About Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. is a REIT - Specialty company operating in the Real Estate sector.
DLR trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $180.70
- Market Cap
- $68.24B
- 52-Week High
- $208.14
- 52-Week Low
- $146.23
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Specialty
$1,000 Invested in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)
How much would $1,000 invested in DLR be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in DLR 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) in 2025 would be worth $1,089 as of November 2026, representing a +8.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DLR 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) in 2023 would be worth $1,636 as of November 2026, representing a +63.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DLR 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) in 2021 would be worth $1,367 as of November 2026, representing a +36.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DLR 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) in 2016 would be worth $2,654 as of November 2026, representing a +165.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in DLR at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) at IPO would be worth $35,691 as of November 2026, representing a +3469.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 22+ years (264 months), Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) has averaged a monthly return of +1.61% with a median return of +1.75%. The stock had 162 positive months (61%) and 102 negative months (39%). The best month in DLR's history was December 2008 with a +21.4% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -29.1%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.7%), and September the weakest (-1.6%).
DLR's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2005 with a cumulative return of +61.3%, and the worst was 2022 at -46.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 22 years of trading history, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) has delivered an average annual return of +20.37% with a median return of +20.00%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.97%. The stock posted gains in 17 years (77%) and losses in 5 years (23%).
DLR's best year was 2005 with a +77.85% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -41.00%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. DLR achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +19.19% | $151.61 | $180.70 |
| 2025 | -10.07% | $168.58 | $151.61 |
| 2024 | +35.90% | $124.05 | $168.58 |
| 2023 | +39.95% | $88.64 | $124.05 |
| 2022 | -41.00% | $150.24 | $88.64 |
| 2021 | +30.66% | $114.98 | $150.24 |
| 2020 | +20.37% | $95.52 | $114.98 |
| 2019 | +16.52% | $81.98 | $95.52 |
| 2018 | -3.00% | $84.52 | $81.98 |
| 2017 | +19.80% | $70.55 | $84.52 |
| 2016 | +34.89% | $52.31 | $70.55 |
| 2015 | +20.20% | $43.52 | $52.31 |
| 2014 | +42.57% | $30.52 | $43.52 |
| 2013 | -23.49% | $39.89 | $30.52 |
| 2012 | +6.13% | $37.59 | $39.89 |
| 2011 | +35.41% | $27.76 | $37.59 |
| 2010 | +6.17% | $26.15 | $27.76 |
| 2009 | +58.85% | $16.46 | $26.15 |
| 2008 | -11.33% | $18.56 | $16.46 |
| 2007 | +15.54% | $16.07 | $18.56 |
| 2006 | +57.13% | $10.23 | $16.07 |
| 2005 | +77.85% | $5.75 | $10.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions: DLR
What sector is DLR in? ▼
DLR operates in the Real Estate sector, specifically in the REIT - Specialty industry.
How has DLR performed historically? ▼
Over 22 years of trading history, DLR has posted gains in 17 years (77% of the time). The best year was 2005 with a +77.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in DLR? ▼
You can invest in DLR through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold DLR.
Last updated: 11/1/2026