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Mar 31

Digital Realty Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Digital Realty reported steady performance with strong leasing activity and a record backlog.

Key Takeaways

Digital Realty delivered solid Q1 2025 results, with revenue hitting $1.4 billion and a net income of $100 million. Core FFO per share grew to $1.77, supported by strong leasing demand and increased rental rates.

Generated $1.4 billion in revenue, up 6% YoY.

Net income reached $100 million with diluted EPS at $0.27.

Signed $242 million in total bookings, pushing backlog to $919 million.

Raised Core FFO guidance to $7.05–$7.15 for FY25.

Total Revenue
$1.41B
Previous year: $1.33B
+5.7%
EPS
$1.77
Previous year: $1.67
+6.0%
Net Debt to EBITDA
5.1
Previous year: 6.1
-16.4%
Rental rate increase (cash)
5.6%
Backlog GAAP base rent
$919M
Cash and Equivalents
$2.32B
Previous year: $1.19B
+94.5%
Total Assets
$45.1B
Previous year: $42.6B
+5.7%

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Forward Guidance

Digital Realty raised its 2025 Core FFO outlook and expects sustained leasing momentum and solid development returns.

Positive Outlook

  • Raised Core FFO guidance to $7.05–$7.15.
  • Maintained constant-currency Core FFO range.
  • Revenue outlook increased to $5.825–$5.925 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA expected between $3.125–$3.225 billion.
  • CapEx plans reaffirmed with strong development yield expectations.

Challenges Ahead

  • Cash rent adjustments revised lower to -$50 to -$55 million.
  • Slight increase in G&A expense outlook to $505–$515 million.
  • Persistent FX headwinds moderated guidance translation gains.
  • Fixed interest expenses remain elevated amid debt load.
  • No increase in recurring CapEx guidance despite larger footprint.