts
$37.50+0.5 %
The 4 other firms
$38+1.9 %
How to read it: the 2 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 1 aim above the price, 1 below, hence their $37.50 median. “The 4 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 6 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy350%
Hold350%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 CDP price target all
All 44 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 44 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on CDP most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in CDP? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about COPT Defense Properties? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
💰 COPT Defense Properties dividend: yield, history & growth › open the full page
3.41%annual yield
That's ~$1.25 per share per year.
📈 COPT Defense Properties fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 25.9Net margin 20.8 %Revenue growth +3.9 %Fairly valued
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2022
marg. 23 %
2023
Rev −7%Profit −142%
2024
Rev +10%
2025
Rev +1%Profit +10%
🔎 Detailed analyses
✅ Historical analyst reliability on CDP
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedbush ↗ | 67% | +16.7% | 3 |
| Wells Fargo ↗ | 67% | +6.3% | 3 |
| Jefferies ↗ | 67% | +5.8% | 3 |
| Evercore ISI Group ↗ | 33% | -0.7% | 3 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in COPT Defense Properties would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in COPT Defense Properties 10 years ago would be worth $1,667 today, i.e. +5%/yr on average. Best year: 2016 (+43%), worst: 2018 (-28%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in COPT Defense Properties
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,176 | +18% |
| 3 years ago | $1,403 | +40% |
| 5 years ago | $1,395 | +40% |
Return by year (COPT Defense Properties)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +31% | $1,309 (+31%) |
| 2025 | -10% | $1,176 (+18%) |
| 2024 | +21% | $1,420 (+42%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
📰 Recent news on COPT Defense Properties
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📋 All analyst calls on CDP
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Truist Securities ↗
Aug 24, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$38
Price at call : $37.55 — gap to target +1%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target +2%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 58% · +9.5% (81 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 24, 27
matures : Aug 24, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$40
Price at call : $37.96 — gap to target +5%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 45.5% · -9.2% (44 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 27
matures : Jul 30, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Jul 28, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$43
Price at call : $38.08 — upside +13%
Today : $37.28 — upside +15%
🎯 on CDP : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 49.3% · -1.6% (71 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 28, 27
matures : Jul 28, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Jul 27, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$42
Price at call : $38.24 — upside +10%
Today : $37.28 — upside +13%
🎯 on CDP : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 49.3% · -1.6% (71 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 27, 27
matures : Jul 27, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Jul 6, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$41
Price at call : $36.82 — upside +11%
Today : $37.28 — upside +10%
🎯 on CDP : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 49.3% · -1.6% (71 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 6, 27
matures : Jul 6, 27
Cantor Fitzgerald ↗
Jun 25, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$37
Price at call : $35.18 — upside +5%
Today : $37.28 — upside -1%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 62.5% · +10.2% (8 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 25, 27
matures : Jun 25, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Jun 15, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$39
Price at call : $33.81 — upside +15%
Today : $37.28 — upside +5%
🎯 on CDP : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 49.3% · -1.6% (71 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 15, 27
matures : Jun 15, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Jun 8, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$34
Price at call : $34.12 — gap to target -0%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target -9%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 58% · +9.5% (81 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 8, 27
matures : Jun 8, 27
See the other 36 calls, newest to oldest
Wells Fargo ↗
Jun 1, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$36
Price at call : $31.72 — upside +13%
Today : $37.28 — upside -3%
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 1, 27
matures : Jun 1, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$34
Price at call : $31.8 — gap to target +7%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target -9%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 55.4% · +0.8% (83 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 15, 27
matures : May 15, 27
Cantor Fitzgerald ↗
Apr 29, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$37
Price at call : $31.25 — upside +18%
Today : $37.28 — upside -1%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 62.5% · +10.2% (8 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 29, 27
matures : Apr 29, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Apr 28, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$38
Price at call : $32.09 — upside +18%
Today : $37.28 — upside +2%
🎯 on CDP : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 49.3% · -1.6% (71 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 28, 27
matures : Apr 28, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Mar 3, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$33
Price at call : $32.62 — gap to target +1%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target -11%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 58% · +9.5% (81 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 3, 27
matures : Mar 3, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Feb 23, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$35
Price at call : $32.27 — upside +8%
Today : $37.28 — upside -6%
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 23, 27
matures : Feb 23, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$34
Price at call : $32.39 — gap to target +5%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target -9%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 45.5% · -9.2% (44 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 10, 27
matures : Feb 10, 27
Cantor Fitzgerald ↗
Feb 9, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$37
Price at call : $31.87 — upside +16%
Today : $37.28 — upside -1%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 62.5% · +10.2% (8 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 9, 27
matures : Feb 9, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$34
Price at call : $29.55 — upside +15%
Today : $37.28 — upside -9%
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 52.9% · +0.4% (70 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 27, 27
matures : Jan 27, 27
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Dec 15, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$34
Price at call : $29.11 — upside +17%
Today : $37.28 — upside -9%
🎯 on CDP : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 49.3% · -1.6% (71 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 15, 26
matures : Dec 15, 26
Truist Securities ↗
Dec 15, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$31
Price at call : $29.43 — gap to target +5%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target -17%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 58% · +9.5% (81 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 15, 26
matures : Dec 15, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Nov 25, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$33
Price at call : $30.65 — upside +8%
Today : $37.28 — upside -11%
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 25, 26
matures : Nov 25, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$33
Price at call : $27.84 — upside +19%
Today : $37.28 — upside -11%
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 52.9% · +0.4% (70 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 13, 26
matures : Oct 13, 26
Cantor Fitzgerald ↗
Oct 1, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$35
Price at call : $28.71 — upside +22%
Today : $37.28 — upside -6%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 62.5% · +10.2% (8 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 1, 26
matures : Oct 1, 26
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Sep 29, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$35
Price at call : $29.06 — upside +20%
Today : $37.28 — upside -6%
🎯 on CDP : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 49.3% · -1.6% (71 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 29, 26
matures : Sep 29, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$33
Price at call : $30.45 — gap to target +8%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target -11%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 55.4% · +0.8% (83 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 17, 26
matures : Sep 17, 26
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Sep 15, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$36
Price at call : $30.58 — upside +18%
Today : $37.28 — upside -3%
🎯 on CDP : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 49.3% · -1.6% (71 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 15, 26
matures : Sep 15, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
May 19, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$30
Price at call : $27.47 — upside +9%
Today : $37.28 — upside -20%
Expected +9% · Actual +16% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
+15.9%
stock +16% · XLRE +6%
matured May 19, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$31
Price at call : $27.05 — upside +15%
Today : $37.28 — upside -17%
Expected +15% · Actual +18% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 52.9% · +0.4% (70 calls)
+17.8%
stock +18% · XLRE +1%
matured Mar 17, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$35
Price at call : $30.98 — upside +13%
Today : $37.28 — upside -6%
Expected +13% · Actual -11% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 52.9% · +0.4% (70 calls)
-10.9%
stock -11% · XLRE -1%
matured Jan 2, 26
Truist Securities ↗
Dec 4, 24
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$33
Price at call : $32.26 — gap to target +2%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target -11%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 58% · +9.5% (81 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 4, 25
matures : Dec 4, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$38
Price at call : $32.95 — upside +15%
Today : $37.28 — upside +2%
Expected +15% · Actual -7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CDP : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Real estate : 43.8% · -2.2% (16 calls)
-6.7%
stock -7% · XLRE -7%
matured Nov 27, 25
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Oct 30, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$36
Price at call : $32.2 — upside +12%
Today : $37.28 — upside -3%
Expected +12% · Actual -13% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CDP : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 49.3% · -1.6% (71 calls)
-12.5%
stock -13% · XLRE -5%
matured Oct 30, 25
Wells Fargo ↗
Sep 11, 24
▲ Overweight · 🎯$32
Price at call : $29.53 — upside +8%
Today : $37.28 — upside -14%
Expected +8% · Actual +4% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
+3.8%
stock +4% · XLRE -6%
matured Sep 11, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$31
Price at call : $29.37 — gap to target +6%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target -17%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 55.4% · +0.8% (83 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 5, 25
matures : Sep 5, 25
Wells Fargo ↗
Aug 30, 24
▲ Overweight · 🎯$33
Price at call : $29.27 — upside +13%
Today : $37.28 — upside -11%
Expected +13% · Actual -1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 51.5% · -0.1% (130 calls)
-0.8%
stock -1% · XLRE -5%
matured Aug 30, 25
Truist Securities ↗
Aug 29, 24
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$31
Price at call : $29.79 — gap to target +4%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target -17%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 58% · +9.5% (81 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 29, 25
matures : Aug 29, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$33
Price at call : $28.41 — upside +16%
Today : $37.28 — upside -11%
Expected +16% · Actual -1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 22.2% · -9.9% (18 calls)
-0.5%
stock -1% · XLRE -0%
matured Aug 5, 25
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Jul 31, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$33
Price at call : $28.93 — upside +14%
Today : $37.28 — upside -11%
Expected +14% · Actual -6% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CDP : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 49.3% · -1.6% (71 calls)
-5.7%
stock -6% · XLRE -1%
matured Jul 31, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$28
Price at call : $23.97 — upside +17%
Today : $37.28 — upside -25%
Expected +17% · Actual +9% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 22.2% · -9.9% (18 calls)
+8.9%
stock +9% · XLRE +14%
matured Apr 29, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$25
Price at call : $23.71 — gap to target +5%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target -33%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 45.5% · -9.2% (44 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 22, 25
matures : Mar 22, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$28
Price at call : $24.2 — upside +16%
Today : $37.28 — upside -25%
Expected +16% · Actual +10% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CDP : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 52.9% · +0.4% (70 calls)
+10.4%
stock +10% · XLRE +10%
matured Feb 20, 25
Evercore ISI Group ↗
Feb 12, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$28
Price at call : $24.52 — upside +14%
Today : $37.28 — upside -25%
Expected +14% · Actual +16% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CDP : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Real estate : 49.3% · -1.6% (71 calls)
+16.0%
stock +16% · XLRE +10%
matured Feb 11, 25
Truist Securities ↗
Dec 21, 23
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$27
Price at call : $25.28 — gap to target +7%
Today : $37.28 — gap to target -28%
🎯 on CDP : no call matured yet · 📊 on Real estate : 58% · +9.5% (81 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 20, 24
matures : Dec 20, 24
Raymond James ↗
Nov 2, 23
▲ Outperform · 🎯$27
Price at call : $23.9 — upside +13%
Today : $37.28 — upside -28%
Expected +13% · Actual +36% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CDP : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Real estate : 52% · +3.8% (175 calls)
+35.9%
stock +36% · XLRE +23%
matured Nov 1, 24
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy COPT Defense Properties stock?
This isn't buy advice. For COPT Defense Properties, the analyst consensus is "Buy", with an average price target of $37.50 (+1% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 67% of the time (3 calls tracked on COPT Defense Properties). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy COPT Defense Properties? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on COPT Defense Properties is $43.00 (+15% above today's price); the average is $37.50. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on COPT Defense Properties on our site before trusting it.
Is COPT Defense Properties still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 4 analysts have a real record on COPT Defense Properties, the best hitting 67% over 3 calls. Current consensus: "Buy". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in COPT Defense Properties? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in CDP (and why hesitate).
What has COPT Defense Properties's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: CDP performance & returns.
Does COPT Defense Properties pay a dividend?
Yield, consistency and growth history of the dividend: CDP's dividend.
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