COPT Defense Properties (CDP) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
COPT Defense Properties reported Q1 2026 FFO of $2.72 per share, a 5.8% year‑over‑year increase that topped guidance. Same‑property cash NOI rose 4.1% as occupancy improved and vacancy leasing hit 557,000 square feet. The REIT highlighted a $450 million development pipeline that is 86% pre‑leased, projecting $52 million of incremental NOI by 2029. Management reaffirmed 2026 FFO guidance at $2.75 per share, reflecting modest growth despite higher financing costs.
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