Data Center REITs
What Are Data Center REITs? Data Center Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) own and lease facilities that power cloud computing, AI, and enterprise IT. These REITs generate revenue by renting space, power, and connectivity to tech giants, government agencies, and businesses. With growing demand for digital services, data center REITs are a critical part of the expanding technology sector.
Why Invest? Data center REITs offer strong growth potential, driven by rising demand for cloud storage, AI applications, and streaming services. Long-term leases with major tech firms ensure stable revenue, while increasing digitalization makes data centers essential. Investors benefit from exposure to both real estate and technology.
Challenges & Outlook Despite strong demand, data center REITs face rising energy costs, regulatory challenges, and competition from hyperscale providers. However, the expansion of AI, 5G, and IoT continues to drive long-term growth, making these REITs a compelling investment in the digital economy.
Data Center REITs
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- REITs
- 4
- Combined Mkt Cap
- $198B
- Snapshot Avg Yield
- 2.00%
The snapshot average uses 4 reported yields with equal weight, including zero yields and excluding missing values. Individual company data may update after this snapshot.
The Numbers Behind the Sector
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Fwd FFO
- 25.2x
- 3-Yr FFO Growth
- +14.3%
- 3-Yr Return
- +14.1%
- Avg Discount
- +9.4%
- Net Debt/EBITDA
- 5.1x
- Market Value
- $196.79B
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Data Center REITs are tracked here?
Hoya Capital's Data Center REITs table contains 4 companies classified in this sector in its company database. This is the number of tracked records, not a count of every business in the industry or a recommendation to purchase any security.
What is the average dividend yield for Data Center REITs?
The simple average dividend yield for the tracked Data Center REITs is 2.00%, using 4 reported yields. Each reported yield receives equal weight, including zero yields; missing values are excluded. This calculation describes the company table and is not a forecast of future distributions.
What is the median dividend yield for Data Center REITs?
The median reported dividend yield for Data Center REITs is 2.46% across 4 companies. The median is the middle observation after sorting yields, or the average of the two middle observations when the count is even. Missing yields are excluded.
Which tracked company is largest in Data Center REITs by market capitalization?
Equinix (EQIX) has the largest reported market capitalization in the Data Center REITs table, at $97.16 billion. Market capitalization measures equity market value, not property value or investment quality. The comparison covers only tracked companies with a reported value.