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Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$180.70 -1.21% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $179.96

Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 55/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $67.68B

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As of 2026-11-02, Digital Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: DLR) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 55/100 at a spot price of $180.70 (-1.21% 1D, market cap $67.68B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, DLR ranks #552 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), DLR carries a Roarable D+ (55/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 51.5x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 1.7%. By comparison, SPG (Simon Property Group Inc.) holds a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 28.2x, ROIC 13.5%, cap $69.80B) and PSA (Public Storage) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 33.2x, ROIC 12.7%, cap $59.24B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AMT leads on earnings multiple (22.8x) while AMT leads on capital efficiency (15.7% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DLR?

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Per DLR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001297996), Digital Realty Trust Inc. generated $6.11B in revenue (+10.0% YoY), $1.31B in net income, and $2.14B in free cash flow against $49.41B in total assets and $11.05B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $179.96 (-0.41%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 11/20 (D+) • 35% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 55/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.5% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 51.4% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-1.4% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DLR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.8%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (55/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY DLR SCORES 55/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (27% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 9/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+13/20 pts (24% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5.8% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (56.2) create a -14 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$178.14-1.6% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C-$175.31+2.1% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C-$179.01+0.9% Next Q

Current

Grade D+$180.70-0.5% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 55/100 (D+) score, DLR faces multiple-compression risk if 51.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($181.18) or 200D SMA ($183.53) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($178.26) toward Bear Floor ($139.04).

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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $139.04

$7,695

$-2,305 (-23.1%)

12M Consensus BaseTarget $178.26

$9,865

$-135 (-1.4%)

12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $218.55

$12,095

+$2,095 (+20.9%)

Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (32 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100

● Strong Buy / Buy: 17● Hold: 9● Sell: 6

Wall Street Firm	Stance	12M Target	1Y Accuracy	Track Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity Desk	HOLD	$185	74%	A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage Lead	UNDERPERFORM	$205	69%	B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap Research	SELL	$159	58%	C

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DLR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -8.97%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-02O $179.8H $182.9L $179.8C $180.7VOL 2.54M

RES: $185.2SUP: $166.3SMA50: $181.2SMA200: $183.5

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

37.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +10.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #552 of 1096 ⚔️ SPG vs DLR Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (DLR vs. SPG, PSA, O, AMT)

Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts (172 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR) ranks #552 by composite RQD confidence (55/100, grade D+) and #54 by equity capitalization ($67.68B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AMT leads on earnings valuation at 22.8x trailing P/E, while AMT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 15.7% ROIC and — gross margin. SPG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with DLR at 55/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
DLR ACTIVE Digital Realty Trust Inc.	D+	55/100	51.5x	—	1.7%	-1.21%	$67.68B	Benchmark Subject
SPG Simon Property Group Inc.	B	74/100	28.2x	—	13.5%	+0.94%	$69.80B	/spg-vs-dlr →
PSA Public Storage	B	72/100	33.2x	—	12.7%	+2.43%	$59.24B	/psa-vs-dlr →
O Realty Income Corporation	C-	59/100	51.1x	—	1.9%	-0.47%	$54.12B	/o-vs-dlr →
AMT American Tower Corporation	B-	71/100	22.8x	—	15.7%	+1.02%	$86.20B	/amt-vs-dlr →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001297996

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR) reported GAAP revenue of $6.11B (+10.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.55B , and +11.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.31B, operating cash flow of $2.41B, and free cash flow of $2.14B (+6.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, DLR closed FY2025 with $49.41B in total assets against $11.05B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 9/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$6.11B	$1.31B	$2.41B	$2.14B	$49.41B	$11.05B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$5.55B	$588.3M	$2.26B	$2.01B	$45.28B	$9.95B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$5.48B	$950.3M	$1.63B	$1.39B	$37.23B	$8.71B

3. DLR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is DLR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does DLR compare to SPG and PSA in the Financials sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DLR?

Where is DLR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DLR last traded at $180.70 (-1.21% on volume of 4,140,310 shares), positioning the stock -0.26% below its 50-day simple moving average ($181.18) and -1.54% below its 200-day simple moving average ($183.53). Across its 52-week range of $146.23 to $208.14, DLR sits at the 55.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.8% ($170.22 to $191.18).

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What is DLR's 12-month stock price target?

Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $178.26 (-1.4% from $180.70), with a bull-case target of $218.55 and a bear-case floor of $139.04.

Is DLR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates DLR D+ (Sell — SELL) with an RQD Confidence score of 55/100.

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DLR — Digital Realty Trust Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:10:36Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, DLR scores 55 out of 100, a letter grade of D+ with the verdict label "Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 11 of 20 (ROIC 1.7%; FCF yield 3.16%); Whale 13F Flow at 13 of 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 10 of 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 6 of 20 (Beta 1.14; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 15 of 20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 9/9; Debt/Equity 0.5).

For a prospective investor, the weakest pillars are the cash engine, macro fit, and insider conviction, while the balance sheet is the strongest. The low ROIC of 1.7% and the 3.16% FCF yield indicate limited return generated per unit of capital at current levels. The Macro Regime Fit score reflects the stock's Beta of 1.14, which the rating treats as a sector sensitivity concern. The strongest pillar, the Forensic Balance Sheet, supports solvency but does not by itself offset the valuation and return concerns. Upside drivers would need to come from improved return on capital or a valuation reset; the rating's verdict indicates the composite view is negative on current fundamentals.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
$182.91	$67.68B	51.5	47.9	83.5	3.55	2.55%	1.14	$146.23 - $208.14	1.7%

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$6112.7M	$658.5M	$1313.2M	N/A	$2137.1M	$3451.6M	$11054.0M
FY 2024	$5555.0M	$471.9M	$588.3M	N/A	$2011.5M	$3870.9M	$9948.5M
FY 2023	$5477.1M	$524.5M	$950.3M	N/A	$1388.3M	N/A	$8710.8M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose across the three reported periods, and FY 2025 net income ($1313.2M) exceeded operating income ($658.5M). Market data reports an operating margin of 10.8%, a net margin of 21.5%, and a gross margin of 0%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 1.7%, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5, the Piotroski F-Score is 9/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. The balance sheet posture, per the forensic pillar, is the strongest element of the rating.

Open Questions

What is the business mix and revenue model behind the reported revenue figures, given that gross margin is listed as 0%?
Why does the FY 2025 net income ($1313.2M) substantially exceed operating income ($658.5M), and what drove the difference?
What do the Q3 earnings results referenced in the news wire show, and how do they compare with the RQD cash-engine assessment?
What is the EPS history, since the reported EPS values for all three periods are listed as N/A?
What is the FY 2024 cash balance context, given that FY 2023 cash is listed as N/A and the cash series is incomplete?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is DLR (D+ • RQD 55/100) a Buy at $182.91?

Welcome to the DLR (Digital Realty Trust Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 55/100 (Roarable Sell — Weak Fundamentals / Trim) in Real Estate Investment Trusts. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (51.5x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SH ShortSeller_Dan Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $151.82 (-17.0%)

Spot @ $182.91

Pump the brakes on DLR — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on DLR, but look at what you are paying: 51.5x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Digital Realty Trust Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

CA CashFlowKing Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $219.49 (+20.0%)

Spot @ $182.91

DLR cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on DLR, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Real Estate Investment Trusts and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $182.91 (52-wk range $146.23 - $208.14), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.