Digital Realty Trust (DLR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$157.00

-0.30 (-0.19%)

(As of 10/4/2024 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

Moderate Buy

Based on 21 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
9

Buy
11

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for DLR.

Consensus Price Target

$156.61
-0.25% Downside

According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Digital Realty Trust, the average price target is $156.61. The highest price target for DLR is $180.00, while the lowest price target for DLR is $108.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.25% from the current price of $157.00.

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DLR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/7/23 to 10/6/24	1 Month Ago 9/7/23 to 9/6/24	3 Months Ago 7/9/23 to 7/8/24	1 Year Ago 10/7/22 to 10/7/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$156.61	$154.00	$149.42	$121.50
Forecasted Upside	-0.25% Downside	3.89% Upside	-2.78% Downside	3.52% 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	2.52	2.47	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.25% Downside	14.92% Upside	7.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent DLR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
10/4/2024	Hsbc Global Res 0 of 5 stars	P. Kanumuri Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Moderate Sell ➝ Hold
10/4/2024	HSBC 2 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Reduce ➝ Hold	$124.00 ➝ $160.00	+1.72%
10/1/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$175.00 ➝ $180.00	+12.25%
8/13/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$160.00 ➝ $168.00	+12.94%
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
7/26/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$122.00 ➝ $120.00	-16.95%
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7/24/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$123.00 ➝ $130.00	-15.90%
7/23/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$155.00 ➝ $170.00	+9.28%
7/12/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$165.00 ➝ $175.00	+10.95%
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%
6/3/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$144.00 ➝ $160.00	+10.53%
5/30/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$143.00 ➝ $145.00	+0.43%
5/3/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$143.00 ➝ $147.00	-0.01%
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%
3/27/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$154.00	+8.40%
2/29/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$154.00 ➝ $160.00	+9.94%
2/16/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$140.00 ➝ $170.00	+23.26%
2/16/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Perform	$157.00	+5.62%
12/6/2023	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Sector Weight
7/28/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$132.00 ➝ $144.00	+15.74%
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
2/17/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Underperform	$81.00 ➝ $80.00	-27.77%
12/14/2022	Exane BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Nate Crossett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$128.00	+19.50%
10/20/2022	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$120.00	+26.21%

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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 Monday, September 30, 2024. 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.:

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

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 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Digital Realty Trust is $156.61, with a high forecast of $180.00 and a low forecast of $108.00.
: 21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Digital Realty Trust in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DLR shares.
: According to analysts, Digital Realty Trust's stock has a predicted downside of -0.25% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Digital Realty Trust's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Digital Realty Trust has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: 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.

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This page (NYSE:DLR) was last updated on 10/6/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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