As data processing needs accelerate in 2026, many investors are deciding whether Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) or Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) is the better buy for long-term growth in the technology infrastructure space.
Digital Realty Trust provides massive data center solutions primarily for cloud and information technology service providers
Equinix operates a vast ecosystem that prioritizes interconnection, enabling more than 10,500 customers to connect their networks. Both companies operate as Real Estate Investment Trusts, offering exposure to essential technology through physical property ownership. The case for Digital Realty Trust Digital Realty Trust sells colocation and interconnection solutions to a global customer base spanning finance, healthcare, and energy.
It operates 309 data centers and recently expanded by acquiring a majority stake in several large data centers in Northern Virginia. To capitalize on its expanding development pipeline, the company recently completed a 12.3 million share secondary equity offering and acquired 1,440 acres near Kansas City. For the fiscal year 2025, revenue reached nearly $6.1 billion, representing a 10.0% increase over the previous year.