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Digital Realty Trust (DLR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$185.91 -1.36 (-0.73%)
(As of 11/20/2024 ET)

Digital Realty Trust - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Sell
1
Hold
9
Buy
12

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, 9 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for DLR.

Consensus Price Target

$169.84
-8.64% Downside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Digital Realty Trust, the average price target is $169.84. The highest price target for DLR is $207.00, while the lowest price target for DLR is $108.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -8.64% from the current price of $185.91.
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DLR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$169.84$157.17$154.00$121.71
Forecasted Upside-8.64% Downside-4.87% Downside1.20% Upside-11.05% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

DLR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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DLR Price Targets by Month

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Digital Realty Trust Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDigital Realty TrustFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.55
2.49
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-8.64% Downside12.90% Upside9.81% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/18/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$135.00 ➝ $142.00-20.97%
11/12/2024Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$168.00 ➝ $202.00+11.29%
10/28/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$177.00 ➝ $207.00+12.20%
10/25/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$190.00 ➝ $205.00+13.25%
10/25/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$120.00 ➝ $128.00-29.05%
10/25/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$170.00 ➝ $190.00+4.41%
10/25/2024Scotiabank
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 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$157.00 ➝ $178.00-3.91%
10/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$180.00 ➝ $185.00-0.13%
10/25/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$185.00 ➝ $195.00+5.27%
10/25/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$175.00 ➝ $185.00+11.97%
10/23/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$160.00 ➝ $175.00+5.43%
10/4/2024Hsbc Global Res
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P. Kanumuri
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UpgradeModerate Sell ➝ Hold
10/4/2024HSBC
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 UpgradeReduce ➝ Hold$124.00 ➝ $160.00+1.72%
8/1/2024Argus
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M. Ferguson
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
7/11/2024Mizuho
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$170.00+9.19%
7/1/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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J. Schneider
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Initiated CoverageBuy$175.00+15.09%
6/26/2024BMO Capital Markets
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A. Klein
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$144.00 ➝ $170.00+16.07%
5/30/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$143.00 ➝ $145.00+0.43%
5/3/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$143.00 ➝ $147.00-0.01%
4/2/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$100.00 ➝ $108.00-22.58%
2/29/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$154.00 ➝ $160.00+9.94%
12/6/2023KeyCorp
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7/28/2023BNP Paribas
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$138.00+19.84%
5/30/202322nd Century Group
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 Reiterated RatingReiterates
2/17/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetUnderperform$81.00 ➝ $80.00-27.77%
12/14/2022Exane BNP Paribas
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Nate Crossett
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$128.00+19.50%

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

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Digital Realty Trust
Bull Case

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

  • Strong Analyst Ratings: Digital Realty Trust has received positive ratings from analysts, with several upgrades to "buy" and "outperform" ratings, indicating confidence in the company's performance and potential growth.
  • Insider Selling at Higher Price: Recent insider selling by a director at a higher price than the current stock price could signal confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • Stable Financials: Despite missing earnings estimates in the last quarter, Digital Realty Trust has shown stable financials with a consistent revenue stream and a healthy net margin, providing a sense of financial stability.
  • Positive Price Performance: The stock has shown an upward trend in recent trading sessions, reaching a higher price, which could indicate positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
  • High Institutional Ownership: With a significant percentage of the company's stock owned by hedge funds and institutional investors, there is a strong backing from professional investors, suggesting confidence in Digital Realty Trust's long-term prospects.

Digital Realty Trust
Bear Case

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

  • Earnings Miss: Digital Realty Trust recently reported earnings below analysts' expectations, which could raise concerns about the company's ability to meet financial targets and sustain growth.
  • Debt-to-Equity Ratio: The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, indicating a relatively high level of debt compared to equity, which may pose risks in case of economic downturns or rising interest rates.
  • Market Volatility: The stock has shown volatility in trading, with fluctuations in price that could lead to uncertainty for investors and potential short-term risks.
  • Lower Price Targets: Some analysts have set lower price targets for Digital Realty Trust, suggesting a more conservative outlook on the stock's future performance and growth potential.
  • Competition in the Sector: The real estate investment trust sector is competitive, with other players vying for market share and potential challenges in maintaining profitability and growth rates.

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 $169.84, with a high forecast of $207.00 and a low forecast of $108.00.

22 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Digital Realty Trust in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DLR shares.

According to analysts, Digital Realty Trust's stock has a predicted downside of -8.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Digital Realty Trust's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Digital Realty Trust more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Digital Realty Trust is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how DLR compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:DLR) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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