How does Digital Realty Trust (DLR) make money?

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) primarily makes money through Rental And Other Services, which accounts for 97.4% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, Digital Realty Trust generated $6.42B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 21.5%.

What is Digital Realty Trust (DLR) gross profit margin?

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) reported a gross profit margin of 25.1% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.61B in gross profit. This means Digital Realty Trust retains 25.1% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is Digital Realty Trust (DLR) operating profit margin?

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) reported an operating profit margin of 14.6% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $937.72M in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is Digital Realty Trust (DLR) net profit margin?

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) reported a net profit margin of 21.5% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.38B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does Digital Realty Trust (DLR) spend on capital expenditures?

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) spent $2.18B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (34.0% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is Digital Realty Trust (DLR) free cash flow?

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) generated $233.12M in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (3.6% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is Digital Realty Trust (DLR) effective tax rate?

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) had an effective tax rate of 2.1% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How Digital Realty Trust (DLR) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) generated $6.42B in revenue, earning $1.38B in net profit (21.5% margin). Its largest revenue source is Rental And Other Services (97.4% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported April 23, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does Digital Realty Trust (DLR) make money?: Digital Realty Trust (DLR) primarily makes money through Rental And Other Services, which accounts for 97.4% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, Digital Realty Trust generated $6.42B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 21.5%.
What is Digital Realty Trust (DLR) gross profit margin?: Digital Realty Trust (DLR) reported a gross profit margin of 25.1% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.61B in gross profit. This means Digital Realty Trust retains 25.1% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is Digital Realty Trust (DLR) operating profit margin?: Digital Realty Trust (DLR) reported an operating profit margin of 14.6% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $937.72M in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is Digital Realty Trust (DLR) net profit margin?: Digital Realty Trust (DLR) reported a net profit margin of 21.5% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.38B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does Digital Realty Trust (DLR) spend on capital expenditures?: Digital Realty Trust (DLR) spent $2.18B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (34.0% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is Digital Realty Trust (DLR) free cash flow?: Digital Realty Trust (DLR) generated $233.12M in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (3.6% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is Digital Realty Trust (DLR) effective tax rate?: Digital Realty Trust (DLR) had an effective tax rate of 2.1% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.