Digital Realty TrustNYSE: DLR

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) make it easier for investors to get exposure to real estate. These trusts hold onto several real estate properties and have affordable price points.

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Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider initiated coverage on Digital Realty Trust, Inc. DLR with a Buy rating and a price target of $175.

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Digital Realty Trust Inc (NYSE:DLR) is up nearly 2% before the opening bell, after JPMorgan Securities upgraded the real estate investment trust (REIT) to "overweight" from "neutral.

Robust data center demand and development and redevelopment activities are likely to continue aiding Digital Realty's (DLR) stock. However, a competitive market and high interest rates are key woes.

Solid data center demand and development and redevelopment activities are expected to support Digital Realty's (DLR) growth despite a competitive market and high interest rate environment.

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Digital Realty's recent earnings release showed record leasing activity and favorable pricing trends. Despite the strong quarter, the shares are still priced to perfection, leaving limited upside potential and a poor margin of safety. The company's premium valuation and the need for flawless execution of growth initiatives make it difficult to justify a Buy rating.