Summary
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) reported its first quarter 2021 financial results, showcasing robust revenue growth and a significant increase in net income compared to the prior year. Total operating revenues grew by over 32% year-over-year, largely driven by the ongoing impact of the Interxion combination and contributions from its expanding global data center portfolio. Net income available to common stockholders more than doubled, reflecting improved operational efficiencies and strategic property dispositions. The company continues to invest heavily in its development pipeline, with substantial capital expenditures aimed at expanding its data center capacity across key global markets. While facing ongoing global economic uncertainties and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, DLR demonstrated resilience through strong operational execution, successful lease renewals, and strategic debt management. The company's proactive approach to managing its debt structure and maintaining ample liquidity positions it well for continued growth and shareholder returns.
Financial Highlights
32 data points| Revenue | $1.09B |
| Operating Expenses | $897.87M |
| Operating Income | $192.52M |
| Interest Expense | $75.65M |
| Net Income | $385.92M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.32 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.32 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 281K |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 282K |
Key Highlights
- 1Total operating revenues increased by approximately 32.7% to $1,090.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $823.3 million for the same period in 2020.
- 2Net income available to common stockholders more than doubled, rising to $372.4 million ($1.32 per share) for Q1 2021, from $202.9 million ($0.91 per share) in Q1 2020.
- 3The company reported a significant gain on the disposition of properties, net, of $333.9 million in Q1 2021, primarily from the sale of 11 data centers in Europe.
- 4Total capital expenditures increased to $479.4 million in Q1 2021, up from $354.8 million in Q1 2020, driven by development projects, notably related to the Interxion integration.
- 5Digital Realty maintained a strong balance sheet with total assets of $35.5 billion as of March 31, 2021.
- 6The company's portfolio occupancy was approximately 85.3% as of March 31, 2021 (excluding space under development and held for development).
- 7Interest expense decreased by approximately $10.1 million due to debt redemptions and refinancing efforts.