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8. COPT Defense Properties (NYSE:CDP)

YTD returns: -14%

Potential Upside: 31%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 23

COPT Defense Properties (NYSE:CDP) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on mission-critical facilities leased to the U.S. government and defense contractors. The company owns, develops, and manages high-security office and data center properties that support military, intelligence, and national security operations.

In 2025, shares of COPT Defense Properties (NYSE:CDP) have declined by 14%, largely due to broader volatility in the data center and AI-related sectors. In its Q4 2024 earnings report released on February 6, the company posted a 5% year-over-year increase in adjusted funds from operations per share (FFOPS), reaching $0.65. As of December 2024, its total portfolio spanned 24.5 million square feet (sq. ft.) with an occupancy rate of 93.6%, including a 95.6% occupancy rate for its 22.4 million sq. ft. Defense/IT Portfolio. Additionally, its full-year 2024 tenant retention rate remained strong at 86%. COPT Defense Properties continues to expand in key defense hubs while developing secure data center properties to meet the growing demand for national security and cybersecurity infrastructure.

Following its earnings release, Evercore ISI analyst Steve Sakwa reaffirmed his Buy rating on February 7, setting a price target of $37, which implies a 38% upside—moderately above the consensus upside of 31%.