FrançaisAre analysts right about COPT Defense Properties (CDP)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For COPT Defense Properties, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 36% were profitable, average return +8% (14 calls). At 3 months: +4% average return (52% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
Not enough scored calls for a reliable ranking.
Valuation
Is COPT Defense Properties overvalued, and is it a good time to buy COPT Defense Properties right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: COPT Defense Properties's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | COPT Defense Properties | Sector median (Real Estate) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 25.9 | 29.5 |
| Forward P/E | 25.5 | 34.2 |
| Net margin | 21% | 25% |
👉 COPT Defense Properties is valued in line with its sector (25.9 vs 29.5).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : COPT Defense Properties pays about $1.25/share/yr → 3.41% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is COPT Defense Properties a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on COPT Defense Properties (CDP) is "Buy" (17 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 36% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is COPT Defense Properties's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $37.50 (+1% vs $37.28), ranging from $34.00 to $43.00 (6 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on COPT Defense Properties?
Over 1 year, 36% of analyst targets on COPT Defense Properties were profitable, for an average return of +8% (across 14 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the COPT Defense Properties stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $37.50 within 12 months, i.e. +1% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $43.00, the most cautious $34.00.
What is the COPT Defense Properties stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $37.50, +1%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (36%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is COPT Defense Properties overvalued?
Its P/E is 25.9, forward P/E 25.5. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.