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Goldman Sachs raises Digital Realty Trust price target on record bookings

Goldman Sachs raised Digital Realty Trust's (DLR) price target to $237 from $223, citing strong Q3 performance and improved growth outlook. DLR's Q3 bookings hit a record $627M, exceeding estimates, and the company raised its 2026 guidance. Revenue was $1.9B, beating expectations, but EPS missed at $0.48. DLR's dividend yield is 2.67%.

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Published Oct 30, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$DLRBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The upgraded target suggests upside potential and may drive buying pressure in the stock and related REITs.

02

Market read

Analyst upgrade could influence investor sentiment across data‑center REITs and the broader REIT market.

03

What to watch

Stable dividend yield and long‑term lease pipeline may offset short‑term concerns.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: pre-market today

Background

Goldman Sachs analyst Michael Ng issued an upgraded price target for Digital Realty Trust based on Q3 performance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$DLRBullishHigh confidence
Context

Goldman Sachs raised its price target on Digital Realty Trust to $237, citing record Q3 bookings of $627M and strong growth outlook.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as the market prices in the higher target

Evidence & confidence

The price target increase reflects strong bookings and an improved growth outlook, encouraging buying interest.

Market effects

Sector

Boosts sentiment for data‑center REITs and the broader REIT sector.

Regional

May attract buying in US REITs ahead of market open.

Global

Highlights growing global demand for data‑center infrastructure.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The earnings per share miss and high capex could limit near‑term cash flow, warranting caution.

Key entities

  • company
    Digital Realty Trust

    US‑listed data‑center REIT (ticker DLR) receiving a price‑target raise.

  • financial_institution
    Goldman Sachs

    Analyst firm that raised the price target and issued a buy rating.

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