NYSE$DLR
Digital Realty Trust Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Digital Realty reported strong revenue growth and record leasing activity in Q4 2024.
Digital Realty achieved a 5.00% year-over-year revenue increase in Q4 2024, driven by record leasing activity in the 0–1 MW plus interconnection segment. Net income saw an 835.67% surge, reflecting strong demand and operational improvements. The company introduced a 2025 Core FFO per share guidance of $7.05 - $7.15.
- Revenue increased by 5.00% year-over-year to $1.44 billion.
- Net income surged by 835.67% year-over-year to $186 million.
- Record leasing activity in the 0–1 MW plus interconnection segment, adding 166 new customers.
- 2025 Core FFO per share guidance set at $7.05 - $7.15.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Digital Realty · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.44B
Revenue by segment
Digital Realty · $12.1M total across 1 segment · Q3 2023
- Interconnection and other$12.1M-87.3%100.0%
Forward guidance
Digital Realty expects strong revenue growth and stable occupancy rates in 2025, with a focus on expanding its hyperscale and interconnection services.
Tailwinds
- 2025 Core FFO per share expected at $7.05 - $7.15.
- Revenue guidance set between $5.80 billion - $5.90 billion.
- Rental rates on renewal leases expected to increase by 4.0% - 6.0% (cash basis).
- Continued expansion in the hyperscale and interconnection segments.
- Stable occupancy rates projected across global data centers.
Headwinds
- Expected Adjusted EBITDA decline due to increased costs.
- Potential impact from foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Higher interest rates may increase financing costs.
- Increased development and expansion costs may pressure margins.
- Competitive pressures in the data center market could affect pricing.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
48%
32 / 67 earnings
Positive
+9.2%
Q3 2024
Best reaction
-15.6%
Q3 2013
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.5% | +0.5% | -3.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.0% | -2.7% | -3.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.2% | -4.7% | -10.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.4% | -0.5% | +4.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +4.0% | +4.4% | +9.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.3% | +2.9% | -9.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | +9.2% | +10.3% | +14.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | -4.0% | -4.4% | +0.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | +6.5% | +4.8% | +5.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.2% | -5.0% | -1.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +4.6% | +6.3% | +16.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +3.5% | +4.0% | +6.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.5% | -3.0% | +1.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.5% | -4.6% | -11.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.6% | -1.3% | +9.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.5% | +0.0% | -3.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.4% | -4.0% | -4.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.4% | +1.0% | +3.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +0.1% | +0.7% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.0% | +0.6% | +3.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +4.9% | +4.0% | +3.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.1% | -7.0% | -9.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.7% | -2.7% | -8.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.1% | +2.5% | -1.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.1% | -11.2% | -5.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +3.5% | +4.8% | +12.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.2% | -4.1% | -8.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.8% | +5.4% | +11.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.1% | -1.3% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.3% | +2.8% | +3.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -8.4% | -10.1% | -5.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +3.5% | +3.8% | +5.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | +6.2% | +3.5% | +5.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.9% | -5.4% | +1.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | -4.4% | -3.0% | -3.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.1% | +3.8% | +4.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +3.3% | +1.4% | +5.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.3% | +0.3% | -1.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.1% | -7.0% | -5.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.9% | -0.7% | -5.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -15.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -9.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -10.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -4.6% | — | — |
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