Summary
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 29, 2022. The company demonstrated revenue growth, driven primarily by its non-stabilized portfolio, which includes recently completed development projects and the recent acquisition of Teraco Data Environments. Despite a decrease in stabilized revenue due to foreign currency translation effects, overall revenue increased by 5.2% year-over-year for the third quarter. The company maintained a strong balance sheet, though total liabilities increased, largely due to the Teraco acquisition. Management highlighted significant capital allocation activities, including debt financings and equity issuances, to support growth and strategic initiatives, including the substantial acquisition in South Africa.
Financial Highlights
33 data points| Revenue | $1.19B |
| Operating Expenses | $1.03B |
| Operating Income | $157.38M |
| Interest Expense | $76.50M |
| Net Income | $237.07M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.79 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.75 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 286.69M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 296.42M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total operating revenues increased by 5.2% to $1.192 billion for the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, driven by growth in non-stabilized rental and other services revenue.
- 2The acquisition of a 61.1% controlling interest in Teraco Data Environments for $1.7 billion in August 2022 significantly contributed to the increase in non-stabilized revenue.
- 3Net income attributable to Digital Realty Trust, Inc. was $237.1 million for the third quarter of 2022, a significant increase from $134.3 million in the prior year period.
- 4The company had $1.1 billion of borrowings available under its Global Revolving Credit Facilities as of November 2, 2022, providing ample liquidity.
- 5Total operating expenses increased by 9.1% year-over-year, largely due to higher utility costs and increased rental property operating and maintenance expenses, reflecting portfolio expansion and development activities.
- 6The company completed significant debt financings during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, including Euro Term Loan Facilities and new senior notes, totaling over $1.2 billion.
- 7Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.203 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a slight decrease from $1.250 billion in the prior year period, impacted by increased investments.