11 Best Real Estate Stocks to Invest In

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6. Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 47

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR) ranks among the best real estate stocks to invest in. At the Global Communications Infrastructure Conference on September 17, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR) gave a presentation outlining its growth prospects and strategic plans. CFO Matt Mercier and RBC analyst John Acker led the conversation, which acknowledged issues including power limitations in important regions while highlighting the strong demand generated by AI.

By growing into Charlotte and Atlanta and efficiently managing supply chain lead times, the company is tackling power shortages. Singapore and Japan have land and power limits, while France and Frankfurt enjoy favorable development conditions.

According to Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR), FFO per share will rise by 6.5% in 2025 compared to the baseline growth rate of 5%. The company now has $850 million in backlog, with major expansions scheduled for 2025–2027.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:DLR) is a real estate investment trust that invests in carrier-neutral data centers and offers colocation and peering services. It specializes in the ownership, acquisition, development, and administration of technology-related real estate.

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