Core Insights - COPT Defense reported revenue of $183.43 million for the quarter ended December 2024, marking a year-over-year increase of 2.1% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $0.65, compared to $0.30 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $181.8 million, resulting in a surprise of +0.90% [1] - The company experienced an EPS surprise of -1.52%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.66 [1] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from real estate operations was $171.41 million, slightly above the estimated $170.57 million, but represented a -4.6% change year-over-year [4] - Revenue from construction contracts and other services was $12.03 million, significantly below the average estimate of $19.49 million, reflecting a -33.8% year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - COPT Defense shares returned -2% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +2.1% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance compared to the broader market in the near term [3]
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