Equinix Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) announced a $55 million investment to establish its third International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center in Osaka, Japan, named OS3. This facility aims to enhance Equinix's presence in Osaka, a burgeoning digital hub, and cater to local and international businesses. OS3 is expected to offer 900 cabinets initially, expanding to 2,500 cabinets upon full completion by Q4 2021, enhancing connectivity options for enterprises in the Kansai region.

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) has tripled its investment in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Community Infrastructure Lab (CIL) to USD $1 Million annually. This expansion supports innovators in the cloud native community with free access to powerful infrastructure resources. Originally established in 2017, the CIL aids numerous open-source projects, enhancing cloud-native computing capabilities. Equinix's commitment to CIL reflects its focus on fostering ecosystems and interconnected digital infrastructure, including both x86 and ARM infrastructure for development purposes.

Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) has announced the opening of its 16th International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center, DC21, in the Washington, D.C. area. This expansion is part of a $200 million investment in 2020, which also includes the earlier launch of the DC15 data center. The new facilities enhance Equinix's capabilities in a major digital infrastructure hub, catering to growing demands from enterprises, government, and financial sectors. The DC21 data center will provide over 41,000 square feet of colocation space with a capacity for 925 cabinets, eventually increasing to 3,100 cabinets.

Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX), a leader in digital infrastructure, announced the expansion of Platform Equinix with a new International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Perth. Named PE3, this facility costs US$54 million and is projected to open in Q4 2021. PE3 will enhance low-latency networking capabilities and support over 1,045 companies including 395 cloud providers. Perth's strategic location boosts its importance as a digital gateway to Southeast Asia, reducing data transfer times significantly.

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $2.66 per share on its common stock, payable on December 9, 2020, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2020. This decision reflects Equinix's commitment to delivering value to its shareholders through consistent income.

Equinix reported Q3 2020 revenues of $1.520 billion, a 9% increase year-over-year, marking its 71st consecutive quarter of revenue growth. Operating income rose to $288 million, while net income fell 50% to $67 million, largely due to a $93 million loss on debt extinguishment. The company initiated a $1.85 billion debt capital raise, including $1.35 billion in green bonds. Annual guidance for revenue is set between $5.983 and $6.003 billion, with expectations for significant adjusted EBITDA growth.

The Global Interconnection Index (GXI) report from Equinix forecasts significant growth in private connectivity bandwidth driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2023, digital service providers are expected to increase bandwidth fivefold, reaching over 10,000 Tbps. Overall interconnection bandwidth is projected to grow at a 45% CAGR from 2019 to 2023, equating to 64 zettabytes of data exchange. Traditional businesses are shifting towards edge-first architecture, with banking, insurance, and healthcare leading, while Latin America is set for the highest growth rate at 50%. Digital transformation is essential for competitive advantage.

Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) has launched Equinix Metal™, an automated bare metal service designed for digital businesses. This platform enables rapid deployment of infrastructure with integration to Equinix Cloud Exchange Fabric™, enhancing hybrid multicloud architectures. Initially available in four global metros, it will expand to 14 by 2021. With features like programmability and low-latency access, Equinix Metal aims to streamline deployment processes while leveraging Packet’s technology for improved performance and security, helping businesses gain a competitive edge in digital infrastructure.