Defense-Focused REIT Surpasses Expectations with Record Quarterly Performance

Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) has delivered an exceptional second quarter, exceeding market forecasts and demonstrating the robust health of its specialized defense and IT property portfolio. The company’s strong operational metrics and subsequent guidance upgrade highlight its commanding position within a niche real estate sector.

Reflecting this strong performance, management has raised its full-year guidance. The company now anticipates FFO per share to land between $2.65 and $2.69, with a midpoint of $2.67. This revised forecast implies a solid 3.9% growth rate compared to the previous year.

In a continued commitment to shareholder returns, the board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.305 per common share. This payment, slated for October 16, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2025, translates to an annualized dividend Read more...