Digital Realty’s 270M Volume Surges 59.79% Yet Ranks 356th as Stock Slumps 0.55% Despite Analyst Buy Rating

On August 29, 2025, Digital Realty (DLR) traded with a volume of $270 million, marking a 59.79% surge from the previous day, ranking it 356th in trading activity. The stock closed down 0.55% despite a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating from analysts and a $185.00 price target. Institutional ownership remains strong at 99.71%, though recent insider activity saw executives selling $30,888 in shares over three months.

Digital Realty announced the 2025 Carried Interest Plan, granting executives, including the CEO and CFO, carried interest awards to align incentives with strategic goals. The move underscores the company’s focus on retaining talent amid competitive capital ventures. Analysts highlight its robust cash flow and strategic initiatives but caution that a P/E ratio of 160.13 and a PEG ratio of 2.61 suggest valuation concerns.

Recent institutional activity included purchases by Nuveen LLC (2.39 million shares) and Resona Asset Management, while entities like Dimensional Fund Advisors and Citigroup increased holdings. Conversely, Hsbc and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board reduced stakes. Analysts note mixed sentiment, with a 1.59 news score (higher than the sector average) and improving short-interest trends, as coverage decreased by 1.84% month-on-month.

Backtest results indicate a 0.55% decline in DLR on August 29, 2025, with a trading volume of $270 million. The stock’s 52-week high remains $192.45, and its 52-week low is $158.20. Institutional ownership stands at 99.71%, with insiders holding 0.17% of shares. The dividend yield is 2.85%, though the payout ratio of 456.07% raises sustainability concerns.