CDP Dividend History & Yield
COPT Defense Properties · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.32 | $32.00 | Declared |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 113 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.32 | $32.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 204 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.32 | $32.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 295 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $0.32 | $32.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CDP's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.28 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CDP do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 938 | $33,234 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,688 | $166,172 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,375 | $332,344 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.61%. $10,000 in CDP would currently pay about $361 a year ($30 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CDP dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.32 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.32 | +4.9% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.305 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.305 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.305 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.305 | +3.4% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.295 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.295 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.295 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.295 | +3.5% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.285 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.285 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.285 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.285 | +3.6% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | — | $0.275 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
CDP scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About COPT Defense Properties
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. Government defense installations and missions (referred to as its Defense/IT Portfolio). The Company's tenants include the USG and their defense contractors, who are primarily engaged in priority national security activities, and who generally require mission-critical and high security property enhancements. As of June 30, 2026, the Company's Defense/IT Portfolio of 202 properties, including 24 owned through unconsolidated joint ventures, encompassed 23.3 million square feet and was 96.4% leased.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Office. First dividend on our records: Mar 25, 1992. 138 payments tracked.
CDP dividend FAQ
When is CDP's next ex-dividend date?
CDP's next ex-dividend date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 22 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.32 per share, expected on Oct 15, 2026.
How often does CDP pay dividends?
CDP pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.32 per share with an ex-date of Jun 30, 2026.
What is CDP's dividend yield?
CDP's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.53%, based on $1.25 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $35.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.28 per share, is 3.61%.
How much does CDP pay per share?
CDP pays about $0.32 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.28 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $128.00 a year.
Has CDP grown or cut its dividend?
CDP has raised its annual dividend for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.6% a year (+4.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CDP do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.61%, you would need about 938 shares of CDP (roughly $33,234 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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