Release Details

Digital Realty Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

October 23, 2025

AUSTIN, TexasOct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, announced today financial results for the third quarter of 2025. All per share results are presented on a fully diluted basis.

Highlights

  • Reported net income available to common stockholders of $0.15 per share in 3Q25, compared to $0.09 in 3Q24
  • Reported FFO per share of $1.65 in 3Q25, compared to $1.55 in 3Q24
  • Reported Core FFO per share of $1.89 in 3Q25, compared to $1.67 in 3Q24; reported Constant-Currency Core FFO per share of $1.85 in 3Q25
  • Reported rental rate increases on renewal leases of 8.0% on a cash basis in 3Q25
  • Signed total bookings during 3Q25 that are expected to generate $201 million of annualized GAAP rental revenue at 100% share; at Digital Realty's share, total bookings were $162 million, including an $85 million contribution from the 0-1 megawatt plus interconnection category
  • Reported a backlog of $852 million of annualized GAAP base rent at the end of 3Q25
  • Raised 2025 Core FFO per share outlook to $7.32 - $7.38 and Constant-Currency Core FFO per share outlook to $7.25 - $7.30

Financial Results

Digital Realty reported revenues of $1.6 billion in the third quarter of 2025, a 6% increase from the previous quarter and a 10% increase from the same quarter last year.

The company delivered net income of $64 million in the third quarter of 2025, as well as net income available to common stockholders of $58 million and $0.15 per share, compared to $2.94 per share in the previous quarter and $0.09 per share in the same quarter last year.

Digital Realty generated Adjusted EBITDA of $868 million in the third quarter of 2025, a 5% increase from the previous quarter and a 14% increase over the same quarter last year.

The company reported Funds From Operations (FFO) of $570 million in the third quarter of 2025, or $1.65 per share, compared to $1.75 per share in the previous quarter and $1.55 per share in the same quarter last year.

Excluding certain items that do not represent core expenses or revenue streams, Digital Realty delivered Core FFO per share of $1.89 in the third quarter of 2025, compared to $1.87 per share in the previous quarter and $1.67 per share in the same quarter last year. Digital Realty delivered Constant-Currency Core FFO per share of $1.85 in the third quarter of 2025 and $5.48 per share for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025.

"Digital Realty delivered strong financial results this quarter, featuring record Core FFO per share and double-digit revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth. These achievements are supported by a substantial backlog, providing clear visibility into 2026," said Digital Realty President and CEO Andy Power. "Robust enterprise demand continues to drive our 0-1 megawatt plus interconnection offering, with companies expanding on PlatformDIGITAL®. With five gigawatts of buildable IT capacity worldwide, we are well-positioned to meet our customers' evolving needs."

Leasing Activity

In the third quarter, Digital Realty signed total bookings that are expected to generate $201 million of annualized GAAP rental revenue at 100% share; at Digital Realty's share, total bookings were $162 million, including a $65 million contribution from the 0-1 megawatt category and a $20 million contribution from interconnection.

The weighted-average lag between new leases signed during the third quarter of 2025 and the contractual commencement date was eight months. The backlog of signed-but-not-commenced leases at quarter-end was $852 million of annualized GAAP base rent at Digital Realty's share.

In addition to new leases signed, Digital Realty also signed renewal leases representing $192 million of annualized cash rental revenue during the quarter. Rental rates on renewal leases signed during the third quarter of 2025 increased 8.0% on a cash basis and 11.5% on a GAAP basis.

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New leases signed during the third quarter of 2025 at Digital Realty's share are summarized by region and product as follows:


 

 

   Annualized GAAP    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Base Rent    


 

   Square Feet    


 

   GAAP Base Rent    


 

 

 

   GAAP Base Rent    

    Americas    


 

   (in thousands)    


 

   (in thousands)    


 

   per Square Foot    


 

   Megawatts    


 

   per Kilowatt    

 0-1 MW


 

 

$31,606


 

94


 

 

$338


 

7.7


 

 

$340

 > 1 MW 


 

 

35,688


 

101


 

 

353


 

16.2


 

 

184

 Other (1)


 

 

551


 

10


 

 

53


 


 

 

     Total    


 

 

 $67,844  


 

 205  


 

 

 $331  


 

 23.9  


 

 

 $235  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    EMEA (2)    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 0-1 MW


 

 

$28,518


 

80


 

 

$359


 

8.4


 

 

$283

 > 1 MW


 

 

26,087


 

90


 

 

288


 

12.0


 

 

181

 Other (1)


 

 

434


 

8


 

 

55


 


 

 

     Total    


 

 

 $55,040  


 

 178  


 

 

 $310  


 

 20.4  


 

 

 $223  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Asia Pacific (2)    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 0-1 MW


 

 

$4,756


 

27


 

 

$179


 

2.0


 

 

$194

 > 1 MW


 

 

14,373


 

32


 

 

453


 

3.4


 

 

348

 Other (1)


 

 

142


 

1


 

 

121


 


 

 

     Total    


 

 

 $19,271  


 

 60  


 

 

 $324  


 

 5.5  


 

 

 $291  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    All Regions (2)    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 0-1 MW


 

 

$64,880


 

200


 

 

$325


 

18.2


 

 

$297

 > 1 MW


 

 

76,148


 

223


 

 

341


 

31.6


 

 

201

 Other (1)


 

 

1,127


 

19


 

 

58


 


 

 

     Total    


 

 

 $142,155  


 

 442  


 

 

 $321  


 

 49.8  


 

 

 $236  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Interconnection    


 

 

 $19,649  


 

   N/A    


 

 

   N/A    


 

   N/A    


 

 

   N/A    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Grand Total at DLR Share    


 

 

 $161,804  


 

 442  


 

 

 $321  


 

 49.8  


 

 

 $236  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Grand Total at 100% Share    


 

 

 $201,471  


 

 462  


 

 

 $387  


 

 71.4  


 

 

 $209  


 

 

Note:  Totals may not foot due to rounding differences.

(1)

Other includes Powered Base Building® shell capacity as well as storage and office space within fully improved data center facilities.

(2)

Based on quarterly average exchange rates during the three months ended September 30, 2025.

Investment Activity

During the third quarter, Digital Realty sold non-core data centers in the AtlantaBoston and Miami metro areas for gross proceeds of approximately $90 million.

Digital Realty acquired a property containing approximately five acres of land in the Los Angeles metro area for approximately $49 million that is expected to support 32 megawatts of IT capacity. Additionally, Digital Realty acquired two land parcels near its Franklin Park campus for approximately $18 million that, together with previously acquired land parcels, are expected to support over 40 megawatts of incremental IT capacity in the Chicago metro area.

Subsequent to quarter end, Digital Realty sold a non-core data center in the Dallas metro area for gross proceeds of approximately $33 million.

2

Balance Sheet

Digital Realty had approximately $18.2 billion of total debt outstanding as of September 30, 2025, comprised of $17.4 billion of unsecured debt and approximately $0.8 billion of secured debt and other debt. At the end of the third quarter of 2025, net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA was 4.9x, debt-plus-preferred-to-total enterprise value was 23.9% and fixed charge coverage was 4.6x.

In July, Digital Realty repaid €650 million ($754 million) in aggregate principal amount of its 0.625% senior notes.

Since June 30, 2025, the company also sold 2.9 million shares of common stock under its At-The-Market (ATM) equity issuance program at a weighted average price of $172.46 per share, for net proceeds of approximately $501 million.

3

2025 Outlook

Digital Realty raised its 2025 Core FFO per share outlook to $7.32 - $7.38 and Constant-Currency Core FFO per share outlook to $7.25 - $7.30. The assumptions underlying the outlook are summarized in the following table.


 

 

   As of    


 

   As of    


 

   As of    


 

   As of    

    Top-Line and Cost Structure    


 

   February 13, 2025    


 

   April 24, 2025    


 

   July 24, 2025    


 

   October 23, 2025    

  Total revenue


 

$5.800 - $5.900 billion


 

$5.825 - $5.925 billion


 

$5.925 - $6.025 billion


 

$6.025 - $6.075 billion

  Net non-cash rent adjustments (1)


 

($45 - $50 million)


 

($50 - $55 million)


 

($65 - $70 million)


 

($75 - $80 million)

  Adjusted EBITDA


 

$3.100 - $3.200 billion


 

$3.125 - $3.225 billion


 

$3.200 - $3.300 billion


 

$3.300 - $3.350 billion

  G&A


 

$500 - $510 million


 

$505 - $515 million


 

$520 - $530 million


 

$530 - $535 million


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Internal Growth    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Rental rates on renewal leases


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Cash basis


 

4.0% - 6.0%


 

4.0% - 6.0%


 

5.0% - 6.0%


 

5.75% - 6.25%

 GAAP basis


 

6.0% - 8.0%


 

6.0% - 8.0%


 

7.0% - 8.0%


 

7.75% - 8.25%

 Year-end portfolio occupancy


 

+100 - 200 bps


 

+100 - 200 bps


 

+100 - 200 bps


 

+100 - 200 bps

 "Same-Capital" cash NOI growth (2)


 

3.5% - 4.5%


 

3.5% - 4.5%


 

3.5% - 4.5%


 

4.25% - 4.75%


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign Exchange Rates


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 U.S. Dollar / Pound Sterling


 

$1.20 - $1.25


 

$1.25 - $1.35


 

$1.30 - $1.35


 

$1.30 - $1.35

 U.S. Dollar / Euro


 

$1.00 - $1.05


 

$1.05 - $1.15


 

$1.10 - $1.15


 

$1.13 - $1.18


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    External Growth    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Dispositions / Joint Venture Capital


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Dollar volume


 

$500 - $1,000 million


 

$500 - $1,000 million


 

$700 - $1,000 million


 

$700 - $1,000 million

   Cap rate


 

0.0% - 10.0%


 

0.0% - 10.0%


 

0.0% - 10.0%


 

0.0% - 10.0%

  Development


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   CapEx (Net of Partner Contributions) (3)


 

$3,000 - $3,500 million


 

$3,000 - $3,500 million


 

$3,000 - $3,500 million


 

$3,000 - $3,500 million

   Average stabilized yields


 

10.0%+


 

10.0%+


 

10.0%+


 

10.0%+

 Enhancements and other non-recurring CapEx (4)


 

$30 - $35 million


 

$30 - $35 million


 

$30 - $35 million


 

$30 - $35 million

 Recurring CapEx + capitalized leasing costs (5)


 

$320 - $335 million


 

$320 - $335 million


 

$320 - $335 million


 

$300 - $320 million


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Balance Sheet    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Long-term debt issuance


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Dollar amount


 

$900 - $1,500 million


 

$900 - $1,500 million


 

~$2,000 million


 

~$2,000 million

 Pricing


 

5.0% - 5.5%


 

4.0% - 5.5%


 

~4.0%


 

~4.0%

 Timing


 

Mid-Year


 

Mid-Year


 

Mid-Year


 

Mid-Year


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Net income per diluted share    


 

   $2.10 - $2.20    


 

   $2.15 - $2.25    


 

   $3.45 - $3.55    


 

   $3.57 - $3.62    

 Real estate depreciation and (gain) / loss on sale


 

$4.50 - $4.50


 

$4.50 - $4.50


 

$3.25 - $3.25


 

$3.20 - $3.20

    Funds From Operations / share (NAREIT-Defined)    


 

   $6.60 - $6.70    


 

   $6.65 - $6.75    


 

   $6.70 - $6.80    


 

   $6.77 - $6.82    

 Non-core expenses and revenue streams


 

$0.40 - $0.40


 

$0.40 - $0.40


 

$0.45 - $0.45


 

$0.55 - $0.55

    Core Funds From Operations / share    


 

   $7.00 - $7.10    


 

   $7.05 - $7.15    


 

   $7.15 - $7.25    


 

   $7.32 - $7.38    

 Foreign currency translation adjustments


 

$0.05 - $0.05


 

$0.00 - $0.00


 

($0.05) - ( $0.05)


 

($0.07) - ( $0.07)

    Constant-Currency Core Funds From Operations / share    


 

   $7.05 - $7.15    


 

   $7.05 - $7.15    


 

   $7.10 - $7.20    


 

   $7.25 - $7.30    


 

 

(1)

Net non-cash rent adjustments represent the sum of straight-line rental revenue and straight-line rental expense, as well as the amortization of above- and below-market leases (i.e., ASC 805 adjustments).

(2)

The "Same-Capital" pool includes properties owned as of December 31, 2023 with less than 5% of total rentable square feet under development. It excludes properties that were undergoing, or were expected to undergo, development activities in 2024-2025, properties classified as held for sale and contribution, and properties sold or contributed to joint ventures for all periods presented. The 2025 "Same-Capital" cash NOI growth outlook is presented on a constant currency basis.

(3)

Excludes land acquisitions and includes Digital Realty's share of joint venture and fund contributions. Figure is net of joint venture and fund partners' share of contributions.

(4)

Other non-recurring CapEx represents costs incurred to enhance the capacity or marketability of operating properties, such as network fiber initiatives and software development costs.

(5)

Recurring CapEx represents non-incremental improvements required to maintain current revenues, including second-generation tenant improvements and leasing commissions.


 

Note: The company does not provide a reconciliation for non-GAAP estimates on a forward-looking basis, where it is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items, and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. Please see Non-GAAP Financial Measures in this document for further discussion.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This document contains non-GAAP financial measures, including FFO, Core FFO, Constant Currency Core FFO, Adjusted FFO, Net Operating Income (NOI), "Same-Capital" Cash NOI and Adjusted EBITDA. A reconciliation from U.S. GAAP net income available to common stockholders to FFO, a reconciliation from FFO to Core FFO, a reconciliation from Core FFO to Adjusted FFO, a reconciliation from NOI to Cash NOI, and definitions of FFO, Core FFO, Constant Currency Core FFO, Adjusted FFO, NOI and "Same-Capital" Cash NOI are included as an attachment to this document. A reconciliation from U.S. GAAP net income available to common stockholders to Adjusted EBITDA, a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and definitions of net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA, debt-plus-preferred-to-total enterprise value, cash NOI, and fixed charge coverage ratio are included as an attachment to this document.

The company does not provide a reconciliation for non-GAAP estimates on a forward-looking basis, where it is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing and/or amount of various items that would impact net income attributable to common stockholders per diluted share, which is the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measure. This includes, for example, external growth factors, such as dispositions, and balance sheet items such as debt issuances, that have not yet occurred, are out of the company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. For the same reasons, the company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information. Forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures provided without the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures may vary materially from the corresponding GAAP financial measures.

Investor Conference Call

Prior to Digital Realty's investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. CT on October 23, 2025, a presentation will be posted to the Investors section of the company's website at https://investor.digitalrealty.com. The presentation is designed to accompany the discussion of the company's third quarter 2025 financial results and operating performance. The conference call will feature President & Chief Executive Officer Andy Power and Chief Financial Officer Matt Mercier.

To participate in the live call, investors are invited to dial +1 (888) 317-6003 (for domestic callers) or +1 (412) 317-6061 (for international callers) and reference the conference ID# 1402737 at least five minutes prior to start time. A live webcast of the call will be available via the Investors section of Digital Realty's website at https://investor.digitalrealty.com.

Telephone and webcast replays will be available after the call until November 23, 2025. The telephone replay can be accessed by dialing +1 (877) 344-7529 (for domestic callers) or +1 (412) 317-0088 (for international callers) and providing the conference ID# 3414347. The webcast replay can be accessed on Digital Realty's website.

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, 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 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents. To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Contact Information

Matt Mercier
Chief Financial Officer
Digital Realty

Jordan Sadler / Jim Huseby
Investor Relations  
Digital Realty
(415) 275-5344

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   Consolidated Quarterly Statements of Operations    


 

   Third Quarter 2025    

   Unaudited and in Thousands, Except Per Share Data    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended    


 

 

   Nine Months Ended    


 

 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Jun-25    


 

 

   31-Mar-25    


 

 

   31-Dec-24    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    

Rental revenues


 

 

$1,045,708


 

 

$1,003,550


 

 

$960,526


 

 

$958,892


 

 

$956,351


 

 

 

$3,009,784


 

 

$2,763,753

Tenant reimbursements - Utilities


 

 

332,681


 

 

294,503


 

 

271,189


 

 

302,664


 

 

305,097


 

 

 

898,373


 

 

855,959

Tenant reimbursements - Other


 

 

37,302


 

 

37,355


 

 

42,177


 

 

38,591


 

 

39,624


 

 

 

116,834


 

 

120,021

Interconnection and other


 

 

120,399


 

 

121,952


 

 

112,969


 

 

112,360


 

 

112,655


 

 

 

355,320


 

 

330,231

Fee income


 

 

36,398


 

 

34,427


 

 

20,643


 

 

23,316


 

 

12,907


 

 

 

91,468


 

 

41,572

Other


 

 

4,746


 

 

1,363


 

 

133


 

 

40


 

 

4,581


 

 

 

6,242


 

 

7,568

   Total Operating Revenues    


 

 

 $1,577,234  


 

 

 $1,493,150  


 

 

 $1,407,637  


 

 

 $1,435,862  


 

 

 $1,431,214  


 

 

 

 $4,478,021  


 

 

 $4,119,106  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Utilities


 

 

$375,627


 

 

$339,288


 

 

$313,385


 

 

$337,534


 

 

$356,063


 

 

 

$1,028,301


 

 

$995,882

Rental property operating


 

 

278,292


 

 

267,724


 

 

238,600


 

 

273,104


 

 

249,796


 

 

 

784,615


 

 

711,817

Property taxes


 

 

51,823


 

 

49,570


 

 

48,856


 

 

46,044


 

 

45,633


 

 

 

150,249


 

 

136,408

Insurance


 

 

4,508


 

 

4,946


 

 

4,483


 

 

6,007


 

 

4,869


 

 

 

13,937


 

 

12,318

Depreciation and amortization


 

 

497,002


 

 

461,167


 

 

443,009


 

 

455,355


 

 

459,997


 

 

 

1,401,178


 

 

1,316,442

General and administration


 

 

139,911


 

 

133,755


 

 

121,112


 

 

124,470


 

 

115,120


 

 

 

394,778


 

 

349,051

Severance, equity acceleration and legal expenses


 

 

1,794


 

 

2,262


 

 

2,428


 

 

2,346


 

 

2,481


 

 

 

6,484


 

 

4,156

Transaction and integration expenses


 

 

86,559


 

 

22,546


 

 

39,902


 

 

11,797


 

 

24,194


 

 

 

149,007


 

 

82,105

Provision for impairment


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

22,881


 

 


 

 

 


 

 

168,303

Other expenses


 

 

3,297


 

 

195


 

 

112


 

 

12,002


 

 

4,774


 

 

 

3,604


 

 

15,080

   Total Operating Expenses    


 

 

 $1,438,813  


 

 

 $1,281,453  


 

 

 $1,211,887  


 

 

 $1,291,540  


 

 

 $1,262,928  


 

 

 

 $3,932,153  


 

 

 $3,791,564  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Operating Income    


 

 

 $138,421  


 

 

 $211,697  


 

 

 $195,750  


 

 

 $144,322  


 

 

 $168,286  


 

 

 

 $545,868  


 

 

 $327,542  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in earnings / (loss) of unconsolidated entities


 

 

(16,944)


 

 

(12,062)


 

 

(7,640)


 

 

(36,201)


 

 

(26,486)


 

 

 

(36,646)


 

 

(83,936)

Gain / (loss) on sale of investments


 

 

19,780


 

 

931,830


 

 

1,111


 

 

144,885


 

 

(556)


 

 

 

952,721


 

 

450,940

Interest and other income / (expense), net


 

 

47,735


 

 

37,747


 

 

32,773


 

 

44,517


 

 

37,756


 

 

 

118,255


 

 

109,726

Interest (expense)


 

 

(113,584)


 

 

(109,383)


 

 

(98,464)


 

 

(104,742)


 

 

(123,803)


 

 

 

(321,431)


 

 

(348,095)

Income tax benefit / (expense)


 

 

(11,695)


 

 

(12,883)


 

 

(17,135)


 

 

(4,928)


 

 

(12,427)


 

 

 

(41,713)


 

 

(49,832)

Loss on debt extinguishment and modifications


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

(2,165)


 

 

(2,636)


 

 

 


 

 

(3,706)

   Net Income    


 

 

 $63,713  


 

 

 $1,046,946  


 

 

 $106,395  


 

 

 $185,688  


 

 

 $40,134  


 

 

 

 $1,217,054  


 

 

 $402,639  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (income) / loss attributable to noncontrolling interests


 

 

4,099


 

 

(14,790)


 

 

3,579


 

 

3,881


 

 

11,059


 

 

 

(7,112)


 

 

10,282

   Net Income Attributable to Digital Realty Trust, Inc.    


 

 

 $67,812  


 

 

 $1,032,156  


 

 

 $109,974  


 

 

 $189,569  


 

 

 $51,193  


 

 

 

 $1,209,942  


 

 

 $412,921  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock dividends


 

 

(10,181)


 

 

(10,181)


 

 

(10,181)


 

 

(10,181)


 

 

(10,181)


 

 

 

(30,543)


 

 

(30,544)

   Net Income / (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders    


 

 

 $57,631  


 

 

 $1,021,975  


 

 

 $99,793  


 

 

 $179,388  


 

 

 $41,012  


 

 

 

 $1,179,399  


 

 

 $382,377  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic


 

 

341,370


 

 

337,589


 

 

336,683


 

 

333,376


 

 

327,977


 

 

 

338,565


 

 

319,965

Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted


 

 

349,234


 

 

345,734


 

 

344,721


 

 

340,690


 

 

336,249


 

 

 

346,631


 

 

328,641

Weighted-average fully diluted shares and units


 

 

355,165


 

 

351,691


 

 

350,632


 

 

346,756


 

 

342,374


 

 

 

352,571


 

 

334,830


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income / (loss) per share - basic


 

 

$0.17


 

 

$3.03


 

 

$0.30


 

 

$0.54


 

 

$0.13


 

 

 

$3.48


 

 

$1.20

Net income / (loss) per share - diluted 


 

 

$0.15


 

 

$2.94


 

 

$0.27


 

 

$0.51


 

 

$0.09


 

 

 

$3.35


 

 

$1.10

6

   Funds From Operations and Core Funds From Operations    


 

 

 

   Third Quarter 2025    


 

   Unaudited and in Thousands, Except Per Share Data    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended    


 

 

   Nine Months Ended    


 

   Reconciliation of Net Income to Funds From Operations (FFO)    


 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Jun-25    


 

 

   31-Mar-25    


 

 

   31-Dec-24    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Net Income / (Loss)  Available to Common Stockholders    


 

 

 $57,631  


 

 

 $1,021,975  


 

 

 $99,793  


 

 

 $179,388  


 

 

 $41,012  


 

 

 

 $1,179,399  


 

 

 $382,377  


 

Adjustments:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interest in operating partnership


 

 

2,000


 

 

21,000


 

 

3,000


 

 

4,000


 

 

1,000


 

 

 

26,000


 

 

8,700


 

Real estate related depreciation and amortization (1)


 

 

487,182


 

 

451,050


 

 

432,652


 

 

445,462


 

 

449,086


 

 

 

1,370,884


 

 

1,284,597


 

Reconciling items related to noncontrolling interests


 

 

(22,888)


 

 

(21,038)


 

 

(19,480)


 

 

(19,531)


 

 

(19,746)


 

 

 

(63,406)


 

 

(45,081)


 

Unconsolidated entities real estate related depreciation and amortization


 

 

65,922


 

 

59,172


 

 

55,861


 

 

49,463


 

 

48,474


 

 

 

180,955


 

 

143,468


 

(Gain) / loss on real estate transactions


 

 

(19,780)


 

 

(931,830)


 

 

(1,111)


 

 

(137,047)


 

 

556


 

 

 

(952,721)


 

 

(459,857)


 

Provision for impairment


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

22,881


 

 


 

 

 


 

 

168,303


 

   Funds From Operations    


 

 

 $570,067  


 

 

 $600,329  


 

 

 $570,715  


 

 

 $544,616  


 

 

 $520,382  


 

 

 

 $1,741,111  


 

 

 $1,482,506  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares and units outstanding - basic


 

 

347,301


 

 

343,546


 

 

342,594


 

 

339,442


 

 

334,103


 

 

 

344,504


 

 

326,154


 

Weighted-average shares and units outstanding - diluted (2) (3)


 

 

355,165


 

 

351,691


 

 

350,632


 

 

346,756


 

 

342,374


 

 

 

352,571


 

 

334,830


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Funds From Operations per share - basic    


 

 

 $1.64  


 

 

 $1.75  


 

 

 $1.67  


 

 

 $1.60  


 

 

 $1.56  


 

 

 

 $5.05  


 

 

 $4.55  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Funds From Operations per share - diluted (2) (3)    


 

 

 $1.65  


 

 

 $1.75  


 

 

 $1.67  


 

 

 $1.61  


 

 

 $1.55  


 

 

 

 $5.07  


 

 

 $4.52  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended    


 

 

   Nine Months Ended    


 

   Reconciliation of FFO to Core FFO    


 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Jun-25    


 

 

   31-Mar-25    


 

 

   31-Dec-24    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Funds From Operations    


 

 

 $570,067  


 

 

 $600,329  


 

 

 $570,715  


 

 

 $544,616  


 

 

 $520,382  


 

 

 

 $1,741,111  


 

 

 $1,482,506  


 

Other non-core revenue adjustments (4)


 

 

(4,746)


 

 

4,228


 

 

(1,925)


 

 

4,537


 

 

(4,583)


 

 

 

(2,443)


 

 

(34,876)


 

Transaction and integration expenses


 

 

86,559


 

 

22,546


 

 

39,902


 

 

11,797


 

 

24,194


 

 

 

149,007


 

 

82,105


 

Loss on debt extinguishment and modifications


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

2,165


 

 

2,636


 

 

 


 

 

3,706


 

Severance, equity acceleration and legal expenses (5)


 

 

1,794


 

 

2,262


 

 

2,428


 

 

2,346


 

 

2,481


 

 

 

6,484


 

 

4,156


 

(Gain) / Loss on FX and derivatives revaluation


 

 

252


 

 

8,827


 

 

(2,064)


 

 

7,127


 

 

1,513


 

 

 

7,015


 

 

67,337


 

Other non-core expense adjustments (6)


 

 

2,075


 

 

5,092


 

 

(702)


 

 

14,229


 

 

11,120


 

 

 

6,465


 

 

23,443


 

   Core Funds From Operations    


 

 

 $656,001  


 

 

 $643,284  


 

 

 $608,354  


 

 

 $586,816  


 

 

 $557,744  


 

 

 

 $1,907,639  


 

 

 $1,628,377  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares and units outstanding - diluted (2) (3)


 

 

347,700


 

 

343,909


 

 

343,050


 

 

339,982


 

 

334,476


 

 

 

344,873


 

 

326,545


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Core Funds From Operations per share - diluted (2)    


 

 

 $1.89  


 

 

 $1.87  


 

 

 $1.77  


 

 

 $1.73  


 

 

 $1.67  


 

 

 

 $5.53  


 

 

 $4.99  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)


 

   Three Months Ended    


 

 

   Nine Months Ended    


 

            Real Estate Related Depreciation & Amortization


 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Jun-25    


 

 

   31-Mar-25    


 

 

   31-Dec-24    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization per income statement


 

 

$497,002


 

 

$461,167


 

 

$443,009


 

 

$455,355


 

 

$459,997


 

 

 

$1,401,178


 

 

$1,316,442


 

Non-real estate depreciation


 

 

(9,820)


 

 

(10,117)


 

 

(10,356)


 

 

(9,894)


 

 

(10,911)


 

 

 

(30,294)


 

 

(31,845)


 

   Real Estate Related Depreciation & Amortization    


 

 

 $487,182  


 

 

 $451,050  


 

 

 $432,652  


 

 

 $445,462  


 

 

 $449,086  


 

 

 

 $1,370,884  


 

 

 $1,284,597  


 

 

 

(2)

Certain of Teraco's minority indirect shareholders have the right to put their shares in an upstream parent company of Teraco to Digital Realty in exchange for cash or the equivalent value of shares of Digital Realty common stock, or a combination thereof. U.S. GAAP requires Digital Realty to assume the put right is settled in shares for purposes of calculating diluted EPS. This same approach was utilized to calculate FFO/share. The potential future dilutive impact associated with this put right will be excluded from Core FFO and AFFO until settlement occurs – causing diluted share count to be higher for FFO than for Core FFO and AFFO. When calculating diluted FFO, Teraco related noncontrolling interest is added back to the FFO numerator as the denominator assumes all shares have been put back to Digital Realty.


 

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended    


 

 

   Nine Months Ended    


 

 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Jun-25    


 

 

   31-Mar-25    


 

 

   31-Dec-24    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    

Teraco noncontrolling share of FFO


 

 

$17,018


 

 

$15,850


 

 

$13,286


 

 

$14,905


 

 

$9,828


 

 

 

$46,154


 

 

$32,049

   Teraco related minority interest    


 

 

 $17,018  


 

 

 $15,850  


 

 

 $13,286  


 

 

 $14,905  


 

 

 $9,828  


 

 

 

 $46,154  


 

 

 $32,049  


 

 

(3)

For all periods presented, we have excluded the effect of dilutive series J, series K and series L preferred stock, as applicable, that may be converted into common stock upon the occurrence of specified change in control transactions as described in the articles supplementary governing the series J, series K and series L preferred stock, as applicable, which we consider highly improbable. See above for calculations of FFO and the share count detail section that follows the reconciliation of Core FFO to AFFO for calculations of weighted average common stock and units outstanding. For definitions and discussion of FFO and Core FFO, see the Definitions section.

(4)

Includes deferred rent adjustments related to a customer bankruptcy, development fees included in gains, lease termination fees and gain on sale of equity investment included in other income.

(5)

Relates to severance and other charges related to the departure of company executives and integration-related severance.

(6)

Includes write-offs associated with bankrupt or terminated customers, non-recurring legal and insurance expenses and adjustments to reflect our proportionate share of transaction costs associated with noncontrolling interest.

7

   Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO)    


 

 

 

   Third Quarter 2025    

   Unaudited and in Thousands, Except Per Share Data    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended    


 

 

   Nine Months Ended    

    Reconciliation of Core FFO to AFFO    


 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Jun-25    


 

 

   31-Mar-25    


 

 

   31-Dec-24    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Core FFO available to common stockholders and unitholders    


 

 

 $656,001  


 

 

 $643,284  


 

 

 $608,354  


 

 

 $586,816  


 

 

 $557,744  


 

 

 

 $1,907,639  


 

 

 $1,628,377  

Adjustments:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-real estate depreciation


 

 

9,820


 

 

10,117


 

 

10,356


 

 

9,894


 

 

10,911


 

 

 

30,293


 

 

31,845

Amortization of deferred financing costs


 

 

6,565


 

 

6,451


 

 

6,548


 

 

5,697


 

 

4,853


 

 

 

19,564


 

 

15,501

Amortization of debt discount/premium


 

 

1,293


 

 

1,251


 

 

1,125


 

 

1,324


 

 

1,329


 

 

 

3,669


 

 

4,481

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense


 

 

18,174


 

 

18,026


 

 

16,700


 

 

13,386


 

 

15,026


 

 

 

52,900


 

 

42,083

Straight-line rental revenue


 

 

(33,351)


 

 

(23,698)


 

 

(9,692)


 

 

(18,242)


 

 

(17,581)


 

 

 

(66,741)


 

 

(7,271)

Straight-line rental expense


 

 

(271)


 

 

(475)


 

 

(160)


 

 

(136)


 

 

1,690


 

 

 

(906)


 

 

3,583

Above- and below-market rent amortization


 

 

(864)


 

 

(752)


 

 

(706)


 

 

(269)


 

 

(742)


 

 

 

(2,322)


 

 

(3,287)

Deferred tax (benefit) / expense 


 

 

18,187


 

 

(30,714)


 

 

(517)


 

 

(15,048)


 

 

(9,366)


 

 

 

(13,044)


 

 

(22,786)

Leasing compensation and internal lease commissions


 

 

15,013


 

 

14,721


 

 

13,405


 

 

10,505


 

 

10,918


 

 

 

43,139


 

 

34,728

Recurring capital expenditures (1)


 

 

(77,998)


 

 

(62,083)


 

 

(35,305)


 

 

(130,245)


 

 

(67,308)


 

 

 

(175,386)


 

 

(175,467)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   AFFO available to common stockholders and unitholders (2)    


 

 

 $612,569  


 

 

 $576,127  


 

 

 $610,108  


 

 

 $463,682  


 

 

 $507,474  


 

 

 

 $1,798,805  


 

 

 $1,551,787  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares and units outstanding - basic


 

 

347,301


 

 

343,546


 

 

342,594


 

 

339,442


 

 

334,103


 

 

 

344,504


 

 

326,154

Weighted-average shares and units outstanding - diluted (3)


 

 

347,700


 

 

343,909


 

 

343,050


 

 

339,982


 

 

334,476


 

 

 

344,873


 

 

326,545


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   AFFO per share - diluted (3)    


 

 

 $1.76  


 

 

 $1.68  


 

 

 $1.78  


 

 

 $1.36  


 

 

 $1.52  


 

 

 

 $5.22  


 

 

 $4.75  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Dividends per share and common unit


 

 

$1.22


 

 

$1.22


 

 

$1.22


 

 

$1.22


 

 

$1.22


 

 

 

$3.66


 

 

$3.66


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Diluted AFFO Payout Ratio    


 

 

 69.2 %  


 

 

 72.8 %  


 

 

 68.6 %  


 

 

 89.5 %  


 

 

 80.4 %  


 

 

 

 70.2 %  


 

 

 77.0 %  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended    


 

 

   Nine Months Ended    

   Share Count Detail    


 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Jun-25    


 

 

   31-Mar-25    


 

 

   31-Dec-24    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Weighted Average Common Stock and Units Outstanding    


 

 

 347,301  


 

 

 343,546  


 

 

 342,594  


 

 

 339,442  


 

 

 334,103  


 

 

 

 344,504  


 

 

 326,154  

Add: Effect of dilutive securities


 

 

399


 

 

362


 

 

456


 

 

540


 

 

373


 

 

 

369


 

 

391

   Weighted Avg. Common Stock and Units Outstanding - diluted    


 

 

 347,700  


 

 

 343,909  


 

 

 343,050  


 

 

 339,982  


 

 

 334,476  


 

 

 

 344,873  


 

 

 326,545  


 

 

(1)

Recurring capital expenditures represent non-incremental building improvements required to maintain current revenues, including second-generation tenant improvements and external leasing commissions. Recurring capital expenditures do not include acquisition costs contemplated when underwriting the purchase of a building, costs which are incurred to bring a building up to Digital Realty's operating standards, or internal leasing commissions.

(2)

For a definition and discussion of AFFO, see the Definitions section. For a reconciliation of net income available to common stockholders to FFO and Core FFO, see above.

(3)

For all periods presented, we have excluded the effect of dilutive series J, series K and series L preferred stock, as applicable, that may be converted into common stock upon the occurrence of specified change in control transactions as described in the articles supplementary governing the series J, series K and series L preferred stock, as applicable, which we consider highly improbable. See above for calculations of FFO and for calculations of weighted average common stock and units outstanding.

8

   Consolidated Balance Sheets    


 

 

 

 

 

   Third Quarter 2025    

   Unaudited and in Thousands, Except Per Share Data    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

   30-Jun-25    


 

   31-Mar-25    


 

   31-Dec-24    


 

   30-Sep-24    

   Assets    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in real estate:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate


 

$30,194,891


 

 

$29,836,218


 

 

$27,947,964


 

 

$27,558,993


 

 

$28,808,770

Construction in progress


 

5,422,338


 

 

5,080,701


 

 

4,973,266


 

 

5,164,334


 

 

5,175,054

Land held for future development


 

66,668


 

 

73,665


 

 

69,089


 

 

38,785


 

 

23,392

   Investments in Real Estate    


 

 $35,683,897  


 

 

 $34,990,583  


 

 

 $32,990,319  


 

 

 $32,762,112  


 

 

 $34,007,216  

Accumulated depreciation and amortization


 

(9,665,380)


 

 

(9,341,719)


 

 

(8,856,535)


 

 

(8,641,331)


 

 

(8,777,002)

   Net Investments in Properties    


 

 $26,018,517  


 

 

 $25,648,865  


 

 

 $24,133,784  


 

 

 $24,120,781  


 

 

 $25,230,214  

Investment in unconsolidated entities


 

3,690,749


 

 

3,622,677


 

 

2,702,847


 

 

2,639,800


 

 

2,456,448

   Net Investments in Real Estate    


 

 $29,709,266  


 

 

 $29,271,542  


 

 

 $26,836,631  


 

 

 $26,760,582  


 

 

 $27,686,662  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net


 

$1,167,398


 

 

$1,180,657


 

 

$1,165,924


 

 

$1,178,853


 

 

$1,228,507

Cash and cash equivalents


 

3,299,703


 

 

3,554,126


 

 

2,321,885


 

 

3,870,891


 

 

2,175,605

Accounts and other receivables, net (1)


 

1,496,105


 

 

1,586,146


 

 

1,373,521


 

 

1,257,464


 

 

1,274,460

Deferred rent, net


 

710,624


 

 

681,375


 

 

641,290


 

 

642,456


 

 

641,778

Goodwill


 

9,647,754


 

 

9,636,513


 

 

9,174,165


 

 

8,929,431


 

 

9,395,233

Customer relationship value, deferred leasing costs and other intangibles, net


 

2,080,898


 

 

2,171,318


 

 

2,124,989


 

 

2,178,054


 

 

2,367,467

Assets held for sale and contribution


 

 

116,624


 

 

139,993


 

 

953,236


 

 


 

 

Other assets


 

500,262


 

 

493,325


 

 

488,921


 

 

465,885


 

 

525,679

   Total Assets    


 

 $48,728,634  


 

 

 $48,714,995  


 

 

 $45,080,562  


 

 

 $45,283,616  


 

 

 $45,295,392  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Liabilities and Equity    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global unsecured revolving credit facilities, net


 

$1,152,042


 

 

$567,699


 

 

$1,096,931


 

 

$1,611,308


 

 

$1,786,921

Unsecured term loans, net


 

438,933


 

 

440,788


 

 

404,335


 

 

386,903


 

 

913,733

Unsecured senior notes, net of discount


 

15,808,565


 

 

16,641,367


 

 

14,744,063


 

 

13,962,852


 

 

13,528,061

Secured and other debt, net of discount


 

825,894


 

 

802,294


 

 

770,950


 

 

753,314


 

 

757,831

Operating lease liabilities


 

1,285,067


 

 

1,298,085


 

 

1,281,572


 

 

1,294,219


 

 

1,343,903

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities


 

2,377,726


 

 

2,310,882


 

 

1,927,611


 

 

2,056,215


 

 

2,140,764

Deferred tax liabilities


 

1,151,374


 

 

1,137,305


 

 

1,109,294


 

 

1,084,562


 

 

1,223,771

Accrued dividends and distributions


 


 

 


 

 


 

 

418,661


 

 

Security deposits and prepaid rents


 

699,528


 

 

653,640


 

 

559,768


 

 

539,802


 

 

423,797

Obligations associated with assets held for sale and contribution


 

 

283


 

 

1,089


 

 

7,882


 

 


 

 

   Total Liabilities    


 

 $23,739,412  


 

 

 $23,853,149  


 

 

 $21,902,406  


 

 

 $22,107,836  


 

 

 $22,118,781  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests 


 

1,535,972


 

 

1,505,889


 

 

1,459,322


 

 

1,433,185


 

 

1,465,636


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Equity    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock:  $0.01 par value per share, 110,000 shares authorized:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (2)


 

$193,540


 

 

$193,540


 

 

$193,540


 

 

$193,540


 

 

$193,540

Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (3)


 

203,264


 

 

203,264


 

 

203,264


 

 

203,264


 

 

203,264

Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (4)


 

334,886


 

 

334,886


 

 

334,886


 

 

334,886


 

 

334,886

Common Stock: $0.01 par value per share, 502,000 shares authorized (5)


 

3,400


 

 

3,374


 

 

3,338


 

 

3,337


 

 

3,285

Additional paid-in capital


 

29,182,332


 

 

28,720,826


 

 

28,091,661


 

 

28,079,738


 

 

27,229,143

Dividends in excess of earnings


 

(6,358,501)


 

 

(5,997,607)


 

 

(6,604,217)


 

 

(6,292,085)


 

 

(6,060,642)

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net


 

(533,891)


 

 

(543,756)


 

 

(926,874)


 

 

(1,182,283)


 

 

(657,364)

   Total Stockholders' Equity    


 

 $23,025,030  


 

 

 $22,914,527  


 

 

 $21,295,598  


 

 

 $21,340,397  


 

 

 $21,246,112  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Noncontrolling Interests    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interest in operating partnership


 

$420,280


 

 

$431,000


 

 

$415,956


 

 

$396,099


 

 

$427,930

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities


 

7,940


 

 

10,430


 

 

7,280


 

 

6,099


 

 

36,933


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Total Noncontrolling Interests    


 

 $428,220  


 

 

 $441,430  


 

 

 $423,236  


 

 

 $402,198  


 

 

 $464,863  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Total Equity    


 

 $23,453,250  


 

 

 $23,355,957  


 

 

 $21,718,834  


 

 

 $21,742,595  


 

 

 $21,710,975  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Total Liabilities and Equity    


 

 $48,728,634  


 

 

 $48,714,995  


 

 

 $45,080,562  


 

 

 $45,283,616  


 

 

 $45,295,392  


 

 

(1)

Net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $85,274 and $56,353 as of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively.

(2)

Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, 5.250%, $200,000 liquidation preference ($25.00 per share), 8,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024.

(3)

Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, 5.850%, $210,000 liquidation preference ($25.00 per share), 8,400 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024.

(4)

Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, 5.200%, $345,000 liquidation preference ($25.00 per share), 13,800 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024.

(5)

Common Stock: 343,041 and 331,347 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively.

9

   Reconciliation of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & 
Amortization and Financial Ratios    


 

 

 

 

 

   Third Quarter 2025    

   Unaudited and Dollars in Thousands    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended    

   Reconciliation of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization 
(EBITDA) (1)    


 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Jun-25    


 

 

   31-Mar-25    


 

 

   31-Dec-24    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Net Income / (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders    


 

 

 $57,631  


 

 

 $1,021,975  


 

 

 $99,793  


 

 

 $179,388  


 

 

 $41,012  

Interest


 

 

113,584


 

 

109,383


 

 

98,464


 

 

104,742


 

 

123,803

Loss on debt extinguishment and modifications


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

2,165


 

 

2,636

Income tax expense (benefit)


 

 

11,695


 

 

12,883


 

 

17,135


 

 

4,928


 

 

12,427

Depreciation and amortization


 

 

497,002


 

 

461,167


 

 

443,009


 

 

455,355


 

 

459,997

   EBITDA    


 

 

 $679,912  


 

 

 $1,605,408  


 

 

 $658,400  


 

 

 $746,578  


 

 

 $639,875  

Unconsolidated JV real estate related depreciation and amortization


 

 

65,922


 

 

59,172


 

 

55,861


 

 

49,463


 

 

48,474

Unconsolidated JV interest expense and tax expense


 

 

44,795


 

 

31,243


 

 

33,390


 

 

32,255


 

 

34,951

Severance, equity acceleration and legal expenses


 

 

1,794


 

 

2,262


 

 

2,428


 

 

2,346


 

 

2,481

Transaction and integration expenses


 

 

86,559


 

 

22,546


 

 

39,902


 

 

11,797


 

 

24,194

(Gain) / loss on sale of investments


 

 

(19,780)


 

 

(931,830)


 

 

(1,111)


 

 

(144,885)


 

 

556

Provision for impairment


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

22,881


 

 

Other non-core adjustments, net (2)


 

 

2,523


 

 

9,545


 

 

(4,316)


 

 

24,539


 

 

8,642

Noncontrolling interests


 

 

(4,099)


 

 

14,790


 

 

(3,579)


 

 

(3,881)


 

 

(11,059)

Preferred stock dividends


 

 

10,181


 

 

10,181


 

 

10,181


 

 

10,181


 

 

10,181

   Adjusted EBITDA    


 

 

 $867,807  


 

 

 $823,319  


 

 

 $791,156  


 

 

 $751,276  


 

 

 $758,296  


 

 

(1)

For definitions and discussion of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, see the Definitions section.

(2)

Includes foreign exchange net unrealized gains/losses attributable to remeasurement, deferred rent adjustments related to a customer bankruptcy, write offs associated with bankrupt or terminated customers, non-recurring legal and insurance expenses, gain on sale of land option and lease termination fees.


 

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended    

   Financial Ratios    


 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

   30-Jun-25    


 

 

   31-Mar-25    


 

 

   31-Dec-24    


 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total GAAP interest expense


 

 

$113,584


 

 

$109,383


 

 

$98,464


 

 

$104,742


 

 

$123,803

Capitalized interest


 

 

32,923


 

 

29,393


 

 

30,095


 

 

34,442


 

 

28,312

Change in accrued interest and other non-cash amounts


 

 

41,265


 

 

(92,065)


 

 

45,416


 

 

(58,137)


 

 

43,720

   Cash Interest Expense (3)    


 

 

 $187,772  


 

 

 $46,711  


 

 

 $173,975  


 

 

 $81,046  


 

 

 $195,835  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock dividends


 

 

10,181


 

 

10,181


 

 

10,181


 

 

10,181


 

 

10,181

   Total Fixed Charges (4)    


 

 

 $156,687  


 

 

 $148,957  


 

 

 $138,739  


 

 

 $149,364  


 

 

 $162,296  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Coverage    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest coverage ratio (5)


 

 

 4.9x


 

 

 5.0x


 

 

 5.3x


 

 

 4.5x


 

 

 4.3x

Cash interest coverage ratio (6)


 

 

 3.9x


 

 

 11.2x


 

 

 4.1x


 

 

 6.9x


 

 

 3.4x

Fixed charge coverage ratio (7)


 

 

 4.6x


 

 

 4.7x


 

 

 4.9x


 

 

 4.2x


 

 

 4.1x

Cash fixed charge coverage ratio (8)


 

 

 3.8x


 

 

 9.9x


 

 

 3.9x


 

 

 6.3x


 

 

 3.3x


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Leverage    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt to total enterprise value (9)(10)


 

 

23.0 %


 

 

23.2 %


 

 

25.4 %


 

 

21.4 %


 

 

23.5 %

Debt-plus-preferred-stock-to-total-enterprise-value (10)(11)


 

 

23.9 %


 

 

24.1 %


 

 

26.6 %


 

 

22.3 %


 

 

24.5 %

Pre-tax income to interest expense (12)


 

 

 1.6x


 

 

 10.6x


 

 

 2.1x


 

 

 2.8x


 

 

 1.3x

Net Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA (13)


 

 

 4.9x


 

 

 5.1x


 

 

 5.1x


 

 

 4.8x


 

 

 5.4x


 

 

(3)

Cash interest expense is interest expense less amortization of debt discount and deferred financing fees and includes interest that we capitalized. We consider cash interest expense to be a useful measure of interest as it excludes non-cash-based interest expense.

(4)

Fixed charges consist of GAAP interest expense, capitalized interest, and preferred stock dividends.

(5)

Adjusted EBITDA (including our pro rata share of unconsolidated entities EBITDA), divided by GAAP interest expense plus capitalized interest (including our pro rata share of unconsolidated entities interest expense).

(6)

Adjusted EBITDA (including our pro rata share of unconsolidated entities EBITDA), divided by cash interest expense (including our pro rata share of unconsolidated entities interest expense).

(7)

Adjusted EBITDA (including our pro rata share of unconsolidated entities EBITDA), divided by fixed charges (including our pro rata share of unconsolidated entities fixed charges).

(8)

Adjusted EBITDA (including our pro rata share of unconsolidated entities EBITDA), divided by the sum of cash interest expense and preferred stock dividends (including our pro rata share of unconsolidated entities cash fixed charges).

(9)

Total debt divided by market value of common equity plus debt plus preferred stock.

(10)

Total enterprise value defined as market value of common equity plus debt plus preferred stock.

(11)

Same as (9), except numerator includes preferred stock.

(12)

Calculated as net income plus interest expense divided by GAAP interest expense.

(13)

Calculated as total debt at balance sheet carrying value, plus capital lease obligations, plus Digital Realty's pro rata share of unconsolidated entities debt, less cash and cash equivalents (including Digital Realty's pro rata share of unconsolidated entities cash) divided by the product of Adjusted EBITDA (including Digital Realty's pro rata share of unconsolidated entities EBITDA), multiplied by four.

10

 Definitions  

 Funds From Operations (FFO):
 We calculate funds from operations, or FFO, in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) in the Nareit Funds From Operations White Paper - 2018 Restatement. FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure and represents net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gain (loss) from the disposition of real estate assets, provision for impairment, real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs), our share of unconsolidated JV real estate related depreciation & amortization, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in operating partnership and reconciling items related to noncontrolling interests. Management uses FFO as a supplemental performance measure because, in excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization and gains and losses from property dispositions and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of the performance of REITs, FFO will be used by investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs. However, because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization and captures neither the changes in the value of our data centers that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and capitalized leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our data centers, all of which have real economic effect and could materially impact our financial condition and results from operations, the utility of FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other REITs may not calculate FFO in accordance with the Nareit definition and, accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to other REITs' FFO. FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance.

 Core Funds from Operations (Core FFO)    :
We present core funds from operations, or Core FFO, as a supplemental operating measure because, in excluding certain items that do not reflect core revenue or expense streams, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in our core business operating performance. We calculate Core FFO by adding to or subtracting from FFO (i) other non-core revenue adjustments, (ii) transaction and integration expenses, (iii) loss on debt extinguishment and modifications, (iv) gain on / issuance costs associated with redeemed preferred stock, (v) severance, equity acceleration and legal expenses, (vi) gain/loss on FX and derivatives revaluation, and (vii) other non-core expense adjustments. Because certain of these adjustments have a real economic impact on our financial condition and results from operations, the utility of Core FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other REITs may calculate Core FFO differently than we do and accordingly, our Core FFO may not be comparable to other REITs' Core FFO. Core FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance.

 Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO)    :
We present adjusted funds from operations, or AFFO, as a supplemental operating measure because, when compared year over year, it assesses our ability to fund dividend and distribution requirements from our operating activities. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of the operations of REITs, AFFO will be used by investors as a basis to assess our ability to fund dividend payments in comparison to other REITs, including on a per share and unit basis. We calculate AFFO by adding to or subtracting from Core FFO (i) non-real estate depreciation, (ii) amortization of deferred financing costs, (iii) amortization of debt discount/premium, (iv) non-cash stock-based compensation expense, (v) straight-line rental revenue, (vi) straight-line rental expense, (vii) above- and below-market rent amortization, (viii) deferred tax expense / (benefit), (ix) leasing compensation and internal lease commissions, and (x) recurring capital expenditures. Other REITs may calculate AFFO differently than we do and, accordingly, our AFFO may not be comparable to other REITs' AFFO. AFFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance.

 EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA    :
We believe that earnings before interest, loss on debt extinguishment and modifications, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below), are useful supplemental performance measures because they allow investors to view our performance without the impact of non-cash depreciation and amortization or the cost of debt and, with respect to Adjusted EBITDA, (i) unconsolidated entities real estate related depreciation & amortization, (ii) unconsolidated entities interest expense and tax expense, (iii) severance, equity acceleration and legal expenses, (iv) transaction and integration expenses, (v) gain (loss) on sale / deconsolidation, (vi) provision for impairment, (vii) other non-core adjustments, net, (viii) noncontrolling interests, (ix) preferred stock dividends, and (x) gain on / issuance costs associated with redeemed preferred stock. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA excluding (i) unconsolidated entities real estate related depreciation & amortization, (ii) unconsolidated entities interest expense and tax, (iii) severance, equity acceleration and legal expenses, (iv) transaction and integration expenses, (v) gain (loss) on sale / deconsolidation, (vi) provision for impairment, (vii) other non-core adjustments, net, (viii) noncontrolling interests, (ix) preferred stock dividends, and (x) gain on / issuance costs associated with redeemed preferred stock. In addition, we believe EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs. Because EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are calculated before recurring cash charges including interest expense and income taxes, exclude capitalized costs, such as leasing commissions, and are not adjusted for capital expenditures or other recurring cash requirements of our business, their utility as a measure of our performance is limited. Other REITs may calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do and, accordingly, our EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other REITs' EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. Accordingly, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should be considered only as supplements to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our financial performance.

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 Net Operating Income (NOI) and Cash NOI    :
Net operating income, or NOI, represents rental revenue, tenant reimbursement revenue and interconnection revenue less utilities expense, rental property operating expenses, property taxes and insurance expenses (as reflected in the statement of operations). NOI is commonly used by stockholders, company management and industry analysts as a measurement of operating performance of the company's rental portfolio. Cash NOI is NOI less straight-line rents and above- and below-market rent amortization. Cash NOI is commonly used by stockholders, company management and industry analysts as a measure of property operating performance on a cash basis. Same-Capital Cash NOI represents buildings owned as of December 31, 2023 of the prior year with less than 5% of total rentable square feet under development and excludes buildings that were undergoing, or were expected to undergo, development activities in 2024-2025, buildings classified as held for sale and contribution, and buildings sold or contributed to joint ventures for all periods presented (prior period numbers adjusted to reflect current same-capital pool). However, because NOI and cash NOI exclude depreciation and amortization and capture neither the changes in the value of our data centers that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and capitalized leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our data centers, all of which have real economic effect and could materially impact our results from operations, the utility of NOI and cash NOI as measures of our performance is limited. Other REITs may calculate NOI and cash NOI differently than we do and, accordingly, our NOI and cash NOI may not be comparable to other REITs' NOI and cash NOI. NOI and cash NOI should be considered only as supplements to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as measures of our performance.

 Additional Definitions
 GAAP refers to United States generally accepted accounting principles.

Net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio is calculated as total debt at balance sheet carrying value, plus capital lease obligations, plus Digital Realty's pro rata share of unconsolidated entities debt, less cash and cash equivalents (including Digital Realty's pro rata share of unconsolidated entities cash) divided by the product of Adjusted EBITDA (including Digital Realty's pro rata share of unconsolidated entities EBITDA), multiplied by four.

Debt-plus-preferred-to-total enterprise value is total debt plus preferred stock divided by total debt plus the liquidation value of preferred stock and the market value of outstanding Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock and Digital Realty Trust, L.P. units, assuming the redemption of Digital Realty Trust, L.P. units for shares of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. common stock.

Fixed charge coverage ratio is Adjusted EBITDA divided by the sum of GAAP interest expense, capitalized interest and preferred stock dividends. For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, GAAP interest expense was $114 million, capitalized interest was $33 million and preferred stock dividends were $10 million.

   Reconciliation of Net Operating Income (NOI)    


 

   Three Months Ended    


 

 

   Nine Months Ended    

   (in thousands)    


 

   30-Sep-25    


 

   30-Jun-25    


 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Operating income    


 

 

 $138,421  


 

 

 $211,697  


 

 

 $168,286  


 

 

 

 $545,868  


 

 

 $327,542  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Fee income


 

 

(36,398)


 

 

(34,427)


 

 

(12,907)


 

 

 

(91,468)


 

 

(41,572)

 Other income


 

 

(4,746)


 

 

(1,363)


 

 

(4,581)


 

 

 

(6,242)


 

 

(7,568)

 Depreciation and amortization


 

 

497,002


 

 

461,167


 

 

459,997


 

 

 

1,401,178


 

 

1,316,442

 General and administrative


 

 

139,911


 

 

133,755


 

 

115,120


 

 

 

394,778


 

 

349,051

 Severance, equity acceleration and legal expenses


 

 

1,794


 

 

2,262


 

 

2,481


 

 

 

6,484


 

 

4,156

Transaction and integration expenses


 

 

86,559


 

 

22,546


 

 

24,194


 

 

 

149,007


 

 

82,105

 Provision for impairment


 

 


 

 


 

 


 

 

 


 

 

168,303

 Other expenses


 

 

3,297


 

 

195


 

 

4,774


 

 

 

3,604


 

 

15,080


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Net Operating Income    


 

 

 $825,840  


 

 

 $795,832  


 

 

 $757,365  


 

 

 

 $2,403,209  


 

 

 $2,213,540  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Cash Net Operating Income (Cash NOI)    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Net Operating Income    


 

 

 $825,840  


 

 

 $795,832  


 

 

 $757,365  


 

 

 

 $2,403,209  


 

 

 $2,213,540  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Straight-line rental revenue


 

 

(33,196)


 

 

(24,015)


 

 

(18,423)


 

 

 

(66,904)


 

 

(23,818)

 Straight-line rental expense


 

 

(297)


 

 

(469)


 

 

1,683


 

 

 

(742)


 

 

4,011

 Above- and below-market rent amortization


 

 

(864)


 

 

(752)


 

 

(742)


 

 

 

(2,322)


 

 

(3,287)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Cash Net Operating Income    


 

 

 $791,483  


 

 

 $770,596  


 

 

 $739,883  


 

 

 

 $2,333,241  


 

 

 $2,190,446  


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Constant Currency CFFO Reconciliation    


 

   Three Months Ended    


 

 

   Nine Months Ended    

   (in thousands, except per share data)    


 

   30-Sep-25    


 

 

 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

   30-Sep-25    


 

   30-Sep-24    


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Core FFO    (1)  


 

 

 $656,001  


 

 

 

 

 

 $557,744  


 

 

 

 $1,907,639  


 

 

 $1,628,377  

 Core FFO impact of holding '24 Exchange Rates Constant (2)


 

 

(11,062)


 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

(17,348)


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Constant Currency Core FFO    


 

 

 $644,939  


 

 

 

 

 

 $557,744  


 

 

 

 $1,890,291  


 

 

 $1,628,377  

 Weighted-average shares and units outstanding - diluted


 

 

347,700


 

 

 

 

 

334,476


 

 

 

344,873


 

 

326,545

   Constant Currency CFFO Per Share    


 

 

 $1.85  


 

 

 

 

 

 $1.67  


 

 

 

 $5.48  


 

 

 $4.99  


 

 

1)

As reconciled to net income above.

2)

Adjustment calculated by holding currency translation rates for 2025 constant with average currency translation rates that were applicable to the same periods in 2024.

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This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. Such forward-looking statements include statements relating to: our economic outlook, our expected investment and expansion activity, anticipated continued demand for our products and service, our liquidity, our joint ventures, supply and demand for data center and colocation space, our acquisition and disposition activity, pricing and net effective leasing economics, market dynamics and data center fundamentals, our strategic priorities, our product offerings, available inventory, rent from leases that have been signed but have not yet commenced and other contracted rent to be received in future periods, rental rates on future leases, lag between signing and commencement, cap rates and yields, investment activity, the company's FFO, Core FFO, constant currency Core FFO, adjusted FFO, and net income, 2025 outlook and underlying assumptions, information related to trends, our strategy and plans, leasing expectations, weighted average lease terms, the exercise of lease extensions, lease expirations, debt maturities, annualized rent at expiration of leases, the effect new leases and increases in rental rates will have on our rental revenue, our credit ratings, construction and development activity and plans, projected construction costs, estimated yields on investment, expected occupancy, expected square footage and IT load capacity upon completion of development projects, backlog NOI, NAV components, and other forward-looking financial data. Such statements are based on management's beliefs and assumptions made based on information currently available to management. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance and may be affected by known and unknown risks, trends, uncertainties, and factors that are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, or projected. Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:

  • reduced demand for data centers or decreases in information technology spending;
  • decreased rental rates, increased operating costs or increased vacancy rates;
  • increased competition or available supply of data center space;
  • the suitability of our data centers and data center infrastructure, delays or disruptions in connectivity or availability of power, or failures or breaches of our physical and information security infrastructure or services;
  • breaches of our obligations or restrictions under our contracts with our customers;
  • our inability to successfully develop and lease new properties and development space, and delays or unexpected costs in development of properties;
  • the impact of current global and local economic, credit and market conditions;
  • increased tariffs, global supply chain or procurement disruptions, or increased supply chain costs;
  • the impact from periods of heightened inflation on our costs, such as operating and general and administrative expenses, interest expense and real estate acquisition and construction costs;
  • the impact on our customers' and our suppliers' operations during an epidemic, pandemic, or other global events;
  • our dependence upon significant customers, bankruptcy or insolvency of a major customer or a significant number of smaller customers, or defaults on or non-renewal of leases by customers;
  • changes in political conditions, geopolitical turmoil, political instability, civil disturbances, restrictive governmental actions or nationalization in the countries in which we operate;
  • our inability to retain data center space that we lease or sublease from third parties;
  • information security and data privacy breaches;
  • difficulties managing an international business and acquiring or operating properties in foreign jurisdictions and unfamiliar metropolitan areas;
  • our failure to realize the intended benefits from, or disruptions to our plans and operations or unknown or contingent liabilities related to, our recent and future acquisitions;
  • our failure to successfully integrate and operate acquired or developed properties or businesses;
  • difficulties in identifying properties to acquire and completing acquisitions;
  • risks related to joint venture investments, including as a result of our lack of control of such investments;
  • risks associated with using debt to fund our business activities, including re-financing and interest rate risks, our failure to repay debt when due, adverse changes in our credit ratings or our breach of covenants or other terms contained in our loan facilities and agreements;
  • our failure to obtain necessary debt and equity financing, and our dependence on external sources of capital;
  • financial market fluctuations and changes in foreign currency exchange rates;
  • adverse economic or real estate developments in our industry or the industry sectors that we sell to, including risks relating to decreasing real estate valuations and impairment charges and goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges;
  • our inability to manage our growth effectively;
  • losses in excess of our insurance coverage;
  • our inability to attract and retain talent;
  • environmental liabilities, risks related to natural disasters and our inability to achieve our sustainability goals;
  • the expected operating performance of anticipated near-term acquisitions and descriptions relating to these expectations;
  • our inability to comply with rules and regulations applicable to our company;
  • Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s failure to maintain its status as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes;
  • Digital Realty Trust, L.P.'s failure to qualify as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes;
  • restrictions on our ability to engage in certain business activities;
  • changes in local, state, federal and international laws, and regulations, including related to taxation, real estate, and zoning laws, and increases in real property tax rates; and
  • the impact of any financial, accounting, legal or regulatory issues or litigation that may affect us.

The risks included here are not exhaustive, and additional factors could adversely affect our business and financial performance. Several additional material risks are discussed in our annual report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Those risks continue to be relevant to our performance and financial condition. Moreover, we operate in a competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors, nor can it assess the impact of all such risk factors on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any responsibility to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Digital RealtyDigital Realty Trust, the Digital Realty logo, Interxion, Turn-Key Flex, Powered Base Building, ServiceFabric, AnyScale Colo, Pervasive Data Center Architecture, PlatformDIGITAL, PDx, Data Gravity Index and Data Gravity Index DGx are registered trademarks and service marks of Digital Realty Trust, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other names, trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.

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