Digital Realty Trust, Inc. - DLR STOCK NEWS

Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center solutions, has announced its board of directors approved quarterly cash dividends for both common and preferred stock for Q3 2024.

Common Stock: A dividend of $1.22 per share will be paid to common stockholders of record as of September 13, 2024, with payment on September 30, 2024.

Preferred Stock:

• Series J: $0.328125 per share
• Series K: $0.365625 per share
• Series L: $0.325000 per share

All dividends for preferred stock are for holders of record as of September 13, 2024, payable on September 30, 2024.

Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, showing a 2% increase in revenues to $1.4 billion compared to the previous quarter. Net income available to common stockholders was $0.20 per share, down from $0.34 in Q2 2023. The company generated Core FFO per share of $1.65, slightly lower than $1.68 in Q2 2023. Total bookings are expected to generate $164 million in annualized GAAP rental revenue. Digital Realty maintained its 2024 Core FFO per share outlook of $6.60 - $6.75. The company completed several financing transactions, including a follow-on equity offering raising $1.65 billion. Digital Realty's balance sheet showed total debt of $16.3 billion and a net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 5.3x as of June 30, 2024.

Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) has announced the acquisition of a colocation data center in the Slough Trading Estate for $200 million. This purchase marks Digital Realty's entry into the west London submarket and expands their existing colocation capabilities in London. The acquired campus includes two data centers with a total capacity of 15 megawatts (MW), excellent connectivity, and future expansion potential. Housing over 150 customers, the campus is a critical hub for connectivity providers, technology firms, and financial services. The integration into Digital Realty's Metro Connect solution and ServiceFabric™ platform will enhance global connectivity and digital operations management. Powered entirely by renewable energy, this acquisition aligns with Digital Realty's sustainability goals. Managing Director Séamus Dunne highlights the move as a reinforcement of their commitment to supporting digital transformation in the UK and Europe.

Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, will release its second quarter 2024 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

A conference call to discuss these results will follow at 5:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. CT on the same day. Investors can join the call by dialing +1 (888) 317-6003 (domestic) or +1 (412) 317-6061 (international) and referencing conference ID #2977783.

A live webcast will be available on Digital Realty's Investor Relations website, with telephone and webcast replays accessible until August 25, 2024.

On May 15, 2024, Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) announced the global availability of its new liquid-to-chip cooling technology, an advanced solution for high-density deployment support. This innovative technology is particularly relevant for AI and data-intensive applications, offering direct liquid cooling (DLC) to customer infrastructures. The solution supports power densities from 30 to 150 kilowatts per rack and is available in 170 data centers globally, with further expansion plans. The new offering also aligns with Digital Realty's Private AI Exchange (AIPx) for enhanced data exchange options. Additionally, the partnership with Lenovo aims to facilitate the adoption of AI by enterprises, providing a flexible and efficient infrastructure to meet the rising demand for high-density, AI-driven workloads.

Digital Realty, the leading global provider of data center solutions, declared quarterly cash dividends for common and preferred stock for the second quarter of 2024. The company authorized a cash dividend of $1.22 per share for common stockholders and various amounts for holders of different series of preferred stocks. The dividends are set to be paid on June 28, 2024.

Digital Realty, the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center solutions, announced a public offering of 10,500,000 shares of common stock, expecting gross proceeds of $1,470 million. The offering will help repay borrowings, acquire properties, fund development opportunities, and support general corporate purposes.

Digital Realty, the leading global provider of data center and interconnection solutions, has announced a public offering of 10,500,000 shares of its common stock with an option for underwriters to purchase additional shares. The proceeds will be used for debt repayment, property acquisition, business expansion, and general corporate purposes.

Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) and Oracle are collaborating to accelerate the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) among enterprises. This partnership aims to develop hybrid integrated solutions to address Data Gravity challenges, expedite time to market for AI services, and unlock AI-based business outcomes. Oracle will deploy critical GPU-based infrastructure in a Digital Realty data center, catering to a wide range of enterprises and AI customers.