DLR Yields 2.5% as Low-Risk AI Data Center Play at $192.97

Articles on May 13 spotlight Digital Realty Trust (DLR) as a defensive REIT offering steady 2.5% dividend yield and AI exposure through data center rentals, trading at $192.97 with $69B market cap. The company paused $4.88/share dividend hikes since 2023 to fund expansion, driving 10% revenue growth to $6.1B last year. 2026 FFO guidance of $7.95–$8.05/share (up from 2025's $6.96) signals potential resumption amid AI demand, positioning DLR for income investors avoiding high-beta tech.