DLR Dividend History & Yield
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.22 | $122.00 | Declared |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $1.22 | $122.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 189 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $1.22 | $122.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 280 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $1.22 | $122.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DLR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.88 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much DLR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 246 | $46,598 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,230 | $232,992 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,460 | $465,984 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.58%. $10,000 in DLR would currently pay about $258 a year ($21 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DLR dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $1.22 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | — | $1.22 | +5.2% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $1.16 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $1.16 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | — | $1.16 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | — | $1.16 | +3.6% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $1.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | — | $1.12 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
DLR scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment firm specializing in Core strategies. It primarily targets investments in data center properties, including colocation facilities, powered base buildings, and data center suites. The firm focuses its real estate investments globally across six continents, targeting markets in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Digital Realty Trust, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is based in Austin, Texas.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Specialty. First dividend on our records: Dec 29, 2004. 87 payments tracked.
DLR dividend FAQ
When is DLR's next ex-dividend date?
DLR's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.22 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.
How often does DLR pay dividends?
DLR pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.22 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is DLR's dividend yield?
DLR's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.58%, based on $4.88 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $189.50. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.88 per share, is 2.58%.
How much does DLR pay per share?
DLR pays about $1.22 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.88 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $488.00 a year.
Has DLR grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.4% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of DLR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.58%, you would need about 246 shares of DLR (roughly $46,598 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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