CDP Dividend History & Analysis | 4.4% Yield

CDP has a dividend yield of 4.4% and paid 1.22 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.38%
Payout Ratio 122.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.62%
Consistency Lifetime 95.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.61%
Payout FCF 43.5%
Streak Years 34
Dividend Rating 66.28%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 14%
Total Return 5y: 49.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Real Estate

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NLOP 289 M 51.1% 160%
AIV 817 M 40.2% 89.9%
IRS 1,298 M 10.1% 53.2%
MERY 1,168 M 9.42% 21.1%
BRSP 777 M 11.9% 12.5%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NLOP 289 M 360% 51.2%
RHP 5,913 M 137% 47.6%
LINE 8,920 M 133% 100%
APLE 2,801 M 121% 79.3%
RLJ 1,128 M 96.8% 92.4%

CDP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.305 0% 1.09%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-16 Quarterly 0.305 0% 1.06%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-16 Quarterly 0.305 0% 1.11%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-16 Quarterly 0.305 3.4% 1.13%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.295 0% 0.96%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-17 Quarterly 0.295 0% 0.97%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-17 Quarterly 0.295 0% 1.2%
2024-03-27 2024-03-29 2024-04-17 Quarterly 0.295 3.5% 1.25%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-18 Quarterly 0.285 0% 1.13%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-16 Quarterly 0.285 0% 1.21%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-17 Quarterly 0.285 0% 1.22%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-17 Quarterly 0.285 3.6% 1.24%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-17 Quarterly 0.275 0% 1.07%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-17 Quarterly 0.275 0% 1.19%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% 1.04%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.94%
2021-12-31 2022-01-03 2022-01-18 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.98%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% 1%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% 1%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% 1.03%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-30 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-30 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-17 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-17 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A

CDP Dividend FAQ

COPT Defense Properties (NYSE: CDP) is an S&P MidCap 400 REIT that self-manages a portfolio of 198 properties-22.6 million sq ft-located near or within U.S. government defense installations. As of 30 Sept 2025 the portfolio was 97 % leased, with tenants comprising the U.S. government and its defense contractors who demand mission-critical, high-security space.

What is the Dividend Yield of CDP?

As of February 2026, CDP`s dividend yield is 4.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.22 USD by the current share price of 32.45.

Does CDP pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CDP paid a dividend of 1.22 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.305 USD.

How often does CDP pay dividends?

CDP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CDP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

CDP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CDP for the next 4 payments are between 0.283 (-7.2%) and 0.29 (-4.9%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will CDP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.305 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for COPT Defense Properties (CDP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CDP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for COPT Defense Properties (CDP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CDP?

CDP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.62% per year.
Strong growth: CDP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CDP?

CDP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.61%. If you bought CDP's shares at 21.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.22 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.61% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CDP?

CDP Payout Consistency is 95.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: COPT Defense Properties has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CDP have a good Dividend Yield?

CDP`s 4.38% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CDP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CDP is 122.2%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of CDP?

CDP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.28%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CDP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CDP's Outstanding Shares?

COPT Defense Properties's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.25% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has CDP ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1992 769,200
1993 1,061,200 +37.96%
1994 1,269,800 +19.66%
1995 1,345,000 +5.92%
1996 1,547,600 +15.06%
1997 1,666,700 +7.7%
1998 2,272,700 +36.36%
1999 18,639,500 +720.15%
2000 19,974,900 +7.16%
2001 20,969,000 +4.98%
2002 24,331,000 +16.03%
2003 29,235,900 +20.16%
2004 34,794,700 +19.01%
2005 38,644,700 +11.06%
2006 47,586,000 +23.14%
2007 47,708,000 +0.26%
2008 48,527,000 +1.72%
2009 57,181,000 +17.83%
2010 59,448,000 +3.96%
2011 70,347,000 +18.33%
2012 72,571,000 +3.16%
2013 85,417,000 +17.7%
2014 90,948,000 +6.48%
2015 94,164,000 +3.54%
2016 95,142,000 +1.04%
2017 99,587,000 +4.67%
2018 108,573,000 +9.02%
2019 112,071,000 +3.22%
2020 112,409,000 +0.3%
2021 112,500,000 +0.08%
2022 112,633,000 +0.12%
2023 112,631,000 -0%
2024 113,722,000 +0.97%
2025 113,187,000 -0.47%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:39