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DLR·Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

$174.33
-3.81 (-2.14%)
High
$178.14
Open
$176.52
Market Cap
66.28B
52W High
$210.00
Low
$173.54
P. Close
$174.33
P/E
82.95
52W Low
$146.23
Fwd P/E
64.49
DailyIQ Est.
$229.64
Inst. Ownership
51.0%
Short Interest
2.42%
Days to Cover
4.6
Div. Yield
2.74%
Next Ex-Div
~Dec 15
Technical Score (1D)
51
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
44
BEARISH
DLR scores 51 on the 1D technical view with a NEUTRAL signal and mixed momentum. Price action is in a neutral range - the market is coiling, and neither side has been willing to push to a definitive break. Sentiment at 44 is diverging from the flat technical backdrop, removing sentiment as a directional catalyst for now. Consolidations like this are often a sign that the market is waiting for new information before committing capital in either direction. The range between $171.01 and $185.27 is well-defined. When this kind of compression resolves - particularly if it resolves with a gap or range-expansion bar - the follow-through tends to be more sustained than a typical breakout because of the energy that builds during the quiet phase. Coiled setups like this are as much about time as they are about price - the longer DLR compresses between $171.01 and $185.27 without a catalyst, the more the eventual move tends to compensate. Watching for a volume spike on the actual break, rather than trying to anticipate direction from the shape of the range, has historically been the more reliable approach.
LOW TARGET
$190 +9.0%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$223 +28.1%
18 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$250 +43.4%
20 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$190.00 - $250.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
12/20/6/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$229.64 (+31.7%)
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Specialty
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Symbol
DLR
Description
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. is a global provider of data center solutions, specializing in the ownership, acquisition, development, and operation of critical digital infrastructure. The company's core business revolves around offering colocation, interconnection, and data center services to a diverse clientele spanning various sectors, including cloud services, finance, and manufacturing. With a vast portfolio encompassing approximately 42.7 million square feet of operational space, supplemented by significant development projects, Digital Realty maintains a substantial presence across North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. As of September 2025, the company's network includes 311 data centers, offering essential infrastructure for the technology and corporate enterprise sectors. This extensive global footprint positions Digital Realty as a key player in the rapidly expanding data center market.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
591 shares
$112K
Kornegay Christine BesedaCHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Tax Withholding54 shares2026-10-01
Swanezy Susan-
Award/Grant156 shares2026-09-30
Jamieson VeraLinn-
Award/Grant156 shares2026-09-30
Patterson Mark R-
Sell200 shares2026-08-27
Kornegay Christine BesedaCHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Tax Withholding53 shares2026-07-01
78/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
21.4%
Revenue CAGR
15.2%
Debt / Equity
0.13x
Return on Equity
5.7%
Earnings Summary
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. is a global provider of data center solutions, specializing in the ownership, acquisition, development, and operation of critical digital infrastructure across 311 facilities worldwide, serving cloud, finance, and manufacturing clients. The company operates within the real estate sector, specifically the REIT‑Specialty industry, positioning itself as a key player in the expanding data center market. In the most recent quarter, Q4 2025, Digital Realty reported earnings per share of $1.86 versus an estimate of $0.3131, and revenue of $1.63467 billion against an estimate of $1.59262 billion, marking a significant upside in both metrics; the prior quarter, Q3 2025, saw EPS of $0.33703 against an estimate of $0.23 and revenue of $1.57723 billion, also beating expectations. Compared to the two quarters earlier (Q2 2025 and Q1 2025), EPS grew from $0.3917 to $0.3817 to $0.33703, while revenue rose from $1.49315 billion to $1.40764 billion to $1.57723 billion, indicating a modest acceleration in revenue growth and a consistent pattern of beating analyst estimates in the last four quarters. Historically, Digital Realty has shown a steady YoY revenue growth trajectory, with each quarter’s revenue exceeding prior year figures and EPS consistently surpassing estimates, underscoring a robust earnings trend despite occasional volatility in quarterly earnings. Recent news highlights include the October 6 bond issuances and the construction of the KIX15 data center, which demonstrate the company’s continued expansion and financing strategy; these developments support the narrative of sustained growth and capital deployment.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.05$0.56$1.18$1.80$2.42Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.57 - -
Q2'26$0.73$2.13+191.8%
Q1'26$0.48$2.04+325.3%
Q4'25$0.31$1.86+494.1%
Q3'25$0.23$0.34+46.5%
Q2'25 - $0.39 -

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.4B$1.6B$1.7B$1.8B$2.0BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.8B - -
Q2'26$1.7B$1.9B+15.0%
Q1'26$1.6B$1.6B+2.1%
Q4'25$1.6B$1.6B+2.6%
Q3'25 - $1.6B -
Q2'25 - $1.5B -

Market Data

DLR Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL51/100
$174.33−$3.81 (2.1%)
Market cap
66.28B
P/E ratio
83.0
Day range
$173.54 – $178.14
News sentiment
44/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$223.28 (+28.1%)
Consensus
Buy · 40 analysts
52-week range+19.2% off low · -17.0% from high
$146.23$210.00
Price $174.33 DailyIQ Est. $229.64

The technical read on DLR is balanced, which usually means the market is waiting on a catalyst. Institutional coverage is thorough here, so shifts in analyst expectations show up in price quickly.

Behaviour On Record

What DLR's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
21.9% 45th pct
Below its peak
-15.2%
vs 200-day average
-2.1%
Up days (1y)
46%

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. is currently running 21.9% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against DLR's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 45th percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 22.9%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

DLR is trading -15.2% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -17.5%, and the deepest was -49.0% in 2022. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -2.1% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 26th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year DLR closed higher on 46% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, DLR finished the month higher 5 of 13 times, with a median return of -0.2% and an average of +1.5%. Its strongest month historically has been April at +3.9% on average, its weakest September at -3.2%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: DLR has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 85 of 3,267 sessions (2.6% of the time), with the largest gaps running +6.0% and -8.1%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, DLR moved an average of 3.6% in the session after earnings, closing higher 2 of those 3 times, with a median move of +2.1% and a largest of +8.4%.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against DLR's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of DLR's sector?

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. sits in the Real Estate sector, currently ranked 11th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#11 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
27

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for DLR?

CallsPuts

For Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 1.30), with at-the-money implied volatility around 65.0%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±3.8% move by that expiry — a range of about $168.20–$181.50.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
1.30
ATM implied volatility
65.0%
Total open interest
4,815
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±3.8% ($168.20–$181.50)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on DLR?

Rothschild & Co most recently initiated coverage on Digital Realty Trust, Inc. to Buy on Sep 21, 2026 with a price target of $227. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 3 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
Rothschild & Co — Buy
90-day upgrades
3
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
+3
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 21, 2026Rothschild & CoInitiatedBuy$227
Sep 10, 2026BTIGMaintainedBuy$215 → $220
Aug 18, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedOutperform$230 → $240
Aug 14, 2026HSBCUpgradeHold → Buy$210 → $240
Aug 5, 2026Argus ResearchUpgradeHold → Buy$212
Jul 30, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$225 → $220
Jul 29, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedOverweight$211 → $221
Jul 27, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$207 → $227
Jul 24, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$230 → $235
Jul 24, 2026TD CowenUpgradeHold → Buy$192 → $222
Jul 15, 2026GuggenheimUpgradeNeutral → Buy$200
Jul 10, 2026BTIGInitiatedBuy$215

Peers & ETF holders

DLR peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

44/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Jefferies reduced its price target for Digital Realty Trust to $226 from $231, signaling a modest downgrade in the broker’s view of the company’s valuation. The adjustment reflects concerns over the real estate market’s softness and potential earnings pressure for DLR. The move is expected to influence investor sentiment and could modestly weigh on the stock’s valuation. No immediate operational changes or earnings surprises were cited. The downgrade is a typical analyst update rather than a material event.
What did this article say?
DLR Kredit A/S announced the coupon rate for its Tier 2 supplementary capital bond maturing in 2032. The rate, based on CIBOR 3M, was set at 6.8233% for the period from 14 October 2026 to 13 January 2027. The announcement was made in compliance with listing rules and included contact details for inquiries. No material impact on DLR’s financial outlook was indicated.
What did this article say?
Evercore ISI increased its price target for Digital Realty Trust (DLR) from $230 to $240, reflecting a more optimistic outlook on the company’s valuation. The rating remains a buy, with the average analyst consensus still supporting the stock. The adjustment signals confidence in DLR’s growth prospects and its ability to generate stable cash flows from its data center portfolio.
What did this article say?
Digital Realty Trust priced a €1 billion (US$1.12 billion) bond issue at 5.125% due 2036, closing at 99.289% of principal. The proceeds will finance or refinance projects under its Green Bond Framework, repay existing debt, support acquisitions, and cover general corporate purposes. The offering is expected to close on Friday pending customary conditions.
What did this article say?
Digital Realty (DLR) began construction of its KIX15 data center, a 24‑MW high‑density facility in Osaka, Japan. The joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation will add a fifth site to the KIX Campus, slated to open in Q4 2028. The expansion supports growing demand for AI and high‑performance computing in the region, reinforcing DLR’s global footprint.
What did this article say?
Digital Realty priced €1 billion of 5.125% guaranteed notes due 2036 at 99.289% of principal, issuing senior unsecured debt fully backed by the company and its operating partnership. The offering is expected to close on October 9, 2026, and the net proceeds will be allocated to finance or refinance new and existing projects under its Green Bond Framework. The transaction provides a low‑cost, long‑term funding source for the company’s expansion and sustainability initiatives.
What did this article say?
Digital Realty Trust’s finance subsidiary, Digital Constellation, closed a CHF510 million Swiss bond issuance comprising 225 million CHF 1.6803% bonds due 2029, 185 million CHF 2.06% bonds due 2032 and 100 million CHF 2.415% bonds due 2036. Net proceeds will be allocated to new or existing projects, debt repayment under credit facilities, potential acquisitions and general corporate purposes.
What did this article say?
Digital Realty announced on Oct. 6, 2026 that its finance subsidiary, Digital Constellation B.V., completed a CHF510 million bond offering, comprising CHF225 million of 1.6803% Swiss bonds due 2029, CHF185 million of 2.0600% Swiss bonds due 2032 and CHF100 million of 2.4150% Swiss bonds due 2036. The proceeds will be used to fund the company’s capital structure and support future growth initiatives. The issuance represents a routine financing activity and is unlikely to materially alter the company’s financial outlook.
What did this article say?
Digital Realty Trust (DLR) is scheduled to release its Q3 earnings next month. Analysts project a single‑digit year‑over‑year increase in earnings per share. The forecast suggests a steady, though modest, performance improvement for the data‑center operator. No significant catalysts or surprises are anticipated in the upcoming report. The outlook reflects a positive but contained view of DLR’s financial trajectory.
What did this article say?
Digital Realty Trust reported a record $1.9 billion backlog and a 25.4% cash rent bump in Q2 2026, reflecting strong data‑center demand. Management lifted its Core FFO guidance to $8.15‑$8.20 per share, citing continued AI‑driven growth. The company highlighted exceptional renewal activity, positioning it for multi‑year double‑digit expansion. Despite a high valuation, the outlook remains positive with sector tailwinds supporting future performance.

Technical Analysis

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51
NEUTRAL
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $32.38B combined position · 20 adding, 5 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy54,260,35914.58%$8.39B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy40,522,51010.89%$7.28B2026-08-07
Norges Bank▼ Sell19,290,1355.18%$3.46B2026-08-12
Blackstone Inc.▲ New12,313,4863.31%$2.21B2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy9,758,4472.62%$1.75B2026-08-12
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell8,941,2602.40%$1.61B2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy6,506,3241.75%$1.17B2026-08-13
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy5,549,0741.49%$996.50M2026-08-13
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy4,938,9781.33%$886.94M2026-08-13
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy4,535,3281.22%$814.45M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy3,796,0251.02%$723.45M2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy3,958,9651.06%$710.95M2026-08-14
Viking Global Investors LP▲ Buy2,310,4750.62%$414.92M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell2,108,5810.57%$379.99M2026-08-14
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy1,542,3160.41%$276.97M2026-08-14
Prudential Financial Inc▲ Buy1,468,1330.39%$263.65M2026-08-12
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▲ Buy1,128,4090.30%$202.64M2026-08-14
Capital Research Global Investors▼ Sell768,8750.21%$138.09M2026-08-12
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy702,5240.19%$126.16M2026-08-03
Janus Henderson Group plc▼ Sell674,4460.18%$121.58M2026-05-18
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy589,0220.16%$105.78M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy567,9910.15%$102.00M2026-08-14
Soros Fund Management LLC▲ Buy539,6180.15%$96.90M2026-08-14
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.▲ Buy479,4000.13%$86.09M2026-08-14
Squarepoint Ops LLC▲ Buy377,0380.10%$67.71M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:20.62M sh bought ($3.71B)4.07M sh sold ($731.73M)net +16.54M sh (+$2.97B)
Congressional Trading Activity
5 disclosed trades · ~$64.5K est. traded value · 4 buys, 1 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
Marjorie Taylor GreeneHouseGA14▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-09-112025-09-27
Marjorie Taylor GreeneHouseGA14▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-03-172025-03-19
Sheldon WhitehouseSenateRI▲ Buy$15K - $50K2020-02-132020-03-31
Susan M. CollinsSenateME▼ Sell$1K - $15K2014-05-072014-05-16