Core Insights - Digital Realty Trust (DLR) reported a second-quarter 2025 core funds from operations (FFO) per share of $1.87, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.74, with a year-over-year increase of 13.3% [1][9] - The company raised its 2025 core FFO guidance range to $7.15-$7.25 from the previous range of $7.05-$7.15, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.04 below the new guidance [12] Financial Performance - DLR's operating revenues for the second quarter reached $1.49 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.44 billion, and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.1% [2][9] - The company reported "Same-Capital" cash net operating income (NOI) growth of 4.4% [2] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $823.3 million, marking a 13.3% increase year over year [5] Leasing and Revenue Growth - DLR signed total bookings estimated to generate $135 million of annualized GAAP rental revenues, with significant contributions from the 0-1 megawatt category and interconnection services [4] - Renewal leases signed during the quarter resulted in $177 million of annualized cash rental revenues, with rental rates increasing by 7.3% on a cash basis and 9.9% on a GAAP basis [5] Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives - DLR partnered with Oracle Solution Centers to enhance digital infrastructure offerings, combining data center services with Oracle's deployment-ready frameworks [3] Portfolio Activity - During the quarter, DLR acquired land parcels in Atlanta and Dallas for $120 million and $11 million respectively, expected to support significant IT capacity [6] - Additional land parcels were acquired for around $6 million in the Chicago metro area to expand its Franklin Park campus [7] Capital and Debt Management - As of the end of the second quarter, DLR had cash and cash equivalents of $3.55 billion, up from $2.32 billion at the end of the first quarter [10] - The company had total debt outstanding of $18.5 billion, with a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 5.1X and a fixed charge coverage of 4.7X [10][11] Future Projections - DLR projects total revenues for 2025 in the range of $5.925-$6.025 billion, with adjusted EBITDA expected between $3.200-$3.300 billion [13]

Core Viewpoint - Digital Realty reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showcasing significant revenue growth and improved profitability metrics compared to previous quarters and the same quarter last year [2][10]. Financial Results - Revenues reached $1.49 billion, marking a 6% increase from the previous quarter and a 10% increase year-over-year [2]. - Net income was reported at $1.05 billion, with net income available to common stockholders at $1.02 billion, translating to $2.94 per share, up from $0.27 per share in the previous quarter and $0.20 per share in the same quarter last year [2][10]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $823 million, reflecting a 4% increase from the previous quarter and a 13% increase year-over-year [3]. - Funds From Operations (FFO) totaled $600 million, or $1.75 per share, compared to $1.67 per share in the previous quarter and $1.57 per share in the same quarter last year [3][10]. Leasing Activity - The company signed total bookings expected to generate $135 million of annualized GAAP rental revenue, with significant contributions from the 0–1 megawatt category and interconnection [5]. - Renewal leases represented $177 million of annualized cash rental revenue, with rental rates increasing by 7.3% on a cash basis and 9.9% on a GAAP basis [7][10]. - The backlog of signed-but-not-commenced leases at the end of the quarter was $826 million of annualized GAAP base rent [6][10]. Investment Activity - Digital Realty acquired land parcels in three metropolitan areas, including approximately 100 acres in Atlanta for $120 million and 167 acres in Dallas for $11 million, expected to support significant IT capacity [11]. - The U.S. Hyperscale Data Center Fund received over $3 billion in equity commitments, exceeding its initial target, and Digital Realty contributed interests in five operating data centers and two development sites to the Fund [12]. Balance Sheet - As of June 30, 2025, total debt outstanding was approximately $18.5 billion, with a net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 5.1x [14]. - The company issued €850 million of 3.875% notes due 2034, with net proceeds of approximately $975 million, and repaid €650 million in senior notes [15]. 2025 Outlook - Digital Realty raised its 2025 Core FFO per share outlook to $7.15 - $7.25 and Constant-Currency Core FFO per share outlook to $7.10 - $7.20 [16][10].