Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) Dividend Analysis
Does Digital Realty Trust (DLR) pay a dividend?
Yes. Digital Realty Trust (DLR) pays a dividend: $4.97 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 2.68% at the latest close.
It has raised its dividend per share for 3 years in a row, growing at 2.3% a year over the last 5 years.
Computed from SEC filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.97 | +0.9% |
| 2024 | $4.93 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | $4.92 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $4.87 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | $4.87 | +9.9% |
| 2020 | $4.43 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | $4.40 | +7.1% |
| 2018 | $4.11 | +11.2% |
| 2017 | $3.70 | +6.8% |
| 2016 | $3.46 | +2.6% |
Newest 10 of 17 fiscal years; the chart below has the full series. Each payment counts toward the fiscal year it is paid for, so a final dividend paid in spring belongs to the year before. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
Elevated payout ratio, limited room for increases or earnings dips.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (0) × 0.40 + Growth (45) × 0.35 + Income (70) × 0.25 = 33
Dividend Yield
2.68%
Per Share (TTM)
$4.97
Payout Ratio
127.1%
5Y CAGR
2.3%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
127.1%
FCF Payout
—
FCF Coverage
—
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$4.97
Growth Streak
3 years
5Y CAGR
2.3%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$4.97
Annual Income / $10K
$268
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from SEC filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Yield History
Digital Realty Trust (DLR) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does Digital Realty Trust (DLR) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, Digital Realty Trust pays a regular dividend of about $4.97 per share per year (a yield of roughly 2.7%). A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is Digital Realty Trust's dividend safe?+
Digital Realty Trust's dividend looks dependent on payout coverage. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 0 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has Digital Realty Trust grown its dividend?+
Digital Realty Trust has raised its dividend for about 3 years in a row. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 2.3% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
SourceDividend analysis computed from the 10-Q filed 1 May 2026, covering the period ending 31 Mar 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 3 Oct 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Earnings payout = dividends / net income. FCF payout = dividends / FCF. Yield = TTM DPS / price.
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