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Dec 31, 2023

Digital Realty Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Reported mixed results with revenue increase offset by net income decline, strategic investments and partnerships were forged to position for future growth.

Key Takeaways

Digital Realty reported Q4 2023 results with revenues of $1.4 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year. Net income was $20 million, a significant decrease from the previous quarter. The company signed total bookings expected to generate $110 million in annualized GAAP rental revenue and introduced a 2024 Core FFO per share outlook of $6.60 - $6.75.

Reported net income available to common stockholders of $0.08 per share in 4Q23, compared to ($0.02) in 4Q22

Reported FFO per share of $1.53 in 4Q23, compared to $1.45 in 4Q22

Reported Core FFO per share of $1.63 in 4Q23, compared to $1.65 in 4Q22

Signed total bookings during 4Q23 that are expected to generate $110 million of annualized GAAP rental revenue

Total Revenue
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.23B
+11.1%
EPS
$1.63
Previous year: $1.65
-1.2%
North America Occupancy
83.8%
Previous year: 86.3%
-2.9%
Europe Occupancy
75.2%
Previous year: 78.1%
-3.7%
APAC Occupancy
76.7%
Previous year: 75.9%
+1.1%
Gross Profit
$302M
Previous year: $700M
-56.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.63B
Previous year: $142M
+1046.5%
Total Assets
$44.1B
Previous year: $41.5B
+6.3%

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Forward Guidance

Digital Realty introduced its 2024 Core FFO per share and Constant-Currency Core FFO per share outlook of $6.60 - $6.75.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue: $5.550 - $5.650 billion
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $2.800 - $2.900 billion
  • Cash basis rental rates on renewal leases: 4.0% - 6.0%
  • GAAP basis rental rates on renewal leases: 6.0% - 8.0%
  • Year-end portfolio occupancy: +100 - 200 bps

Challenges Ahead

  • Net non-cash rent adjustments: ($35 - $40 million)
  • G&A: $450 - $460 million
  • Same-Capital cash NOI growth: 2.0% - 3.0%
  • U.S. Dollar / Pound Sterling: $1.25 - $1.30
  • U.S. Dollar / Euro: $1.05 - $1.10