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Digital Realty Trust, Inc.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 23 October 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 13 raised, 3 lowered, 9 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Core FFO per share rose sequentially: Core FFO per diluted share was $1.89, against $1.87 in 2Q25 and $1.67 in 3Q24. FFO per diluted share was $1.65, against $1.75 in 2Q25. Source
  • Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA grew double digits: Total operating revenues were $1.58 billion, up 6% from 2Q25 and 10% from 3Q24. Adjusted EBITDA was $868 million, up 5% sequentially and 14% year on year. Source
  • Full-year Core FFO range raised: The 2025 Core FFO per share range rose to $7.32 - $7.38, with the constant-currency range at $7.25 - $7.30. Source
  • Backlog of signed leases reached $852 million: Signed-but-not-commenced leases stood at $852 million of annualized GAAP base rent at DLR share at quarter end. Source
  • Same-capital cash NOI rose 8.0%: Same-capital cash NOI was $573.5 million, up 8.0% on 3Q24. On a constant currency basis the increase was 5.2%. Source
  • Leverage fell to 4.9x: Net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA was 4.9x, against 5.1x in 2Q25. Debt-plus-preferred-to-enterprise-value was 23.9% and fixed charge coverage was 4.6x. Source

“These achievements are supported by a substantial backlog, providing clear visibility into 2026,”

Digital Realty President and CEO Andy Power

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Core FFO per share SourceFY2025$7.32 - $7.38Raised from $7.15 - $7.25
Constant-currency Core FFO per share SourceFY2025$7.25 - $7.30Raised from $7.10 - $7.20
Total revenue SourceFY2025$6.025 - $6.075 billionRaised from $5.925 - $6.025 billion
Net non-cash rent adjustments SourceFY2025($75 - $80 million)Raised from ($65 - $70 million)
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFY2025$3.300 - $3.350 billionRaised from $3.200 - $3.300 billion
G&A SourceFY2025$530 - $535 millionRaised from $520 - $530 million
Rental rates on renewal leases, cash basis SourceFY20255.75% - 6.25%Raised from 5.0% - 6.0%
Rental rates on renewal leases, GAAP basis SourceFY20257.75% - 8.25%Raised from 7.0% - 8.0%
Year-end portfolio occupancy SourceFY2025 year-end+100 - 200 bpsKept
Same-Capital cash NOI growth SourceFY2025, constant currency4.25% - 4.75%Raised from 3.5% - 4.5%
Recurring CapEx and capitalized leasing costs SourceFY2025$300 - $320 millionLowered from $320 - $335 million
Dispositions and joint venture capital, dollar volume SourceFY2025$700 - $1,000 millionKept
Dispositions and joint venture capital, cap rate SourceFY20250.0% - 10.0%Kept
Development CapEx, net of partner contributions SourceFY2025$3,000 - $3,500 millionKept
Average stabilized yields SourceFY202510.0%+Kept
Enhancements and other non-recurring CapEx SourceFY2025$30 - $35 millionKept
Long-term debt issuance, dollar amount SourceFY2025, mid-year~$2,000 millionKept
Long-term debt issuance, pricing SourceFY2025, mid-year~4.0%Kept
U.S. Dollar / Pound Sterling SourceFY2025$1.30 - $1.35Kept
U.S. Dollar / Euro SourceFY2025$1.13 - $1.18Raised from $1.10 - $1.15
Net income per diluted share SourceFY2025$3.57 - $3.62Raised from $3.45 - $3.55
Real estate depreciation and (gain) / loss on sale per share SourceFY2025$3.20Lowered from $3.25
FFO per share (NAREIT-defined) SourceFY2025$6.77 - $6.82Raised from $6.70 - $6.80
Non-core expenses and revenue streams per share SourceFY2025$0.55Raised from $0.45
Foreign currency translation adjustment per share SourceFY2025($0.07)Lowered from ($0.05)

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Core FFO and constant-currency Core FFO per share ranges for 2025 were raised. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Recurring CapEx and capitalized leasing cost range lowered to $300 - $320 million from $320 - $335 million. Source
  • New: A non-core Dallas metro data center was sold after quarter end for about $33 million. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Core FFO per share rose sequentially: Core FFO per diluted share was $1.89, against $1.87 in 2Q25 and $1.67 in 3Q24. FFO per diluted share was $1.65, against $1.75 in 2Q25. Source
  • Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA grew double digits: Total operating revenues were $1.58 billion, up 6% from 2Q25 and 10% from 3Q24. Adjusted EBITDA was $868 million, up 5% sequentially and 14% year on year. Source
  • Full-year Core FFO range raised: The 2025 Core FFO per share range rose to $7.32 - $7.38, with the constant-currency range at $7.25 - $7.30. Source
  • Net income per share fell from 2Q25: Net income available to common stockholders was $58 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, against $2.94 in 2Q25. Gain on sale of investments was $19.8 million, against $931.8 million in 2Q25. Source
  • FFO per share fell from 2Q25: FFO totaled $570 million, or $1.65 per share, against $600 million and $1.75 per share in 2Q25. Source

Leasing bookings and backlog

  • Bookings at DLR share were $162 million: Total bookings were $201 million at 100% share and $162 million at DLR share, including an $85 million contribution from the 0-1 MW plus interconnection category. Source
  • Backlog of signed leases reached $852 million: Signed-but-not-commenced leases stood at $852 million of annualized GAAP base rent at DLR share at quarter end. Source
  • Renewal rates rose 8.0% in cash terms: Renewal leases signed in the quarter, representing $192 million of annualized cash rent, rose 8.0% on a cash basis and 11.5% on a GAAP basis. Source
  • Leases take eight months to start: The weighted-average lag between signing and contractual commencement for leases signed in the quarter was eight months. Source

“Robust enterprise demand continues to drive our 0-1 megawatt plus interconnection offering, with companies expanding on PlatformDIGITAL®.”

Digital Realty President and CEO Andy Power

Products, regions and customers

  • 0-1 MW and interconnection drove bookings: The 0-1 MW category contributed $65 million and interconnection contributed $20 million to DLR-share bookings. Source
  • Regional bookings split across three regions: DLR-share bookings were $67.8 million in the Americas, $55.0 million in EMEA, $19.3 million in Asia Pacific and $19.6 million in interconnection. Source
  • Largest customer was 12.1% of recurring revenue: The Fortune 50 software company was the largest customer at 12.1% of annualized recurring revenue. The top 20 customers totaled 51.2%. Source

Costs, margins and same-capital NOI

  • Same-capital cash NOI rose 8.0%: Same-capital cash NOI was $573.5 million, up 8.0% on 3Q24. On a constant currency basis the increase was 5.2%. Source
  • Transaction costs rose sharply: Transaction and integration expenses were $86.6 million, against $22.5 million in 2Q25. Source
  • General and administration expense increased: General and administration expense was $139.9 million, against $133.8 million in 2Q25 and $115.1 million in 3Q24. Source

“With five gigawatts of buildable IT capacity worldwide, we are well-positioned to meet our customers' evolving needs.”

Digital Realty President and CEO Andy Power

Occupancy and lease expirations

  • Occupancy flat at 84.8% sequentially: Portfolio occupancy was 84.8% at quarter end, unchanged from 2Q25 and up from 83.9% in 3Q24. Source
  • Same-capital occupancy held at 83.7%: Same-capital occupancy was 83.7%, unchanged from 2Q25 and from 3Q24. Source

Capital, debt and shareholder returns

  • Leverage fell to 4.9x: Net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA was 4.9x, against 5.1x in 2Q25. Debt-plus-preferred-to-enterprise-value was 23.9% and fixed charge coverage was 4.6x. Source
  • Total debt was $18.2 billion: Total debt was $18.2 billion at quarter end, of which $17.4 billion was unsecured and about $0.8 billion secured or other. Source
  • Notes repaid and equity sold through ATM: In July, the company repaid €650 million ($754 million) of 0.625% notes. Since June 30 it sold 2.9 million shares under the ATM program for net proceeds of about $501 million. Source
  • Dividend held at $1.22 per share: Dividends per share and common unit were $1.22, unchanged. Diluted AFFO per share was $1.76, against $1.68 in 2Q25. Source

Acquisitions, dispositions and development

  • Non-core data centers sold for about $90 million: Non-core data centers in Atlanta, Boston and Miami were sold for gross proceeds of about $90 million during the quarter. Source
  • Los Angeles land and Chicago parcels acquired: A five-acre Los Angeles site was bought for about $49 million, expected to support 32 MW. Two Franklin Park parcels were bought for about $18 million. Source
  • Development pipeline grew to 10.2 million sq ft: Space under active development was about 10.2 million square feet and space held for future development about 4.8 million square feet, excluding the 42.7 million square foot portfolio. Source

Demand and strategy commentary

  • Enterprise demand drives 0-1 MW offering: Management described enterprise demand as driving the 0-1 MW plus interconnection offering, with customers expanding on PlatformDIGITAL. Source
  • Five gigawatts of buildable capacity: Management said the company has five gigawatts of buildable IT capacity worldwide and is positioned to meet customer needs. Source
  • Backlog gives visibility into 2026: Management said the backlog provides visibility into 2026 for the Core FFO results reported. Source

Coming up, as management said on 23 October 2025

  • Investor conferences in November and December: The conference schedule lists the Jefferies Real Estate Conference on November 18, 2025 and REITworld on December 9-11, 2025. Source
  • Signed leases commencing by year-end: Estimated cash NOI from signed leases expected to commence through December 31, 2025 is carried in the NAV table at $103.3 million. Source
  • Chicago project completion in 4Q26: Projects in progress show expected completion in 3Q26 for Northern Virginia and Dallas and 4Q26 for Chicago. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Development megawatt capacity is an expected estimate and the actual amount developed may differ from it. Source
  • External: A foreign currency translation adjustment of ($0.07) per share is now included in the 2025 bridge, from ($0.05) previously. Source
  • Financial: Teraco minority holders may put shares to Digital Realty for cash or stock, and the dilution is excluded from Core FFO and AFFO until settlement. Source
  • Demand: Management said actual cash capitalization rates on acquisitions may differ from expectations because of collection difficulties and tenant bankruptcies. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The 2025 year-end occupancy gain range of +100 - 200 bps was kept unchanged. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.