10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2022

DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2022

Filed August 5, 2022For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) reported its second-quarter 2022 financial results, showcasing a mixed performance with growth in total operating revenues but a decline in net income compared to the prior year. Total operating revenues increased by 4.2% to $1.139 billion for the quarter, driven by growth in non-stabilized rental and other services revenue due to the completion of global development projects. However, net income attributable to Digital Realty Trust, Inc. decreased by 47.8% to $63.4 million for the quarter, impacted by factors including a significant unfavorable foreign currency translation effect and increased property level operating expenses. The company's balance sheet reflects total assets of $35.96 billion and total liabilities of $18.28 billion as of June 30, 2022. Total stockholders' equity stood at $17.63 billion. DLR continues to invest heavily in its development pipeline, with approximately $1.9 billion in open construction contract commitments. The company also completed a significant acquisition post-period, increasing its interest in Teraco, a South African data center provider, on August 1, 2022.

Financial Highlights

33 data points
Beta

Revenue

$1.14B

Net Income

$63.43M

5.6% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.19

Total Assets

$35.96B

Cash & Equivalents

$99.23M

Free Cash Flow

$505.89M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$1.14B
Operating Expenses$968.95M
Operating Income$170.37M
Interest Expense$69.02M
Net Income$63.43M
EPS (Basic)$0.19
EPS (Diluted)$0.19
Shares Outstanding (Basic)284.69M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)285.11M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total operating revenues increased by 4.2% to $1.139 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021.
  • 2Net income attributable to Digital Realty Trust, Inc. decreased by 47.8% to $63.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $121.3 million in the prior year.
  • 3The company reported a significant unfavorable foreign currency translation effect of $293.9 million in other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
  • 4Investments in properties, net, increased slightly to $20.8 billion as of June 30, 2022, from $20.76 billion as of December 31, 2021.
  • 5Total debt increased to $14.41 billion as of June 30, 2022, from $13.56 billion as of December 31, 2021, with the majority of it being fixed-rate debt.
  • 6The company has approximately $1.9 billion in open construction contract commitments as of June 30, 2022.
  • 7Digital Realty Trust, Inc. announced the completion of a 55% majority interest acquisition in Teraco, a South African data center provider, on August 1, 2022, for $1.7 billion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Revenue growth was primarily driven by an increase in non-stabilized rental and other services revenue, which benefited from the completion of global development projects and subsequent lease-up activities. Revenue increased by 4.2% to $1.139 billion for the quarter.

Net income attributable to Digital Realty Trust, Inc. decreased by 47.8% to $63.4 million. This decline was influenced by a substantial unfavorable foreign currency translation effect of $293.9 million in other comprehensive income, increased property-level operating expenses, and a significant decrease in gains on the disposition of properties compared to the prior year's period.

As of June 30, 2022, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. had total debt of $14.41 billion, an increase from $13.56 billion at the end of 2021. The company maintains a focus on a conservative capital structure, targeting a debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio at or below 5.5x and a fixed charge coverage of greater than three times. A significant portion of the debt is fixed-rate. The company also recently amended its global revolving credit facility to increase its size to $3.75 billion.

The company continues to invest in its development pipeline, with approximately $1.9 billion in open construction contract commitments as of June 30, 2022. Significant strategic activity includes the announced completion of the acquisition of a 55% majority interest in Teraco, a leading data center and interconnection services provider in South Africa, on August 1, 2022, for $1.7 billion. This acquisition is expected to expand the company's presence in Africa.