DLR Digital Realty Trust dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: Jun 13, 2025
Dividend yield: 2.83%
Payout ratio: 410.1%
Digital Realty Trust's latest dividend was on Jun 13, 2025 (ex-date) with a payout of $1.22 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $4.88 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.83% based on its recent close price.
DLR dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Digital Realty Trust Dividend yield
Digital Realty Trust's dividend yield of 2.83% is below the Real Estate sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Real Estate sector average of 6.64%, Digital Realty Trust's dividend yield is 57% lower. The historical 5-year average of DLR's dividend yield is 3.5%, which is higher than the current yield.
DLR Dividend history
Digital Realty Trust has been paying dividends since 2005. DLR has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same for the last twelve months. But with the price of the stock up by 13% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 11%.
Digital Realty Trust Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | $1.22 | 2.8% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $1.22 | 3.28% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $1.22 | 2.64% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $1.22 | 3.07% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $1.22 | 3.26% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $1.22 | 3.42% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $1.22 | 3.67% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $1.22 | 3.8% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $1.22 | 4.63% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $1.22 | 4.62% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $1.22 | 4.66% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $1.22 | 4.15% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $1.22 | 3.82% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $1.22 | 3.54% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $1.16 | 2.77% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $1.16 | 2.98% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $1.16 | 2.81% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $1.16 | 3.37% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $1.12 | 3.5% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $1.12 | 3.08% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $1.12 | 3.24% |
| Mar 16, 2020 | $1.12 | 3.4% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $1.08 | 3.77% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $1.08 | 3.36% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $1.08 | 3.51% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $1.08 | 3.56% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $1.01 | 3.5% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $1.01 | 3.23% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $1.01 | 3.64% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $1.01 | 3.6% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.93 | 3.23% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.93 | 3.03% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.93 | 3.14% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.93 | 3.46% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.88 | 3.64% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.88 | 3.75% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $0.88 | 3.45% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.88 | 4.01% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.85 | 4.86% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | $0.85 | 5.48% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.85 | 5.15% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.85 | 5.18% |
Digital Realty Trust dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Digital Realty Trust's payout ratio of 410.1% is above the Real Estate sector and the industry average. Compared to its Real Estate sector average of 163.4%, Digital Realty Trust's payout ratio is 151% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
DLR dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 6.7% | $1.7 | 122.3% |
| MAC Macerich Co | 4.09% | $0.68 | N/A |
| DLR Digital Realty Trust Inc | 2.83% | $4.88 | 410.1% |
| EQIX Equinix Inc | 2.27% | $17.9 | 186.3% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Digital Realty Trust pay a dividend?
Yes, Digital Realty Trust has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. DLR has been paying dividends since 2005.
When was DLR's last dividend?
Digital Realty Trust's last regular dividend was on Jun 13, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.22 per share.
How much dividend does Digital Realty Trust pay (per share)?
DLR has paid dividend of $4.88 per share in the last year.
What is Digital Realty Trust's dividend yield?
Currently Digital Realty Trust's dividend yield is 2.83%.
How often does Digital Realty Trust pay dividends?
Digital Realty Trust has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Digital Realty Trust's dividend payout ratio?
Digital Realty Trust's dividend payout ratio is 410.1%.
Does Digital Realty Trust pay a good dividend?
Digital Realty Trust's dividend yield is lower than the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.