CDP
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COPT Defense Properties (CDP) closed at $31.01 as of 2026-05-01, trading 24.5% above its 200-week moving average of $24.91. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 29.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.91 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1743 weeks of data, CDP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times. On average, these episodes lasted 16 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CDP at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.9%.
With a market cap of $3.6 billion, CDP is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 10.4%. The stock trades at 2.3x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CDP would have grown to $2128, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. CDP has returned 9.6% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CDP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CDP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 31 historical episodes, buying CDP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +7.4% after 12 months (median +8.0%), compared to +12.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 71% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +11.5% vs +30.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CDP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CDP has crossed below its 200-week MA 31 times with an average 1-year return of +7.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1992 | Dec 1992 | 1 | 2.8% | +23.3% | +2294.6% |
| Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 | 1 | 1.0% | +12.6% | +2165.8% |
| Jun 1994 | Jul 1994 | 4 | 3.1% | -34.9% | +2088.9% |
| Jul 1994 | Aug 1994 | 1 | 0.8% | -34.9% | +2035.6% |
| Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 | 1 | 0.8% | -18.6% | +2035.6% |
| Sep 1994 | Oct 1994 | 1 | 0.9% | -28.4% | +2035.6% |
| Oct 1994 | May 1997 | 132 | 34.5% | -28.8% | +2045.2% |
| Jun 1997 | Jul 1997 | 6 | 3.0% | +87.1% | +2386.5% |
| Aug 1997 | Aug 1997 | 1 | 0.2% | +64.2% | +2401.3% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 1 | 1.4% | -24.0% | +107.4% |
| Dec 2007 | Apr 2008 | 18 | 18.6% | -9.3% | +114.8% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 3 | 4.6% | -10.6% | +99.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Aug 2009 | 44 | 39.3% | +12.3% | +105.0% |
| Aug 2009 | Sep 2009 | 1 | 2.1% | +14.6% | +87.2% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 5 | 5.6% | +11.4% | +92.3% |
| Jun 2011 | Apr 2013 | 95 | 36.4% | -23.5% | +90.9% |
| May 2013 | Jul 2013 | 6 | 10.0% | +8.2% | +101.9% |
| Jul 2013 | Feb 2014 | 29 | 16.2% | +14.6% | +99.4% |
| Jul 2015 | Feb 2016 | 30 | 13.9% | +35.6% | +111.3% |
| Feb 2018 | Apr 2018 | 7 | 4.4% | +5.4% | +70.8% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 15 | 20.0% | +19.1% | +64.1% |
| Feb 2019 | Mar 2019 | 1 | 0.2% | +2.1% | +64.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Jul 2020 | 22 | 39.0% | +7.4% | +60.9% |
| Aug 2020 | Nov 2020 | 14 | 14.1% | +16.2% | +56.7% |
| Dec 2020 | Jan 2021 | 5 | 3.2% | +10.1% | +54.1% |
| Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 | 1 | 0.6% | +18.7% | +50.8% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 5 | 9.0% | +3.7% | +51.9% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 17 | 10.7% | +8.0% | +49.4% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 8 | 4.2% | +31.8% | +46.6% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 3.1% | +33.2% | +48.0% |
| Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | 6 | 3.8% | +17.9% | +44.2% |
| Average | 16 | — | +7.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CDP below its 200-week moving average?
No. COPT Defense Properties (CDP) is currently 24.5% above its 200-week moving average of $24.91. It would need to fall to $24.91 to cross below the line.
What is CDP's 200-week moving average price?
COPT Defense Properties's 200-week moving average is $24.91 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CDP drops below its 200-week moving average?
CDP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +7.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 16 weeks on average.
Is CDP a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CDP as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 54. Return on equity is 10.4%. Price-to-book is 2.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CDP compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in CDP would have grown to $2128, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 9.6% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. CDP has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CDP pay a dividend?
Yes. COPT Defense Properties currently pays a dividend yield of 398.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01