Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

DLR · Real Estate

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 .

Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Specialty

Key Statistics

Current Price
$176.47
Market Cap
$61.73B
52-Week High
$184.79
52-Week Low
$129.95
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Specialty

$1,000 Invested in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)

1 Year
$1,208
+21%
3 Years
$1,933
+93%
5 Years
$1,555
+56%
10 Years
$2,877
+188%
Since IPO
$34,389
+3339%

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 $1,208 as of May 2026, representing a +20.8% 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 $1,933 as of May 2026, representing a +93.3% 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 $1,555 as of May 2026, representing a +55.5% 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 $2,877 as of May 2026, representing a +187.7% 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 $34,389 as of May 2026, representing a +3338.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.64%
Positive Months
159
62% of 257
Negative Months
98
38% of 257
Data Period
21+ years
257 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 2008 (+21.4%)
Best month on avg: April (+3.3%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-29.1%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.4%)

Over the past 21+ years (257 months), Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) has averaged a monthly return of +1.64% with a median return of +1.69%. The stock had 159 positive months (62%) and 98 negative months (38%). 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 +3.3%), and September the weakest (-1.4%).

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 +20.18% with a median return of +20.00%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.77%. 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.

Avg Return
+20.18%
Best Year
2005 (+77.85%)
Worst Year
2022 (-41.00%)
Positive Years
17/22
Year Return Start End
2026 +14.84% $153.66 $176.47
2025 -10.07% $170.86 $153.66
2024 +35.90% $125.73 $170.86
2023 +39.95% $89.84 $125.73
2022 -41.00% $152.27 $89.84
2021 +30.66% $116.54 $152.27
2020 +20.37% $96.82 $116.54
2019 +16.52% $83.10 $96.82
2018 -3.00% $85.67 $83.10
2017 +19.80% $71.51 $85.67
2016 +34.89% $53.02 $71.51
2015 +20.20% $44.11 $53.02
2014 +42.57% $30.94 $44.11
2013 -23.49% $40.44 $30.94
2012 +6.13% $38.10 $40.44
2011 +35.41% $28.14 $38.10
2010 +6.17% $26.50 $28.14
2009 +58.85% $16.68 $26.50
2008 -11.33% $18.82 $16.68
2007 +15.54% $16.29 $18.82
2006 +57.13% $10.36 $16.29
2005 +77.85% $5.83 $10.36

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: 3/24/2026