DLR
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Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR) closed at $200.70 as of 2026-05-01, trading 47.6% above its 200-week moving average of $135.97. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 47.6% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 79, DLR is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.01 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1074 weeks of data, DLR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DLR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +32.2%.
With a market cap of $71.3 billion, DLR is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 5.7%. The stock trades at 3.1x book value.
Share count has increased 18.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 20.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DLR would have grown to $2219, compared to $874 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.3% vs 11.1% for the index — confirming DLR as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 13.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: DLR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DLR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying DLR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +33.8% after 12 months (median +34.0%), compared to +23.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +60.6% vs +47.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DLR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DLR has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +32.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 1 | 0.6% | +64.2% | +1285.7% |
| Nov 2008 | Dec 2008 | 5 | 27.4% | +71.5% | +1278.5% |
| Feb 2009 | Mar 2009 | 5 | 13.4% | +73.5% | +1219.4% |
| Jul 2013 | May 2014 | 40 | 21.9% | +25.5% | +505.3% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 1.0% | -13.7% | +81.6% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 3 | 5.2% | -5.8% | +81.1% |
| Aug 2022 | Aug 2023 | 52 | 28.8% | +5.1% | +82.6% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 5 | 6.1% | +37.7% | +79.1% |
| Average | 14 | — | +32.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DLR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR) is currently 47.6% above its 200-week moving average of $135.97. It would need to fall to $135.97 to cross below the line.
What is DLR's 200-week moving average price?
Digital Realty Trust Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $135.97 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when DLR drops below its 200-week moving average?
DLR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +32.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is DLR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DLR as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 79 (overbought). Return on equity is 5.7%. Price-to-book is 3.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DLR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 20.6 years, $100 invested in DLR would have grown to $2219, compared to $874 for the S&P 500. That's 16.3% annualized vs 11.1% for the index. DLR has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does DLR pay a dividend?
Yes. Digital Realty Trust Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 243.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01