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Occupancy and Related Charges
Digital Realty Occupancy and Related Charges increased by 6.1% to $694.13M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 13.7%, from $610.64M to $694.13M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Occupancy and Related Charges shows an upward trend with a 12.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026
How to read this metric
Rising expenses may indicate expansion of physical footprint or increased reliance on leased equipment rather than ownership.
Detailed definition
The total expense recognized in the income statement related to operating leases for facilities, equipment, or other ass...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense for any company with significant real estate or equipment lease obligations.
Metric ID:
other_operating_lease_expenseHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $383.22M | $406.33M | $419.18M | $435.59M | $421.50M | $477.73M | $490.99M | $571.23M | $599.70M | $607.54M | $603.20M | $548.94M | $552.90M | $605.86M | $610.64M | $551.99M | $607.01M | $653.92M | $694.13M |
| QoQ Change | — | +6.0% | +3.2% | +3.9% | -3.2% | +13.3% | +2.8% | +16.3% | +5.0% | +1.3% | -0.7% | -9.0% | +0.7% | +9.6% | +0.8% | -9.6% | +10.0% | +7.7% | +6.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +10.0% | +17.6% | +17.1% | +31.1% | +42.3% | +27.2% | +22.9% | -3.9% | -7.8% | -0.3% | +1.2% | +0.6% | +9.8% | +7.9% | +13.7% |
Range$383.22M – $694.13M
CAGR+14.1%
Avg YoY Growth+12.6%
Median YoY Growth+10.0%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Digital Realty's occupancy and related charges?
- Digital Realty (DLR) reported occupancy and related charges of $694.13M in Q4 2025.
- How has Digital Realty's occupancy and related charges changed year-over-year?
- Digital Realty's occupancy and related charges increased by 13.7% year-over-year, from $610.64M to $694.13M.
- What is the long-term trend for Digital Realty's occupancy and related charges?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Digital Realty's occupancy and related charges has grown at a 12.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.57B to $2.51B.
- What does occupancy and related charges mean?
- The cost of renting or leasing assets used in daily business operations.