Digital Realty Trust (DLR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$151.08 -4.41 (-2.84%)

As of 03:45 PM Eastern

Digital Realty Trust - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
5

Buy
16

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Digital Realty Trust in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for DLR.

Consensus Price Target

$179.95
19.11% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Digital Realty Trust, the average price target is $179.95. The highest price target for DLR is $220.00, while the lowest price target for DLR is $108.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.11% from the current price of $151.08.

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DLR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/25/24 to 3/25/25	1 Month Ago 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	3 Months Ago 12/26/23 to 12/25/24	1 Year Ago 3/26/23 to 3/25/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$179.95	$179.95	$171.68	$137.87
Forecasted Upside	19.11% Upside	8.89% Upside	-4.83% Downside	0.03% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

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DLR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

DLR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Digital Realty Trust Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Digital Realty Trust	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.77	2.52	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.75% Upside	44.34% Upside	16.92% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent DLR News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/20/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Brendan Lynch Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$142.00 ➝ $139.00	-7.91%
3/10/2025	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars	Anthony Hau Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$201.00 ➝ $185.00	+26.06%
2/18/2025	JMP Securities 2 of 5 stars	Greg Miller Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Outperform ➝ Market Outperform	$220.00 ➝ $220.00	+32.57%
2/18/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Maher Yaghi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform	$208.00	+26.78%
2/14/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Choe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$185.00 ➝ $190.00	+18.22%
2/4/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Eric Luebchow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$210.00 ➝ $185.00	+14.89%
1/27/2025	Citizens Jmp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Miller Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
1/15/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Niknam Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$185.00 ➝ $194.00	+11.54%
1/7/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Hodulik Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$147.00 ➝ $205.00	+14.28%
11/21/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$195.00 ➝ $205.00	+9.18%
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10/28/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$177.00 ➝ $207.00	+12.20%
10/25/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$190.00 ➝ $205.00	+13.25%
10/25/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$120.00 ➝ $128.00	-29.05%
10/25/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$170.00 ➝ $190.00	+4.41%
10/23/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$160.00 ➝ $175.00	+5.43%
10/4/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Kanumuri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Moderate Sell ➝ Hold
10/4/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Reduce ➝ Hold	$124.00 ➝ $160.00	+1.72%
8/1/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Ferguson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
7/11/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$170.00	+9.19%
7/1/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Schneider Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$175.00	+15.09%
6/26/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Klein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$144.00 ➝ $170.00	+16.07%
4/2/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$100.00 ➝ $108.00	-22.58%
2/29/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$154.00 ➝ $160.00	+9.94%
12/6/2023	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Sector Weight
7/28/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$138.00	+19.84%
5/30/2023	22nd Century Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Reiterates

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Should I Buy Digital Realty Trust Stock? DLR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Digital Realty Trust pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Digital Realty Trust
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Digital Realty Trust, Inc.:

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. recently reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $1.73, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of $0.27, indicating robust financial performance.
The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.22 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $4.88 and a dividend yield of 3.24%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
With a market capitalization of $50.75 billion, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. is a significant player in the data center and colocation market, which is expected to grow as demand for data storage and processing increases.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including a boost in price targets from firms like UBS Group, suggest positive market sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
The current stock price is $150.76, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price point compared to its 52-week high of $198.00.

Digital Realty Trust
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a high dividend payout ratio of 301.23%, which may raise concerns about sustainability, as it indicates that the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns.
Recent price target reductions from analysts, such as Wells Fargo & Company lowering their target from $210.00 to $185.00, may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 93.06, which could suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, making it a riskier investment.
With a beta of 0.65, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-growth opportunities in more dynamic sectors.
Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, indicating that there are concerns about its future performance among some market experts.

DLR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Digital Realty Trust is $179.95, with a high forecast of $220.00 and a low forecast of $108.00.
: 22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Digital Realty Trust in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DLR shares.
: According to analysts, Digital Realty Trust's stock has a predicted upside of 19.11% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Digital Realty Trust's stock had 4 upgrades by analysts.
: Digital Realty Trust has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citizens Jmp, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JMP Securities, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Scotiabank, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Digital Realty Trust more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Digital Realty Trust is 2.77 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.52. Learn more on how DLR compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:DLR) was last updated on 3/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Digital Realty Trust (DLR) Stock Forecast & Price Target