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Digital Realty Trust Inc earnings and payout view.

Next scheduled report in 39 days, last quarterly EPS, consensus estimates, payout status, and capital-return context for DLR.

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Earnings read

DLR reports in 39 days.

Start with the next report date, recent EPS quality, surprise history, and payout cushion. The detailed history and dividend table stay below for verification.

Next report

July 23, 2026

39 days · time TBD

EPS TTM

$3.78

Next annual estimate $2.86

Last surprise

+2.2%

$0.46 actual vs $0.45 estimate

Payout safety

Stretched - exceeding earnings

129.1% payout ratio

Next report
July 23, 2026
39 days · time TBD
EPS (TTM)
$3.78
Est. next: $2.86
Latest reported EPS
$0.46
Consensus: $0.45
Last EPS surprise
+2.2%
Beat · $0.46 actual vs $0.45 est.
EPS History & Surprise
PeriodActual EPSEst. EPSSurprise
Q4$-0.26
Q1$0.30$0.34-11.8%
Q2$0.10$0.15-33.3%
Q3$0.05
Q4$0.04
Q1$0.06$0.17-64.7%
Q2$0.05$0.23-78.3%
Q3$0.30$0.22+36.4%

Most recent periods shown. Full history available via data providers.

Dividends and capital return

Payout status beside the earnings base.

Dividend yield only makes sense next to earnings power. TECHi keeps payout ratio, yield, and ex-date on this page so income investors can read the cash return against EPS.

Forward yield
2.67%
Annual payout
$4.88 per share
Payout ratio
129% of EPS
Stretched - exceeding earnings
Ex-dividend date
March 13, 2026
Hold by this date for the next payout

EPS beat history

DLR has 6 beats in the last 6 reported quarters.

Recent reported quarters are compared against the consensus estimate so the latest print is easy to read at a glance. Positive bars mean reported EPS cleared expectations; negative bars mark misses.

Last actual EPS
$0.46
Q1 FY2026
Last estimate
$0.45
April 23, 2026
Surprise amount
+$0.01

Recent quarters

Q1 FY2026+2.2%

$0.46 actual vs $0.45 est.

Q4 FY2025+2.6%

$0.40 actual vs $0.39 est.

Q3 FY2025+47.8%

$0.34 actual vs $0.23 est.

Q2 FY2025+25.8%

$0.39 actual vs $0.31 est.

Q1 FY2025+58.3%

$0.38 actual vs $0.24 est.

Q4 FY2024+11.3%

$0.29 actual vs $0.26 est.

Earnings call transcript

DLR 2026Q1 call commentary.

12 segments

Operator

Operator

0.00

Good afternoon, and welcome to the Digital Realty Trust, Inc. first quarter 2026 earnings call. Please note this event is being recorded. During today's presentation, all parties will be in a listen-only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a...

Jordan Sadler

Senior Vice President, Public and Private Investor Relations

0.20

Thank you, operator, and welcome, everyone, to Digital Realty Trust, Inc.'s first quarter 2026 earnings conference call. Joining me on today's call are President and CEO, Andrew P. Power, and CFO, Matthew R. Mercier. Chief Investment Officer, Gregory S....

Andrew P. Power

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

0.90

Thanks, Jordan, and thanks to everyone for joining our call. Digital Realty Trust, Inc. got off to a record start in 2026, a clear continuation of the momentum we built throughout 2025. Demand for digital infrastructure remains robust, execution across...

Matthew R. Mercier

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

0.80

Thank you, Andrew. As Andrew outlined, the first quarter reflected strong demand across our platform combined with disciplined execution, resulting in record quarterly financial results. In the first quarter, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. again posted strong...

Operator

Operator

0.00

Thank you. We will now open up the call for questions. In the interest of time and to allow a large number of people to ask questions, callers will be limited to one question. As a reminder, to ask a question, you will need to press 11 on your telephone and...

Analyst (Stifel)

Analyst

0.10

Yes, thanks, and congrats on the strong results, especially leasing. Maybe you could just comment on the economics that you are seeing with AI deals versus prior hyperscale deals, maybe comment on pricing, escalators, and, as AI demand continues to show...

Earnings desk view

DLR EPS history is live.

Digital Realty Trust Inc has per-quarter EPS history available across recent reports, pairing the latest actual EPS with consensus estimates and valuation context. TECHi tracks editorial reactions to earnings reports as they become available.

Payout history

DLR dividend payments - recent history

Market data source

Ex-dateAmountRecord datePayment date
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.22
$1.16
$1.16
$1.16
$1.16
$1.12
$1.12
$1.12

Dividend safety read

DLR pays out 129% of TTM earnings as dividends.

A payout ratio above 100% means the dividend is being funded out of cash, debt, or asset sales rather than current earnings. That usually means either earnings need to recover or the payout deserves extra scrutiny.

Frequently asked

Common questions.

When does DLR next report earnings?

Digital Realty Trust Inc reports quarterly. Track the latest scheduled date and consensus estimate on TECHi's DLR earnings page — updated whenever the company confirms the quarterly call.

What is DLR's EPS?

Digital Realty Trust Inc's trailing earnings per share is approximately $3.78 based on the most recent fundamentals snapshot.

Where can I find DLR's earnings history?

TECHi's DLR earnings page covers the next scheduled report, the last several quarters of beats and misses, and editorial commentary tied to each release.

Did DLR beat earnings last quarter?

Beat / miss commentary for the most recent Digital Realty Trust Inc quarter is published on the TECHi DLR earnings page. Subscribe to the markets newsletter for the morning brief on every print.

Does DLR pay a dividend?

Yes — Digital Realty Trust Inc (DLR) pays a dividend with a current yield of approximately 2.67%.

What is DLR's dividend yield?

Digital Realty Trust Inc has a forward dividend yield of approximately 2.67% based on the most recent quote.

How much does DLR pay in dividends per share?

Digital Realty Trust Inc distributes approximately $4.88 per share annually based on the latest declared payout.

What is DLR's payout ratio?

Digital Realty Trust Inc's payout ratio is approximately 129.10%, the share of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower ratio leaves more room for dividend growth.

Where can I track DLR's dividend history?

TECHi's DLR earnings and dividends page shows the live yield, payout history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio, and dividend-safety commentary beside EPS history.