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Copt Defense Properties (CDP) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 22% confidence · analysed Oct 30, 2026
On Oct 30, 2026, our model rated Copt Defense Properties (CDP) WEAK BUY with 22% confidence at a price of $33.35. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 48, close to the neutral 50 line, so momentum is balanced.
MACD is above its signal line, a sign that short-term momentum is turning up.
The price has slipped below its 50-day moving average but is still above the 200-day: a pullback inside a longer-term uptrend.
Volume is about normal (1.4x the 20-day average).
Trend structure and money flow
Market structure: ranging / no clear structure.
The most recent swing high is $38.54 and the swing low is $26.28; traders often treat these as resistance and support.
Price is sitting in a bullish order block, a zone where large buyers stepped in before.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 1.02, which looks reasonably priced for its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 20.8% and revenue growth of +3.9%.
In its latest quarter it earned $0.41 per share, which beat the $0.35 analysts expected, with revenue +3.9% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 1.8 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "buy", with an average price target of $39.75.
The next earnings report is expected around Feb 4, 2027; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $33.35, a target of $34.65 (+3.9%) and a stop-loss at $31.80 (-4.6%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 0.8 to 1: the potential loss is bigger than the gain, a weak setup.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Nov 9, 2026 whatever the price does.
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.22 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 47.56, MACD bullish, price below SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 1.02, margin 20.8%, revenue growth 3.9%. Financial results: YoY revenue +3.9%, last EPS surprise +17.1%, next earnings 2027-02-04. Smart Money Concepts: ranging / no clear structure, price retesting a bullish order block, price retesting a bearish order block. FinGPT news read: positive. Suggested levels: entry $33.35, target $34.65, stop-loss $31.8, exit by 2026-11-09 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for CDP
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 22% | $33.35 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
Recent news on CDP
- Oct 30, 2026: COPT Defense Beats And Raises Again, But Slowing FFO Growth And A New Rate Headwind Complicate A Strong Defense-Demand Story (Earnings Whispers)
- Oct 30, 2026: COPT Defense Properties Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results with EPS of $0.41 and FFO per Share of $0.71 (Nasdaq)
- Oct 29, 2026: COPT Defense: Q3 Earnings Snapshot (Associated Press)
- Oct 29, 2026: COPT Defense Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results (Business Wire)
Frequently asked questions
Is CDP a buy right now?
As of Oct 30, 2026, our automated model rates Copt Defense Properties (CDP) WEAK BUY with 22% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for CDP?
The model's most recent plan targets $34.65 with a stop-loss at $31.80, from an entry near $33.35.
When does Copt Defense Properties report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Feb 4, 2027.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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