
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
DLRDigital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in data center solutions. It owns, operates, and invests in data centers worldwide, providing secure, reliable infrastructure to support cloud computing, internet, and enterprise IT services. Founded in 2004, Digital Realty has established a global presence with data centers in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, serving a diverse range of customers including technology, financial services, and healthcare sectors.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | $1.22 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 |
| March 31, 2026 | $1.22 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 |
| January 16, 2026 | $1.22 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 |
| September 30, 2025 | $1.22 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 |
| June 30, 2025 | $1.22 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Digital Realty Trust, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 87 dividend payments over the past 21 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held DLR shares during this period received a total of $70.31 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.22/share was paid 18 days ago, on June 30, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: DLR currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.81%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2005, the dividend payout has grown by 680.5%, from $0.16 to $1.22.
- Dividend Reliability: DLR has maintained or increased its dividend for 87 consecutive payments.
Company News
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