Digital Realty raises 2026 Core FFO outlook after second-quarter revenue rises 29%
Digital Realty reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.9 billion, up 29% from a year earlier, and Core FFO of $2.65 per diluted share, up from $1.87. The company raised its 2026 Core FFO per share outlook excluding net promote to $8.15 to $8.20, from $8.00 to $8.10 in April, which points to stronger expected earnings for shareholders.
Key points
- Core FFO per share was $2.65 in Q2 2026 versus $1.87 a year earlier; excluding net promote, it was $2.13 versus $2.04 in the prior quarter
- Net promote income of $188 million was included in Core FFO, tied to three data centers in a development joint venture
- 2026 Core FFO per share outlook excluding net promote raised to $8.15 to $8.20 as of July 23, 2026
- Q2 2026 net income available to common stockholders was $443 million, or $1.21 per share, compared with $0.46 in the prior quarter
The filing
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