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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 30 April 2026•Updated 30 April 2026•

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Iron Mountain Q1 AFFO Beats Estimates on Surging Data Center Demand

Key Facts

1Iron Mountain exceeded Q1 Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) estimates with 22% growth.

2The company raised its 2026 outlook driven by strong demand momentum in data centers and services.

Iron Mountain reported robust first-quarter financial results, with Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) and revenue exceeding analyst estimates, triggering a 9.7% surge in IRM stock. The performance was primarily driven by strong demand momentum within the data center and Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) segments. Following the beat, the company raised its 2026 financial outlook and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.864 per share, payable on July 3rd. Analysts now project a future dividend payout ratio of approximately 59.7% for the coming year. These results underscore the resilience of the company's business model as a leading REIT and its ability to leverage digital transformation to enhance shareholder value.

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What changed: The story was updated to include the 9.7% stock price surge, specific quarterly dividend details, and analyst projections for the future payout ratio.