# Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Specialty
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. owns, acquires, develops, and operates data centers through its operating partnership subsidiary, Digital Realty Trust, L.P. The company is focused on providing data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions for domestic and international customers across a variety of industry verticals ranging from cloud and information technology services, communications and social networking to financial services, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and consumer products. As of March 31, 2026, the company's 309 data centers, including 89 data centers held as investments...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $172.37 USD |
| Market Cap | $63.95B |
| P/E (TTM) | 82.87 |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.08 |
| 52-Week Range | $146.23 – $208.14 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.83% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 2.83% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $4.88 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $4.88 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / 0.0% / 1.0% / 3.3% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 235.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 126.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 235.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 126.6% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $1.2200 | 2026-09-30 |
| 2026-06-15 | $1.2200 | 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-03-13 | $1.2200 | 2026-03-31 |
| 2025-12-15 | $1.2200 | 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-09-15 | $1.2200 | 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-06-13 | $1.2200 | 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-03-14 | $1.2200 | 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-12-13 | $1.2200 | 2025-01-17 |
| 2024-09-13 | $1.2200 | 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-06-14 | $1.2200 | 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-03-14 | $1.2200 | 2024-03-28 |
| 2023-12-14 | $1.2200 | 2024-01-19 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dlr/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Digital Realty Trust, Inc. do?

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) operates in the REIT - Specialty industry within the Real Estate sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is DLR's market cap?

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) has a market capitalization of approximately $63.95 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does DLR pay a dividend?

Yes, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 2.83%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does DLR pay dividends?

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $4.88 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is DLR's payout ratio?

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### How are DLR's dividends taxed?

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT). REIT distributions are typically a mix of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital, and are reported on Form 1099-DIV. Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dlr
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dlr/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dlr/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dlr/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dlr/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/dlr/peers

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