CDP COPT Defense Properties dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: Mar 31, 2025
Dividend yield: 4.34%
Payout ratio: 95.2%
COPT Defense Properties's most recent dividend was on Mar 31, 2025 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.305 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.19 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 4.34% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has increased by $0.01, or 3.4% from the prior payment.
CDP dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
COPT Defense Properties Dividend yield
COPT Defense Properties's dividend yield of 4.34% is below the Real Estate sector and the industry average. Compared to its Real Estate sector average of 7.17%, COPT Defense Properties's dividend yield is 39% lower. Historically CDP's dividend yield has averaged at 4.3% in the last 5 years, which is similar to the current yield.
CDP Dividend history
COPT Defense Properties has been paying dividends since 1994. CDP has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 3.5% for the last twelve months. But since the stock price has gone up by 13% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 9%.
COPT Defense Properties Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.305 | 4.36% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.295 | 3.81% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.295 | 3.86% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.295 | 4.63% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.295 | 4.78% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.285 | 4.42% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.285 | 4.76% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.285 | 4.71% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.285 | 4.8% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.275 | 4.24% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.275 | 4.8% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.275 | 4.17% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.275 | 3.79% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.275 | 3.93% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.275 | 3.99% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.275 | 4.04% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.275 | 4.14% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.275 | 4.28% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.275 | 4.69% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.275 | 4.37% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.275 | 4.91% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.275 | 3.74% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.275 | 3.71% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.275 | 4.16% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.275 | 3.97% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.275 | 5.25% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.275 | 3.81% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.275 | 3.81% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.275 | 4.26% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.275 | 3.75% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.275 | 3.33% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.275 | 3.12% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.275 | 3.36% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.275 | 3.61% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.275 | 3.82% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.275 | 3.8% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.275 | 4.19% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.275 | 4.98% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.275 | 5.24% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.275 | 4.53% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.275 | 3.83% |
COPT Defense Properties dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
COPT Defense Properties's payout ratio of 95.2% is below the Real Estate sector and the industry average. Compared to its Real Estate sector average of 166.9%, COPT Defense Properties's payout ratio is 43% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
CDP dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NNN National Retail Properties Inc | 5.56% | $2.32 | 107.4% |
| NHI National Health Investors Inc | 4.96% | $3.6 | 113.2% |
| CDP COPT Defense Properties | 4.34% | $1.19 | 95.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does COPT Defense Properties pay a dividend?
Yes, COPT Defense Properties has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. CDP has been paying dividends since 1994.
When was CDP's last dividend?
COPT Defense Properties's last regular dividend was on Mar 31, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.305 per share.
How much dividend does COPT Defense Properties pay (per share)?
CDP has paid dividend of $1.19 per share in the last year.
What is COPT Defense Properties's dividend yield?
Currently COPT Defense Properties's dividend yield is 4.34%.
How often does COPT Defense Properties pay dividends?
COPT Defense Properties pays dividends quarterly.
What is COPT Defense Properties's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of COPT Defense Properties is 95.2%.
Does COPT Defense Properties pay a good dividend?
COPT Defense Properties's dividend yield is below the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.