Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.92
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
DLR Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is rising.
DLR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$4.92
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout724.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR1.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return21.0%
5Y Total Return47.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,71210Y ago$26,38320Y ago$95,958
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
DLR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
DLR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 724.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
DLR does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 1.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, DLR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 47.1%, with dividends contributing 16.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,383 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
DLR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$24.22
Avg/Payment$1.2110
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $1.2200 | — | 2.72% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $1.2200 | — | 3.19% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $1.2200 | — | 2.79% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $1.2200 | — | 2.80% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $1.2200 | — | 3.28% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $1.2200 | — | 2.64% | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $1.2200 | — | 3.07% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $1.2200 | — | 3.26% | Jun 28, 2024 |
DLR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
0Y
1.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd DLRDigital Realty Trust… | $67.6B | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 EQIXEquinix, Inc. | $106.4B | 1.8% | 1.4% | 9 | Sustainable |
 IRMIron Mountain Incorp… | $39.2B | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  AMTAmerican Tower Corpo… | $83.0B | 3.8% | 1.2% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  CCICrown Castle Inc. | $38.9B | 5.3% | 4.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SBACSBA Communications C… | $23.1B | 2.0% | 45.5% | 7 | Sustainable |
 NVDANVIDIA Corporation | $4.8T | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
 CSCOCisco Systems, Inc. | $373.4B | 1.7% | 63.2% | 15 | Watch |
DLR Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.22 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $4.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.58 | 136.3% | 0.73x | 3.6% |
| 2024 | $4.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.61 | 303.1% | 0.33x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $4.88 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.00 | 162.7% | 0.61x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $4.88 | 5.2% | 4 | $1.11 | 439.6% | 0.23x | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $4.64 | 3.6% | 4 | $5.94 | 78.1% | 1.28x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $4.48 | 3.7% | 4 | $1.00 | 448.0% | 0.22x | 3.3% |
| 2019 | $4.32 | 6.9% | 4 | $2.35 | 183.8% | 0.54x | 3.2% |
| 2018 | $4.04 | 8.6% | 4 | $1.21 | 333.9% | 0.30x | 3.0% |
| 2017 | $3.72 | 5.7% | 4 | $0.99 | 375.8% | 0.27x | 2.7% |
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Start ComparisonDLR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DLR stock.
How much dividend does DLR pay per share?
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is DLR's next ex-dividend date?
DLR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. DLR typically pays dividends Annual.
Is DLR's dividend safe?
DLR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.3% and FCF payout ratio of +724.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has DLR increased its dividend?
DLR has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.7%.
How often does DLR pay dividends?
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.92 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in DLR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in DLR five years ago would be worth approximately $14,712 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is DLR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
DLR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.