Investment Ideas

Digital Realty: "Buy Low" Data Center REIT

This data center REIT offers an attractive investment opportunity for investors seeking steady income along with long-term capital gains. It has raised its dividend for the past 15 years (it currently yields 3.5%) and is likely to continue to do so given strong industry tailwinds. We think there is a disconnect between business fundamentals and recent the underperformance of the shares (down ~18% over the last two months). This article reviews the health of the business, valuation, risks, dividend safety, and concludes with our opinion about why it’s worth considering if you are a long-term income-focused investor.