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Digital Realty Trust Inc(DLR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DLR
09/25/2026: DLR (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Digital Realty Trust Inc is a leading global Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused on providing data center, colocation, and interconnection services. The company is well-regarded for its massive global footprint and its ability to host the world's largest cloud service providers. A primary investment story is the long-term tailwind from digital transformation and the increasing demand for high-density, AI-ready infrastructure. However, investors must consider risks associated with high capital expenditure requirements, interest-rate sensitivity, and intense competition. DLR may suit dividend-seeking investors and those looking for stable exposure to the digital economy, though investors should monitor interest rate trends and AI-driven growth metrics closely.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Strong exposure to cloud and AI infrastructure demand provides significant long-term growth potential. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Performance is often tied to broader interest rate environments and REIT sector cycles. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often premium due to high-growth characteristics and real estate asset quality. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Consistent dividend history makes it attractive for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Medium fit | Exposure to real estate and leverage risks balances the utility-like stability of data center leasing. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | Equity prices are sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and macro economic data. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investors often pay a premium for infrastructure assets, increasing sensitivity to growth misses. |
| Competition risk (AI competition) | High | Rapidly evolving AI requirements place pressure on the company to continuously upgrade facilities. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company owns essential, high-value real estate assets with long-term lease structures. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividends are reliable but typically grow at a moderate pace typical of REITs. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Large-scale international development projects carry inherent construction and integration risks. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 24.45% | Avg. Invested days 53 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Company Fundamentals
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Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 67.45B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 87.13 | 1Y Target Price 223.44 |
Price to earnings Ratio 87.13 | 1Y Target Price 223.44 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.0M shares | Beta 1.04 | 52 Weeks Range 143.30 - 206.06 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 143.30 - 206.06 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.70% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.05 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Data Center Leasing | Revenue from base rent for data center space and power usage. | The core business of renting out space for servers. |
| Interconnection Services | Fees for connecting customers to network providers and clouds. | High-margin fees for providing network connectivity. |
| Global Operations | Revenue generated from assets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. | Diversification across global markets lowers regional risk. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 87.13 | Forward PE 66.23 | Enterprise Value 86.03B | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.98 |
Enterprise Value 86.03B | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.98 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.86 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 26.37 | Shares Outstanding 371.00M | Shares Floating 350.39M |
Shares Outstanding 371.00M | Shares Floating 350.39M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.01 | Percent Institutions 104.96 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Digital Realty Trust Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Austin, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-10-29 | CEO - | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Specialty | Full time employees 4282 | Website https://www.digitalrealty.com |
Full time employees 4282 | Website https://www.digitalrealty.com | ||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. Platform DIGITAL, the company's global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation, from cloud and digital transformation to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 55+ metros across 30+ countries on six continents. Digital Realty Trust, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Austin, Texas.
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