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Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) FCF Payout Ratio: 145.29%

The FCF payout ratio for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) is 145.29%. It is above its 12-month average by 102.76% (71.66%).

DLR FCF Payout Ratio Chart

DLR FCF Payout Ratio
71.66%-99.22% 1Y
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DLR Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

DLR Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart

DLR FCF Payout Ratio Metrics

FCF PAYOUT RATIO

145.29%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM

71.66%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y

71.66%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y

71.66%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y

4048.05%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y

2910.94%

FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y

2910.94%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+102.76%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+102.76%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+102.76%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-96.41%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-95.01%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-95.01%

Payout Ratio Comparison

FCF Payout Ratio

145.3%

Earnings Payout Ratio

130.8%

Dividend Yield

2.64%

FCF Yield

1.77%

Annual FCF Payout Ratio History

YearFree Cash FlowDividends PaidFCF Payout Ratio
2025$2.41B$1.73B71.7%
2024($570.26M)$1.63BN/A (Loss)
2023($1.89B)$1.52BN/A (Loss)
2022($983.71M)$1.45BN/A (Loss)
2021($818.54M)$1.38BN/A (Loss)
2020($472.14M)$1.24BN/A (Loss)
2019$10.84M$996.77M9197.8%
2018$11.66M$930.78M7982.7%
2017($178.17M)$715.21MN/A (Loss)
2016$137.94M$605.39M438.9%
2015$21.50M$548.06M2549.2%
2014($87.45M)$509.16MN/A (Loss)
2013$656.39M$443.86M67.6%
2012$542.95M$373.10M68.7%
2011($442.67M)$286.68MN/A (Loss)
2010($1.35B)$208.55MN/A (Loss)
2009($249.54M)$150.19MN/A (Loss)
2008($426.84M)$130.04MN/A (Loss)
2007($520.34M)$97.08MN/A (Loss)
2006($505.88M)$78.38MN/A (Loss)
2005($390.05M)$58.44MN/A (Loss)
2004($313.08M)$68.59MN/A (Loss)
2003($186.28M)$0N/A (Loss)

Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100

FCF payout and earnings payout:

  • FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
  • FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
  • FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
  • Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income

Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition

FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ

What is the FCF payout ratio for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
The FCF payout ratio for DLR stock is 145.29%.
What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
The TTM average FCF payout ratio for DLR stock is 71.66%.
What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for DLR stock is 71.66%.
What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for DLR stock is 71.66%.
What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for DLR stock is 4048.05%.
What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for DLR stock is 2910.94%.
What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for DLR stock is 2910.94%.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History

DATEFCF PAYOUT RATIO
2025-12-3171.66%
2019-12-319197.80%
2018-12-317982.69%
2016-12-31438.87%
2015-12-312549.23%
2013-12-3167.62%
2012-12-3168.72%

About Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

Digital Realty empowers the world's foremost enterprises and service providers by offering a comprehensive suite of data center, co-location, and interconnection solutions. Central to their offerings is PlatformDIGITAL®, a proprietary global data center platform that furnishes clients with a dependable infrastructure and a well-established methodology, Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™). This approach is designed to facilitate the scaling of digital businesses and adeptly manage the intricate demands posed by data gravity. Furthermore, Digital Realty boasts an expansive global data center network, comprising over 284 facilities in 48 metropolitan areas across 23 countries on six continents, ensuring customers can access crucial digital ecosystems and connectivity points vital to their operations.

Dallas, TX
3,936 employees
Real Estate / REIT - Specialty
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Specialty
CEO
Andrew Power