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Digital Realty develops and operates a global cloud- and carrier-neutral data center platform for colocation, interconnection, hyperscale deployments and enterprise data infrastructure. Company updates commonly cover PlatformDIGITAL, Pervasive Datacenter Architecture, data-center capacity, customer connectivity, operating workforce development and the infrastructure needs tied to cloud, AI and data-intensive applications.
Recurring news themes also include financial results, capital-structure activity, private-capital funding for hyperscale data centers, strategic fund management, and geographic expansion across major data-center markets. Recent company announcements have addressed U.S. hyperscale data center funding and new or expanded market presence in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center solutions, has declared quarterly cash dividends for Q2 2025. The company will pay a common stock dividend of $1.22 per share to stockholders of record as of June 13, 2025, payable on June 30, 2025.
Additionally, the company announced preferred stock dividends for three series: Series J (5.250%) at $0.328125 per share, Series K (5.850%) at $0.365625 per share, and Series L (5.200%) at $0.325000 per share. All preferred stock dividends will be paid on June 30, 2025, to holders of record as of June 13, 2025.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) reported its Q1 2025 financial results, with net income available to common stockholders of $0.27 per share, down from $0.82 in Q1 2024. The company posted revenues of $1.4 billion, representing a 2% quarter-over-quarter decrease but a 6% year-over-year increase.
Key highlights include:
- Core FFO per share of $1.77, up from $1.67 in Q1 2024
- Record backlog of $919 million in annualized GAAP base rent
- Total bookings expected to generate $242 million in annualized GAAP rental revenue
- Rental rate increases of 5.6% on renewal leases
The company raised its 2025 Core FFO per share outlook to $7.05-$7.15. Digital Realty also announced the formation of its U.S. Hyperscale Data Center Fund, raising over $1.7 billion in equity commitments, and expanded its presence in Indonesia through a joint venture worth approximately $95 million.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) has announced the deployment of three new Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute peering locations in Atlanta, Brussels, and Vienna. This expansion allows customers to establish dedicated connections from private IT infrastructure to Azure services through a single cross connect.
The addition brings Digital Realty's total Azure ExpressRoute cloud on-ramps to 15 locations on its PlatformDIGITAL® global data center platform. The service provides the lowest latency and most secure path to Microsoft's Azure resources through private connections, avoiding public internet exposure and reducing latency risks.
This infrastructure enhancement supports current hybrid IT solutions and prepares for future advanced private AI capabilities, including Microsoft 365 Copilot integration. Digital Realty serves as the physical meeting point for direct Azure connections and cloud-adjacent architecture optimization.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center solutions, has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release for Thursday, April 24, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. CT on the same day.
Investors can participate by dialing +1 (888) 317-6003 (domestic) or +1 (412) 317-6061 (international) with conference ID #9420618. A live webcast will be available on Digital Realty's investor website. Both telephone and webcast replays will be accessible until May 24, 2025.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) has formed a 50-50 joint venture called Digital Realty Bersama with Bersama Digital Infrastructure Asia (BDIA) to develop and operate data centers across Indonesia. The JV incorporates BDIA's Jakarta-based carrier-neutral data center platform, BDDC.
The venture operates two data centers: CGK11 in Central Jakarta with initial 5MW IT load capacity (expandable to 32MW), and CGK10 in West Jakarta. CGK11 features direct connection to Indonesia's largest internet exchange provider (APJII) and will utilize ServiceFabric™, Digital Realty's service orchestration platform.
Digital Realty invested approximately $100 million for its 50% stake, including data centers and expansion-ready adjacent land. The Jakarta colocation market is projected to generate $499 million USD in 2025, with an 11% five-year CAGR and expected uptake of 54.6MW.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center solutions, has announced its quarterly dividend distributions for Q1 2025. The company's board has authorized:
- Common stock dividend of $1.22 per share
- Series J Preferred Stock dividend of $0.328125 per share (5.250%)
- Series K Preferred Stock dividend of $0.365625 per share (5.850%)
- Series L Preferred Stock dividend of $0.325000 per share (5.200%)
All dividends will be paid on March 31, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 14, 2025.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) has appointed Paula Cogan as Managing Director, Head of EMEA, effective March 17, 2025. Cogan will lead Digital Realty's EMEA operations, focusing on expanding the region's data center platform and enhancing PlatformDIGITAL™.
Cogan brings over 20 years of European telecommunications and infrastructure experience, most recently serving as CEO of euNetworks. She previously held executive positions at Colt Technology Services and Verizon. Based in London, she will succeed Michel van den Assem, who is retiring after more than 20 years with the company.
Digital Realty currently operates over 120 data centers across 26 metros in the EMEA region, serving clients ranging from major hyperscalers to smaller enterprises. The company aims to strengthen its customer value proposition through optimized connectivity and performance solutions.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) reported its Q4 2024 financial results, showing significant improvements year-over-year. The company's net income available to common stockholders increased to $0.51 per share in Q4 2024, up from $0.03 in Q4 2023. Core FFO per share rose to $1.73 from $1.63 year-over-year.
The company generated $1.4 billion in revenues, a 5% increase from the previous year. Q4 bookings totaled $100 million in annualized GAAP rental revenue, including a record $76 million from the 0-1 megawatt plus interconnection category. Rental rates on renewal leases increased by 4.7% on a cash basis.
Digital Realty introduced its 2025 Constant-Currency Core FFO per share outlook of $7.05-$7.15. The company's backlog of signed-but-not-commenced leases stood at $797 million of annualized GAAP base rent at quarter-end.
Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) has released its tax treatment details for 2024 dividends across its common and preferred stock series. The company's 2024 taxable dividend of $4.495471 per share for common stock comprises 77% ordinary income ($3.450878) and 23% capital gain distribution ($1.044593).
The dividend structure includes portions of four quarterly distributions: one from 2023 (paid January 2024) and three declared and paid in 2024. Each quarterly distribution amounts to $1.22 per share. For preferred stock, Series J reported $1.312500 per share, Series K $1.462500 per share, and Series L $1.300000 per share, all following a similar 77% ordinary income and 23% capital gain distribution pattern.