DLR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.8% Yield
DLR has a dividend yield of 2.8% and paid 4.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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DLR Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-30 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-31 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2026-01-16 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.8% |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-31 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2025-01-17 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.65% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-30 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-28 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2024-01-19 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-29 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-30 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 1.17% |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-31 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 1.15% |
| 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-13 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 1.14% |
| 2022-09-14 | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-30 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-30 | Quarterly | 1.22 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2022-03-14 | 2022-03-15 | 2022-03-31 | Quarterly | 1.22 | +5.2% | 0.9% |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-15 | 2022-01-14 | Quarterly | 1.16 | 0% | 0.68% |
DLR Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, DLR's dividend yield is 2.82%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.88 USD by the current share price of 182.12.
As of September 2026, DLR paid a dividend of 4.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-15 and the payout was 1.22 USD.
DLR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DLR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DLR for the next payments are between 1.221 (+0.1%) and 1.231 (+0.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.70%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.22 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Digital Realty Trust (DLR) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Digital Realty Trust (DLR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
DLR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.10% per year. Weak growth: DLR's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
DLR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.68%. If you bought DLR's shares at 132.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.68% of your original purchase price.
DLR Payout Consistency is 97.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Digital Realty Trust has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
DLR's 2.82% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of DLR is 146.6%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.
DLR's Overall Dividend Rating is 44.59%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
DLR Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-18 02:37 UTC