Digital Realty Trust Stock Could Surge in 2026 and Beyond: Two Key Catalysts

Digital Realty Trust's stock has underperformed in 2025, but two catalysts could drive its surge in 2026 and beyond. The company's robust near-term growth, including a 13% jump in core funds from operations in Q3 and strong rental rates on renewal leases, is expected to continue. Additionally, Digital Realty is well-positioned to expand rapidly, with a forecasted 3.5 times increase in data center capacity by 2030, driven by demand for cloud computing and AI workloads.