CDP, US22002T1088

COPT Defense sets results. MarketBeat cites USD 37.38 for COPT Defense Properties stock

Published on 10/07/2026 at 02:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Q2 revenue hit USD 197.39 million versus USD 189.36 million expected. COPT Defense Properties stock had EUR 29.80 as its October 5, 2026 prior close.

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COPT Defense Properties (ISIN US22002T1088) had a prior close of EUR 29.80 at Lang & Schwarz on October 5, 2026. On October 1, 2026, Business Wire reported that COPT Defense will release third-quarter 2026 results on October 29 after the market closes. MarketBeat cites an average 12-month price target of USD 37.38 for COPT Defense Properties stock from eight analysts, with five Buy ratings and three Holds.

Results arrive on October 29

The upcoming report will test whether the company can extend the operating progress shown in the second quarter of 2026. The investor-relations calendar also lists a conference call for October 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern, giving the market a second date for management commentary.

As of June 30, 2026, COPT Defense's Defense/IT portfolio covered 23.3 million square feet across 202 properties and was 96.4 percent leased, according to the company release carried by Business Wire. That occupancy figure gives the next earnings update a clear operating benchmark.

Leasing runs ahead of target

In an update dated September 9, 2026, Business Wire reported 408,000 square feet of vacancy leasing year to date, equal to 102 percent of the initial 400,000-square-foot target and 86 percent of the revised 475,000-square-foot target. The same update said two Redstone Gateway projects totaled 234,000 square feet and carried USD 88 million in capital commitments.

The second-quarter numbers supplied the financial comparison behind the analyst view: revenue was USD 197.39 million versus USD 189.36 million expected, while earnings per share reached USD 0.40 versus USD 0.33 expected, according to MarketBeat. COPT Defense also set fiscal 2026 earnings-per-share guidance at USD 1.39-1.43, creating a measurable benchmark for the October release.

Stock remains below its yearly high

The primary NYSE quote was USD 33.68 on October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, with a market capitalization of USD 3.8 billion and a 52-week range of USD 27.06 to USD 38.90. The quote stood 13.42 percent below the 52-week high, while the Lang & Schwarz prior close was EUR 29.80 on October 5, 2026.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of COPT Defense Properties stock.