Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) furnishes Q4 2025 earnings release and slides

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. filed a Form 8-K to furnish its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. On February 5, 2026, the company issued an earnings press release and related supplemental information, which are available on its website and attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The company also posted investor presentation materials on February 5, 2026, attached as Exhibit 99.2. The information under Items 2.02 and 7.01 is being furnished, not filed, meaning it is not subject to certain Exchange Act liabilities or automatically incorporated into other securities filings.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)
of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2026

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Maryland	001-32336	26-0081711
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

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2323 Bryan Street, Suite 1800 Dallas, Texas	75201
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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(214) 231-1350

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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☐   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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☐   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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☐   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	DLR	New York Stock Exchange
Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock	DLR Pr J	New York Stock Exchange
Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock	DLR Pr K	New York Stock Exchange
Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock	DLR Pr L	New York Stock Exchange

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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​	Emerging growth company ☐	​

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is also being furnished under Item 7.01 “Regulation FD Disclosure” of Form 8-K. Such information, including the exhibits attached hereto, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), or the Exchange Act regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

On February 5, 2026, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The press release referred to certain supplemental information that is available on the Company’s website at www.digitalrealty.com. A copy of the press release and supplemental information is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

On February 5, 2026, we also posted presentation materials to our website at www.digitalrealty.com. The presentation materials are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is also being furnished under Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” of Form 8-K. Such information, including the exhibits attached hereto, is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

On February 5, 2026, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The press release referred to certain supplemental information that is available on the Company’s website at www.digitalrealty.com. A copy of the press release and supplemental information is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

On February 5, 2026, we also posted presentation materials to our website at www.digitalrealty.com. The presentation materials are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

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Exhibit No.	​ ​ ​	Description
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99.1	​	Earnings Press Release and Supplemental Information for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2025.
99.2	​	Presentation Materials posted February 5, 2026.
104	​	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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EANNIE	​
​	​	Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
​	By:	/s/    JEANNIE LEE
​	​	Jeannie Lee
​	​	Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary ​

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Date: February 5, 2026

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FAQ

What did Digital Realty (DLR) announce in this Form 8-K?

Digital Realty furnished an earnings press release and related materials for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company attached the press release and supplemental data as Exhibit 99.1 and investor presentation materials as Exhibit 99.2, both dated February 5, 2026.

Which period do Digital Realty’s newly furnished results cover?

The furnished financial information covers Digital Realty’s results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. These results are described in the earnings press release and supplemental information attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K and referenced on the company’s website.

How is the information in Digital Realty’s 8-K treated under SEC rules?

The information under Items 2.02 and 7.01 is furnished, not filed. This means it is not subject to Section 18 liability of the Exchange Act and is not deemed incorporated into Securities Act or Exchange Act filings by general reference language.

Where can investors find Digital Realty’s supplemental financial information?

Investors can access supplemental financial information on Digital Realty’s website at www.digitalrealty.com. The same supplemental information for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 is also attached to the Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

What exhibits are attached to Digital Realty’s February 5, 2026 Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1 (Earnings Press Release and Supplemental Information for the quarter ended December 31, 2025), Exhibit 99.2 (Presentation Materials posted February 5, 2026), and Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Interactive Data File in Inline XBRL).

Which Form 8-K items does Digital Realty use for this earnings release?

Digital Realty uses Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). The same earnings press release and supplemental materials are furnished under both items and explicitly described as not being deemed filed.