Deutsche Bank initiates coverage of Digital Realty and Equinix with 'buy'

Equinix

06/01/2026 14:52

** Brokerage Deutsche Bank initiates coverage of Digital Realty DLR.N with 'buy' and a PT of $180; also of Equinix EQIX.O with 'buy' and a $915 PT

** Brokerage remains bullish on both DLR and EQIX benefiting from the continued digital economy expansion, and AI-driven demand for digital infrastructure

** Says DLR is its top pick, supported by strong AI tailwinds, with upside from lease renewals and solid capacity pipeline, which should lead to sustainable double-digit returns

** Deutsche Bank says EQIX is a strong "value" play, pairing positive core fundamentals with an "attractive" valuation and a favorable risk-reward heading into 2026

** Once AI adoption grows and reaches the inference stage, which we expect in 2027 and beyond, we expect a more significant uptick in demand for retail colocation facilities - Deutsche Bank

** DLR was down 12.8% last year, while EQIX was down 18.7%

 (Reporting by Arnav Mishra in Bengaluru)

 ((Arnav.Mishra@thomsonreuters.com;))