Equinix, Inc.
- Open
- 1033.55
- Day high
- 1048.88
- Day low
- 1025.10
- Prev close
- 1044.41
- Volume
- 676K
- Mkt cap
- $102.8B
- P/E (TTM)
- 67.1
- EPS (TTM)
- $15.60
- P/B
- 7.1
- P/S
- 10.5
- Yield
- 1.93%
- Per share
- $20.17
- ▼Insiders net selling -$8.4M over the last 3 months (0 open-market buys, 4 sales)
- 🏛Institutions accumulating (13F)
Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) is a Real Estate company listed on NASDAQ. The stock is up 34% over the past year. Over the trailing 3 months, insiders filed 0 open-market buys and 4 sales (SEC Form 4). Drillr has 10 published research articles covering EQIX.
Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) financials & analyst ratings
Fundamentals (TTM)
Analyst consensus · 10 analysts
Source: exchange market data + company filings. Figures are trailing-twelve-month or as most recently reported. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
EQIX earnings date, history & EPS estimates
| Report date | EPS est | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | $4.73 | $4.83 | +2.1% | $2.6B | +1.4% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $4.30 | $4.22 | -1.9% | $2.4B | -2.8% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $9.07 | $8.91 | -1.8% | $2.4B | -2.1% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $9.26 | $9.83 | +6.2% | $2.3B | -5.8% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $9.19 | $9.91 | +7.8% | $2.3B | -0.1% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $8.96 | $9.67 | +7.9% | $2.2B | -1.5% |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $2.75 | $7.92 | +188.0% | $2.3B | -0.6% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | $8.70 | $9.05 | +4.0% | $2.2B | -3.7% |
| Feb 14, 2024 | $7.25 | $7.30 | +0.7% | $2.1B | -0.2% |
| Oct 25, 2023 | $7.79 | $8.19 | +5.1% | $2.1B | +0.2% |
| Aug 2, 2023 | $7.51 | $8.04 | +7.1% | $2.0B | -0.0% |
| May 3, 2023 | $7.92 | $8.59 | +8.5% | $2.0B | +0.9% |
EQIX insider trading activity (SEC Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Pletcher Kurtofficer: Chief Legal Officer | Sell | 135 | $1075.50 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | PAISLEY CHRISTOPHER Bdirector | Sell | 125 | $1103.58 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | PAISLEY CHRISTOPHER Bdirector | Sell | 4,000 | $1019.28 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | MORANDI BRANDI GALVINofficer: Chief People Officer | Sell | 3,726 | $1076.36 |
| May 26, 2026 | Abdel Raoufofficer: EVP, Global Operations | Sell | 2,040 | $1083.47 |
| May 21, 2026 | PAISLEY CHRISTOPHER Bdirector | Option | 302 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | Olinger Thomas Sdirector | Option | 302 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | RUSSO FIDELMAdirector | Option | 302 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | HROMADKO GARYdirector | Option | 302 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | Kujawa Rebecca Jdirector | Option | 170 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | Li Yanbingdirector | Option | 255 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | PAISLEY CHRISTOPHER Bdirector | Sell | 125 | $1060.29 |
| May 15, 2026 | Li Yanbingdirector | Grant | 241 | — |
| May 14, 2026 | PAISLEY CHRISTOPHER Bdirector | Grant | 241 | — |
| May 14, 2026 | Olinger Thomas Sdirector | Grant | 241 | — |
Source: EQIX SEC Form 4 filings, latest Aug 20, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
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DLR, EQIX: Data Center REITs as the Silent AI Capex Beneficiary
Hyperscalers commit $400-500B AI capex through 2026. DLR and EQIX absorb it as colocation operators at half the ASIC peer multiples, with yield protection.
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April 10, 2026 Treasury yields snapshot signals volatility surge, favoring banks/insurers like PGR, JPM, BAC via NII/margins while pressuring REITs (PLD, EQIX) and NVDA on costs/valuations. PGR tops conviction ranks for pristine balance sheet and yield leverage.
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NVDAMSFTAMZNMSFT's $5.5B Singapore AI Bet: EQIX Tops the Winners List — 6 Stocks Ranked by Exposure
Microsoft's $5.5B AI infrastructure investment in Singapore highlights Southeast Asia's cloud buildout, benefiting US data center REITs (EQIX, DLR) and chip leaders (NVDA, AMAT, ORCL, MSFT). The article ranks exposure based on financials, growth, and guidance, with EQIX topping conviction. Watch for regional capex and power risks.
MSFTDLRNVDACoreWeave's $8.5B AI Deal: NVDA Leads 6 Stocks Ranked by Infrastructure Upside
CoreWeave's $8.5B financing highlights surging AI infrastructure demand, benefiting Nvidia, Broadcom, Dell, Equinix, Super Micro, and AMD. We analyze each's exposure with fresh financials and rank conviction from strongest (Nvidia) to solid (AMD). The buildout persists, but capex risks loom.
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Microsoft's $10B Japan investment ignites AI infra demand, benefiting NVDA's GPUs, EQIX/DLR data centers, MSFT's cloud, and CRWD/PANW cyber. Ranked leaders: NVDA, MSFT, EQIX amid 65%+ sector growth.
MSFTNVDACRWDWhich data center REITs benefit most as hyperscalers race to lock up AI-ready capacity?
Data center REITs are experiencing unprecedented demand as hyperscalers and GPU cloud providers race to lock up AI-ready capacity, with CoreWeave alone planning $30-35B in 2026 capex. Digital Realty offers the best risk-reward with its 5 GW power pipeline and record backlog, while Iron Mountain is the highest-upside dark horse with 30%+ data center revenue growth at a meaningful valuation discount to peers.
DLRIRMCRWVWhich GPU and power infrastructure suppliers capture the most from Oracle's $39B capex surge?
Oracle's capital expenditure has surged to a $40B+ annualized run rate in FY2026, with $12B spent in the most recent quarter alone — nearly doubling FY2025's $21.2B total. NVIDIA captures the largest share through GPU sales, while Vertiv (power/cooling, +214% 1Y return) and Quanta Services (electrical infrastructure, +128% 1Y return) offer leveraged exposure to the physical buildout layer.
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Equinix, Inc. company profile
Overview
Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) is the world's largest digital infrastructure company, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company went public in 2000 and has grown through aggressive expansion and strategic acquisitions to become a global leader in data center and interconnection services. Equinix operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and currently maintains a presence in 74 metropolitan areas across 35 countries, providing critical digital infrastructure that enables businesses to connect, scale, and accelerate their digital transformation initiatives.
Business
Equinix operates in the digital infrastructure industry, specifically focusing on colocation data centers and interconnection services. The company's core business revolves around providing physical space, power, cooling, and connectivity within strategically located data centers where customers can house their IT equipment and connect to other businesses, cloud providers, and network service providers. The company's primary offering is colocation services, where businesses rent cabinet space (similar to server racks) within Equinix's data centers rather than building and maintaining their own facilities. These data centers are equipped with redundant power systems, advanced cooling, physical security, and high-speed network connectivity. Customers range from large enterprises and cloud service providers to telecommunications companies and content delivery networks. Interconnection services represent Equinix's most strategic offering, allowing customers to directly connect their infrastructure to other companies, cloud providers, and internet service providers within the same facility. This creates a digital ecosystem where data can flow between organizations with minimal latency and maximum security. The company operates Equinix Fabric, a software-defined interconnection platform that enables on-demand, private connectivity between locations and services. The company also operates an xScale program targeting hyperscale cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, offering larger-scale deployments with custom configurations. Additionally, Equinix provides various digital services including Network Edge (virtual network functions) and internet exchange services. Revenue is primarily recurring, with approximately 80% coming from monthly recurring revenue (MRR) from colocation services, while interconnection and digital services contribute the remaining portion with higher growth rates.
Revenue model
Equinix generates revenue through multiple complementary business models centered around recurring monthly fees. The primary revenue stream comes from colocation services, where customers pay monthly recurring revenue (MRR) for cabinet space, power consumption, and basic connectivity within Equinix's data centers. Cabinet fees typically start around $2,000 per month and scale based on power density and location premium. Interconnection services provide additional recurring revenue through cross-connects (physical connections between customers) and virtual connections via Equinix Fabric. These services command premium pricing due to their strategic value in enabling direct, low-latency connections between businesses, cloud providers, and network operators. The company's customers include enterprises seeking to outsource their data center operations, cloud service providers requiring strategic locations for their infrastructure, telecommunications companies needing interconnection points, content delivery networks requiring edge presence, and increasingly, organizations deploying artificial intelligence workloads requiring high-performance computing capabilities. Margin expansion factors include increasing power density per cabinet (currently averaging 6.2 kW versus historical 4 kW), higher interconnection attach rates (customers using more connection services), and operational leverage as facilities mature. The company benefits from economies of scale in power procurement, standardized facility designs, and automation of customer-facing processes. Margin compression risks include rising power costs (particularly in volatile markets like Europe), increasing real estate prices in prime metropolitan locations, competitive pricing pressure from hyperscale cloud providers building their own facilities, and the substantial capital requirements for new facility construction. The company manages power cost volatility through hedging strategies and renewable energy procurement agreements.
Competitive moat
Equinix possesses a strong economic moat built primarily on network effects and high switching costs. The company's most significant competitive advantage lies in its interconnection ecosystem - as more companies locate their infrastructure within Equinix facilities, the platform becomes increasingly valuable to new customers who want to connect to this existing ecosystem. This creates a self-reinforcing cycle where the presence of cloud providers, enterprises, and network operators attracts additional participants. High switching costs further strengthen the moat, as customers face significant technical complexity, time, and expense to migrate their infrastructure to alternative providers. The integration of interconnection services, established network relationships, and operational dependencies make customer churn relatively low (typically 2-2.5% annually). Barriers to entry include the substantial capital requirements for data center construction, lengthy permitting and construction timelines, scarcity of suitable real estate in prime metropolitan locations, and the challenge of securing adequate power and fiber connectivity. The regulatory environment and zoning restrictions in key markets create additional barriers for new entrants. However, the moat faces potential threats from hyperscale cloud providers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, who possess the scale and resources to build competing infrastructure and potentially bypass traditional colocation providers. Edge computing trends could also fragment demand across more locations, potentially reducing the concentration advantages that Equinix currently enjoys. Additionally, technological changes in networking and connectivity could potentially reduce the premium value of physical proximity and interconnection services.
Risks & safety
Equinix demonstrates a moderate margin of safety with solid financial fundamentals but elevated valuation metrics. • Liquidity and Solvency: Strong cash position of $3.1 billion with current ratio of 1.65, indicating adequate short-term liquidity. However, debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40 reflects significant leverage typical of REITs but creates financial risk during economic downturns. • Cash Generation: Positive operating cash flow of $3.2 billion annually, though free cash flow of only $183 million in 2024 due to heavy capital expenditure requirements ($3+ billion annually) for expansion. • Valuation Concerns: Price-to-earnings ratio of 58x and EV/EBITDA of 24x represent premium valuations that offer limited downside protection. Price-to-book ratio of 5.7x reflects significant premium to tangible assets. • Other Considerations: Recurring revenue model provides cash flow stability, but growth requires continuous capital investment. Interest rate sensitivity due to REIT structure and debt financing needs.
Recent development
Over the past several years, Equinix has undergone significant strategic evolution focused on three key initiatives: "Serve Better, Solve Smarter, Build Bolder." The company has streamlined its operations by simplifying its product portfolio, notably discontinuing the Equinix Metal bare-metal cloud service to focus on core interconnection and colocation services. Artificial Intelligence infrastructure has emerged as a major growth driver, with AI-related deals representing 50% of the company's top 25 transactions in recent quarters. Equinix has expanded its xScale program significantly, nearly tripling investment capital to serve hyperscale customers deploying AI workloads, and has begun implementing liquid cooling systems across multiple markets to support high-density AI computing requirements. The company has pursued an aggressive global expansion strategy, entering new markets including Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and South Africa, while expanding capacity in high-demand locations like New York, Tokyo, and London. Equinix currently operates 62 major development projects across 36 metropolitan areas in 25 countries. Digital services innovation has accelerated with Equinix Fabric reaching a $250 million annual revenue run rate and achieving 40% attach rates among customers. The company has also enhanced customer experience through automated quoting systems, capacity visualization tools, and standardized contract processes that have reduced sales cycle times and improved deal conversion rates.
EQIX company profile · for informational purposes only — not investment advice.
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