Prologis, Inc. (PLD)
Prologis is a global giant that owns and manages the massive warehouses and distribution centres that keep online shopping moving around the world.
Is Prologis, Inc. a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: Prologis is a global giant that owns and manages the massive warehouses and distribution centres that keep online shopping moving around the world.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Dominance in the supply chain becomes essential for all major retailers
Long-term shift in supply chain models reducing the need for large warehouses
What does Prologis, Inc. do?
Think of Prologis as the landlord for the internet's supply chain; they own the huge industrial buildings where companies like Amazon store their goods before they reach your doorstep. Rent from these businesses funds the operation, alongside building new logistics hubs in high-demand locations. Their long-term income growth comes down to how much they can raise rents as existing leases expire.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on growth and quality, and weakest on value.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 2.9% a year
- ✓Growing - revenue up about 12% over the year
- ✓Very profitable - turns about 44% of sales into profit
- !High P/E of 33 - big growth is already priced in
- Growth screens high (71/100)
- Owns a massive, high-quality portfolio of essential infrastructure
- Strong profit margins compared to typical property businesses
- Benefits from the long-term growth of online shopping
- Value screens low (21/100)
- Economic downturns could lead to tenants struggling to pay rent
- Over-supply of warehouse space could limit future rent increases
- Heavy reliance on debt to fund new property developments
What do Prologis, Inc.'s numbers mean?
How much money does Prologis, Inc. make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does Prologis, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes - Prologis, Inc. currently pays a dividend of about 2.9% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does Prologis, Inc. report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
Prologis, Inc. is next scheduled to report on about 2026-10-14 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | $0.75 | $1.11 | Beat +48% |
| 2026-04-16 | $0.72 | $1.02 | Beat +41% |
| 2026-01-21 | $0.68 | $1.46 | Beat +114% |
| 2025-10-15 | $0.73 | $0.80 | Beat +9% |
| 2025-07-16 | $0.73 | $0.60 | Missed -19% |
| 2025-04-16 | $0.63 | $0.62 | Missed -1% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, Prologis, Inc. came in ahead of what analysts expected 4 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
See who else reports over the next two weeks →
Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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Welltower Inc.What are the scenarios for Prologis, Inc.?
An illustrative range for the year ahead, with the assumption behind each case — not a prediction or a price target.
What are the pros and cons of Prologis, Inc.?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- Owns a massive, high-quality portfolio of essential infrastructure
- Strong profit margins compared to typical property businesses
- Benefits from the long-term growth of online shopping
- High valuation relative to current earnings
- Sensitive to interest rate hikes which increase borrowing costs
- Share price can be more volatile than the broader market
- Economic downturns could lead to tenants struggling to pay rent
- Over-supply of warehouse space could limit future rent increases
- Heavy reliance on debt to fund new property developments
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A sustained decline in global e-commerce activity
- A major change in tax laws affecting property investment trusts
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.