Digital Realty Trust (NYSE: DLR), a major global provider of data center and colocation solutions headquartered in Austin, Texas, is set to announce its third-quarter fiscal 2025 results after the market closes on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Analysts are predicting a steady growth in earnings for the company, reflecting persistent demand for data centers propelled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure.

According to consensus estimates, Digital Realty is expected to report core funds from operations (FFO) of $1.78 per share for the quarter. This figure represents a 6.6% increase from the $1.67 per share reported in the same period last year. The positive outlook follows a robust previous quarter in which Digital Realty posted a core FFO of $1.87 per share and revenues totaling $1.49 billion, both surpassing market forecasts.

Following its second-quarter performance, the company raised its annual revenue guidance to a range of $5.93 billion to $6.03 billion, and its core FFO outlook to between $7.15 and $7.25 per share. These upward revisions underscore the expanding demand for data center services worldwide, particularly as more industries rely on AI technologies and cloud-based solutions.

Over the past 52 weeks, Digital Realty’s shares have appreciated by 11.5%. While this lags behind the S&P 500 Index’s 17.7% rise, Digital Realty notably outperforms the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund, which has declined by 3.8% over the same period.

Analyst sentiment for Digital Realty remains cautiously optimistic. Of 29 analysts covering the company, the consensus rating is a "Moderate Buy", with 18 issuing “Strong Buy” recommendations, two suggesting “Moderate Buy,” eight advising “Hold,” and one rating the stock as “Strong Sell.” The average price target stands at $194.50, indicating a potential upside of 11.3% from current price levels, according to reporting by LinearGrain and Barchart.

As of the close of trading on Friday, October 10, 2025, Digital Realty shares were priced at $168.49, a decrease of $6.71 (or -3.83%) from the prior close. During the session, shares opened at $175.22, saw a high of $176.00 and a low of $165.01, with a total trading volume of 1,551,898 shares reported at 4:15 p.m. PDT.

Digital Realty’s financial results are closely watched, as the company operates at the core of the digital economy, offering mission-critical infrastructure to enterprises, cloud service providers, and government agencies across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The upcoming earnings report will be a key indicator of the ongoing strength in the data center sector as industries continue to accelerate digital transformation projects in 2025.

For further information and updates on Digital Realty Trust’s earnings, visit the original article on Barchart and additional reporting at LinearGrain.