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DLR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield

DLR has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 4.88 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.93%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.88
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.16%
Overall Dividend Rating 53.90%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.20%
Payout Ratio 3.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 75.59%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -5.3% (S&P 500: 18.9%)
Total Return 5y: 43.3% (S&P 500: 105%)

Top Dividend Payers in Specialized REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
RYN 3,396 M 16.0% 18.2%
FPI 463 M 9.08% 16.0%
OUT 2,958 M 9.49% 12.2%
EPR 3,727 M 7.05% 14.5%
GLPI 12,789 M 6.83% 10.4%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FPI 463 M 60.6% 92.0%
MRP 3,523 M 24.3% 100%
OUT 2,958 M 44.4% 77.5%
EPR 3,727 M 22.4% 96.3%
SBAC 20,561 M 20.5% 100%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare DLR Dividends with its Peer-Group

EPR
EPR Properties
 7.05% Yield
FPI
Farmland Partners
 9.08% Yield
RYN
Rayonier
 15.97% Yield
NSA
National Storage
 7.43% Yield
GLPI
Gaming & Leisure
 6.83% Yield
EXR
Extra Space Storage
 4.87% Yield

DLR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 1.16 0% 0.75%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 1.16 0% 0.72%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-31 Quarterly 1.16 3.6% 0.88%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-15 Quarterly 1.12 0% 0.87%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-30 Quarterly 1.12 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-06-30 Quarterly 1.12 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 1.12 3.7% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2020-01-15 Quarterly 1.08 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-09-30 Quarterly 1.08 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 1.08 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 1.08 6.9% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-15 Quarterly 1.01 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 1.01 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 1.01 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-03-30 Quarterly 1.01 8.6% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.93 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.93 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.93 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.93 5.7% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.88 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.88 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.88 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.88 3.5% N/A
2015-12-31 0.85 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.85 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.85 2.4% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.83 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.83 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.83 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.83 6.4% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.78 0% N/A

DLR Dividend FAQ

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR) owns, acquires, develops, and operates a global portfolio of data centers through its operating partnership, Digital Realty Trust, L.P. The company delivers colocation, interconnection, and related services to a diversified customer base that spans cloud providers, IT services, communications, financial services, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and consumer product firms.

What is the Dividend Yield of DLR?

As of November 2025, DLR`s dividend yield is 2.93%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.88 USD by the current share price of 166.52.

Does DLR pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, DLR paid a dividend of 4.88 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-15 and the payout was 1.22 USD.

How often does DLR pay dividends?

DLR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DLR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-15.

Will DLR pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.22 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Digital Realty Trust (DLR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DLR?

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.

What is the Dividend Growth of DLR?

DLR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.16% per year.
Weak growth: DLR's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DLR?

DLR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.20%. If you bought DLR's shares at 116.18 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.88 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.20% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DLR?

DLR Payout Consistency is 96.5%. 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.

Does DLR have a good Dividend Yield?

DLR`s 2.93% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DLR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DLR is 3.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of DLR?

DLR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.90%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DLR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DLR`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Digital Realty Trust`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 6.87% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Digital Realty Trust ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2015-01-14 with a factor of 1000:1005. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 1.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2003 20,000,000
2004 21,421,300 +7.11%
2005 27,503,200 +28.39%
2006 56,511,200 +105.47%
2007 65,431,600 +15.79%
2008 74,703,800 +14.17%
2009 77,770,700 +4.11%
2010 91,428,400 +17.56%
2011 107,099,900 +17.14%
2012 124,145,600 +15.92%
2013 128,640,100 +3.62%
2014 135,544,600 +5.37%
2015 145,561,600 +7.39%
2016 159,699,400 +9.71%
2017 206,185,100 +29.11%
2018 207,113,100 +0.45%
2019 210,286,300 +1.53%
2020 281,122,400 +33.69%
2021 284,868,200 +1.33%
2022 301,712,100 +5.91%
2023 305,781,000 +1.35%
2024 340,690,000 +11.42%
2025 349,234,000 +2.51%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-22 02:28