Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) lifts 2026 outlook after strong Q1 growth
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Equinix, Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year financial outlook. Q1 revenues were $2.444 billion, up 10% year over year on an as-reported basis (8% on a normalized, constant-currency basis). Monthly recurring revenue grew 12% as reported.
Operating income reached $577 million, a 26% increase driven by strong operating performance. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $415 million or $4.20 per diluted share, up 21% and 20% year over year, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA was $1.245 billion with a record 51% margin, up 17% year over year, while AFFO rose 12% to $1.065 billion or $10.79 per diluted share. The company highlighted record first-quarter annualized gross bookings, a record backlog, and significant AI-related deal activity.
For full-year 2026, Equinix now expects revenues of $10.144–$10.244 billion (approximately 10–11% growth), adjusted EBITDA of $5.165–$5.245 billion with a 51% margin, and AFFO of $4.198–$4.278 billion, implying 12–14% growth.
Positive
- Raised 2026 outlook with double-digit growth targets: Full-year guidance now calls for revenues of $10.144–$10.244 billion (about 10–11% growth), adjusted EBITDA of $5.165–$5.245 billion at a 51% margin, and AFFO of $4.198–$4.278 billion, implying 12–14% annual growth.
- Strong Q1 profitability and cash generation metrics: Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA rose 17% year over year to $1.245 billion with a record 51% margin, while AFFO increased 12% to $1.065 billion and diluted AFFO per share grew 12% to $10.79.
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Insights
Equinix posts double‑digit growth and lifts 2026 guidance on strong Q1 execution.
Equinix delivered Q1 2026 revenue of $2.444 billion, up 10% year over year, with recurring revenue and AI‑linked demand driving results. Operating leverage was evident: operating income grew 26%, and adjusted EBITDA reached $1.245 billion with a record 51% margin.
Cash metrics were also solid, with AFFO up 12% to $1.065 billion and diluted AFFO per share at $10.79. Management raised full‑year 2026 guidance across revenue, adjusted EBITDA and AFFO, signaling confidence after better‑than‑expected Q1 performance. Total capital expenditures remain high at an expected $4.100 billion for 2026, reflecting continued global data center expansion.
The outlook now calls for 2026 revenue of $10.144–$10.244 billion (about 10–11% growth), adjusted EBITDA of $5.165–$5.245 billion with margin expansion to 51%, and AFFO of $4.198–$4.278 billion, up 12–14% year over year. Subsequent company disclosures may update on closing of the atNorth acquisition and AI‑related bookings trends.
8-K Event Classification
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q1 2026 revenue: $2.444 billion
Q1 2026 operating income: $577 million
Q1 2026 net income: $415 million
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8 metrics
Q1 2026 revenue
$2.444 billion
Up 10% year over year; 8% on normalized constant currency basis
Q1 2026 operating income
$577 million
Increased 26% over same quarter of previous year
Q1 2026 net income
$415 million
Net income attributable to common stockholders; up 21% year over year
Q1 2026 diluted EPS
$4.20 per share
20% increase over same quarter of prior year
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA
$1.245 billion
Record 51% margin; 17% year-over-year growth
Q1 2026 AFFO
$1.065 billion
AFFO up 12% year over year; diluted AFFO per share $10.79
2026 revenue guidance
$10.144–$10.244 billion
Full-year 2026 outlook; approximately 10–11% growth over previous year
2026 AFFO guidance
$4.198–$4.278 billion
Full-year 2026 AFFO expected to grow 12–14% as reported
Key Terms
Adjusted EBITDA, AFFO, free cash flow, normalized and constant currency basis, +2 more
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Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA ◦$1.245 billion, a record adjusted EBITDA margin of 51%"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
AFFO financial
"AFFO and AFFO per Share ◦$1.065 billion, a 12% increase over the same quarter"
AFFO (Adjusted Funds from Operations) is a measure of how much cash a real estate company or investment trust generates from its core operations after subtracting routine upkeep, leasing costs and other recurring expenses. Investors use it as a rough proxy for the cash available to pay dividends or reinvest, like checking how much money remains in your household budget after paying regular bills to see what you can spend or save.
free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow (1) | | $ | (596) | | | $ | (116)"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
normalized and constant currency basis financial
"12% on an as-reported basis and 10% on a normalized and constant currency basis"
xScale financial
"Q1 results do not include the xScale® Hampton lease transaction."
Funds from Operations financial
"AFFO is derived from Funds from Operations (“FFO”) calculated in accordance with the standards"
Funds from operations (FFO) measures the cash a real estate-focused company generates from its core property operations by adjusting net income to add back non-cash expenses like building depreciation and removing one-time gains or losses from property sales. Investors use FFO like a household’s monthly take-home pay—it's a clearer view of ongoing cash available to pay dividends, maintain properties and fund growth than raw accounting profit.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $2.444 billion · Guidance included
Q1 2026
Revenue
$2.444 billion
+10% YoY as-reported; +8% normalized constant currency
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$415 million
+21% YoY
Diluted EPS
$4.20
+20% YoY
Adjusted EBITDA
$1.245 billion
+17% YoY; margin 51%
AFFO
$1.065 billion
+12% YoY
Guidance
For 2026, Equinix guides to revenue of $10.144–$10.244 billion (about 10–11% growth), adjusted EBITDA of $5.165–$5.245 billion with a 51% margin, and AFFO of $4.198–$4.278 billion, representing 12–14% annual growth.
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 29, 2026, Equinix, Inc. (“Equinix”) issued a press release and will hold a conference call regarding its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
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Equinix is making reference to certain non-GAAP financial information in both the press release and the conference call. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is contained in the attached press release.
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DATE: April 29, 2026 | By: /s/ Olivier Leonetti Olivier Leonetti Chief Financial Officer | ||||
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Equinix Reports First-Quarter Results
and Raises Full-Year Financial Outlook
•Grew monthly recurring revenue 12% on an as-reported basis and 10% on a normalized and constant currency basis year over year
•Delivered largest first-quarter annualized gross bookings in company's history, leading to a record backlog
•Increased stabilized assets' revenues 9% on an as-reported basis and 6% on a constant currency basis year over year, and continued to generate attractive 26% cash-on-cash returns
•Raising full-year financial outlook across key metrics
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - April 29, 2026 - Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company®, today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
“Our results reflect continued strength across the business. We delivered double-digit recurring revenue growth whilst improving our margins as we capitalise on robust customer demand for our AI, cloud and networking solutions,” said Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President, Equinix. “We are raising our 2026 financial outlook based on the underlying strength of our Q1 performance and disciplined execution by our teams. The essential infrastructure we provide is enabling companies to accelerate innovation and enhancing our market position.”
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First-Quarter 2026 Results Summary
•Revenues
◦$2.444 billion, a 10% increase over the same quarter of the previous year on an as-reported basis, or an 8% increase on a normalized and constant currency basis
•Operating Income
◦$577 million, a 26% increase over the same quarter of the previous year, primarily from strong underlying operating performance
•Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders and Net Income per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
◦$415 million, a 21% increase over the same quarter of the previous year, primarily from higher operating income
◦$4.20 per share, a 20% increase over the same quarter of the previous year
•Adjusted EBITDA
◦$1.245 billion, a record adjusted EBITDA margin of 51%, a 17% increase over the same quarter of the previous year on an as-reported basis, or a 13% increase on a normalized and constant currency basis
•AFFO and AFFO per Share
◦$1.065 billion, a 12% increase over the same quarter of the previous year on an as-reported basis, or an 11% increase on a normalized and constant currency basis driven by strong operating performance
◦$10.79 per share, a 12% increase over the same quarter of the previous year on an as-reported basis, or a 10% increase on a normalized and constant currency basis
Q1 results do not include the xScale® Hampton lease transaction. Adjusting for the timing of that deal, Q1 results were above the midpoint of the company's Q1 guidance ranges.
Equinix uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, which are described further below and reconciled to the most comparable GAAP financial measures after the presentation of our GAAP financial statements.
All per-share results are presented on a fully diluted basis.
2026 Annual Guidance Summary
(in millions, except per share data)
| Prior FY 2026 Guidance | Guidance Adjustment | Foreign Exchange Impact | Revised FY 2026 Guidance | Q2 2026 Guidance | |||||||||||||
| Revenues | $10,123 - 10,223 | +$20 | +$1 | $10,144 - 10,244 | $2,571 - 2,611 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA Margin % | $5,141 - 5,221 ~51% | +$23 | +$1 | $5,165 - 5,245 ~51% | $1,349 - 1,389 52 - 53% | ||||||||||||
| Recurring Capital Expenditures % of Revenues | $270 - 290 ~3% | +$11 | ($1) | $280 - 300 ~3% | $46 - 66 2 - 3% | ||||||||||||
| Non-recurring Capital Expenditures (Excludes xScale and Land Acquisitions) | $3,385 - 3,865 | +$188 | ($13) | ~$3,800 | |||||||||||||
| AFFO | $4,158 - 4,238 | +$40 | ($0) | $4,198 - 4,278 | |||||||||||||
| AFFO per Share (Diluted) | $41.93 - 42.74 | +$0.38 | ($0.00) | $42.31 - 43.11 | |||||||||||||
| Expected Cash Dividends | ~$2,036 | +$1 | $0 | ~$2,037 | |||||||||||||
Equinix does not provide forward-looking guidance for certain financial data, such as depreciation, amortization, accretion, stock-based compensation and other components of net income or loss from
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operations, and as a result, is not able to provide a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures for forward-looking data without unreasonable effort. The impact of such adjustments could be significant. Equinix intends to calculate the various non-GAAP financial measures in future periods consistent with how they were calculated for the periods presented within this press release.
For the second quarter of 2026, the company expects revenues to range between $2.571 and $2.611 billion, an increase of 6% at the midpoint over the previous quarter, on both an as-reported and a normalized and constant currency basis. This guidance includes a $6 million foreign currency benefit when compared to the average FX rates in Q1 2026. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range between $1.349 and $1.389 billion. This guidance includes a $4 million foreign currency benefit when compared to the average FX rates in Q1 2026. Recurring capital expenditures are expected to range between $46 and $66 million.
For the full year of 2026, total revenues are expected to range between $10.144 and $10.244 billion, an increase of approximately 10 - 11% over the previous year on both an as-reported and a normalized and constant currency basis. This guidance includes a $21 million raise from better-than-expected Q1 operating performance. It also includes a minimal foreign currency benefit when compared to prior guidance. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range between $5.165 and $5.245 billion, reflecting an adjusted EBITDA margin of 51%, an approximate +2% expansion over the previous year. This guidance includes a $24 million raise from better-than-expected Q1 operating performance. It also includes a minimal foreign currency benefit when compared to prior guidance. AFFO is expected to range between $4.198 and $4.278 billion, an increase of 12 - 14% over the previous year on an as-reported basis, or 10 - 12% on a normalized and constant currency basis. This guidance includes a $40 million raise from better-than-expected Q1 operating performance. This guidance also includes a minimal foreign currency impact when compared to prior guidance rates. AFFO per share is expected to range between $42.31 and $43.11, an increase of 10 - 12% over the previous year on an as-reported basis, or 9 - 11% on a normalized and constant currency basis. Total capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $4.100 billion. Non-recurring capital expenditures, excluding on-balance sheet xScale-related spend, are expected to be approximately $3.800 billion. Recurring capital expenditures are expected to range between $280 and $300 million.
The U.S. dollar exchange rates used for 2026 guidance, taking into consideration the impact of our current foreign currency hedges, have been updated to $1.14 to the Euro, $1.31 to the British Pound, S$1.27 to the U.S. Dollar, ¥159 to the U.S. Dollar, A$1.40 to the U.S. Dollar, R$4.97 to the U.S. Dollar, HK$7.83 to the U.S. Dollar and C$1.37 to the U.S. Dollar. The Q1 2026 global revenue breakdown by currency for the Euro, British Pound, Singapore Dollar, Japanese Yen, Australian Dollar, Brazilian Real, Hong Kong Dollar, and Canadian Dollar is 20%, 9%, 9%, 5%, 3%, 3%, 2% and 2%, respectively.
Business Highlights
•Delivered $378 million of annualized gross bookings and record annualized presales of approximately $140 million.
•Approximately 60% of the company’s largest deals were AI-related.
•Introduced Equinix Fabric Intelligence™, an industry-leading solution that embeds AI directly into the network to interpret telemetry in real time and autonomously take action to optimize performance and workflows.
•Launched the Distributed AI Hub, a neutral, low-latency on-ramp to AI model companies, GPU clouds, data platforms and security services that enable companies to build their own AI stacks from best-of-breed providers.
•Announced definitive agreement with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to acquire atNorth, a deal that will further enhance the company’s position in the Nordics and is expected to be immediately accretive to AFFO per share upon close.
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•Strengthened position across the AI inferencing ecosystem, with eight of the top 10 AI model providers and four of the top five neoclouds actively expanding with Equinix to enable mission-critical, latency-sensitive elements of their architectures.
•Published 11th annual sustainability report, detailing the significant investments Equinix is making to expand critical energy infrastructure without burdening residential ratepayers while also achieving new levels of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship across the company’s operations.
Q1 2026 Results Conference Call and Replay Information
Equinix will discuss its quarterly results for the period ended March 31, 2026, along with its future outlook, in its quarterly conference call on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. PT). A simultaneous live webcast of the call will be available on the company’s Investor Relations website at www.equinix.com/investors. To hear the conference call live, please dial 1-517-308-9482 (domestic and international) and reference the passcode EQIX.
A replay of the call will be available one hour after the call through Tuesday, June 30, 2026, by dialing 1-800-308-6785 and referencing the passcode 2026. In addition, the webcast will be available at www.equinix.com/investors (no password required).
Investor Presentation and Supplemental Financial Information
Equinix has made available on its website a presentation designed to accompany the discussion of Equinix’s results and future outlook, along with certain supplemental financial information and other data. Interested parties may access this information through the Equinix Investor Relations website at www.equinix.com/investors.
Additional Resources
•Equinix Investor Relations Resources
About Equinix
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) shortens the path to boundless connectivity anywhere in the world. Its digital infrastructure, data center footprint and interconnected ecosystems empower innovations that enhance our work, life and planet. Equinix connects economies, countries, organizations and communities, delivering seamless digital experiences and cutting-edge AI—quickly, efficiently and everywhere.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Equinix provides all information required in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), but it believes that evaluating its ongoing results of operations may be difficult if limited to reviewing only GAAP financial measures. Accordingly, Equinix also uses non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate its operations.
Non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation, but should be considered together with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As such, Equinix provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Investors should note that the non-GAAP financial measures used by Equinix may not be the same non-GAAP financial measures, and may not be calculated in the same manner, as those of other companies.
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Investors should therefore exercise caution when comparing non-GAAP financial measures used by Equinix to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures of other companies.
Equinix’s primary non-GAAP financial measures include Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Funds from Operations (“AFFO”) as described below. Equinix presents these measures to provide investors with additional tools to evaluate its results in a manner that focuses on what management believes to be its core, ongoing business operations. These measures exclude items which Equinix believes are generally not relevant to assessing its long-term performance. Both measures eliminate the impacts of depreciation and amortization, which are derived from historical costs and which Equinix believes are not indicative of current or future expenditures, and other items for which the frequency and amount of charges can vary based on the timing and significance of individual transactions. Equinix believes that presenting these non-GAAP financial measures provides consistency and comparability with past reports and that if it did not provide such non-GAAP financial information, investors would not have all the necessary data to analyze the company effectively.
Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to evaluate the operating strength and performance of its core, ongoing business, without regard to its capital or tax structures. It also aids in assessing the performance of, making operating decisions for, and allocating resources to its operating segments. In addition to the uses described above, Equinix believes this measure provides investors with a better understanding of the operating performance of the business and its ability to perform in subsequent periods.
Equinix defines adjusted EBITDA as net income excluding:
•income tax expense
•interest income
•interest expense
•other income or expense
•gain or loss on debt extinguishment
•depreciation, amortization and accretion expense
•stock-based compensation expense
•restructuring and other exit charges, which primarily include employee severance, facility closure costs, lease or other contract termination costs and advisory fees related to the realignment of our management structure, operations or products and other exit activities
•impairment charges
•transaction costs
•gain or loss on asset sales
AFFO is derived from Funds from Operations (“FFO”) calculated in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts. Both FFO and AFFO are non-GAAP measures commonly used in the REIT industry. Although these measures may not be directly comparable to similar measures used by other companies, Equinix believes that the presentation of these measures provides investors with an additional tool for comparing its performance with the performance of other companies in the REIT industry. Additionally, AFFO is a performance measure used in certain of the company’s employee incentive programs, and Equinix believes it is a useful measure in assessing its dividend-paying capacity, as it isolates the cash impact of certain income and expense items and considers the impact of recurring capital expenditures.
Equinix defines FFO as net income attributable to common stockholders excluding:
•gain or loss from the disposition of real estate assets
•depreciation and amortization expense on real estate assets
•adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures’ and non-controlling interests’ share of these items
Equinix defines AFFO as FFO adjusted for:
•depreciation and amortization expense on non-real estate assets
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•accretion expense
•stock-based compensation expense
•stock-based charitable contributions
•restructuring and other exit charges, as described above
•impairment charges
•transaction costs
•an adjustment to remove the impacts of straight-lining installation revenue
•an adjustment to remove the impacts of straight-lining rent expense
•an adjustment to remove the impacts of straight-lining contract costs
•amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts and premiums
•gain or loss from the disposition of non-real estate assets
•gain or loss on debt extinguishment
•an income tax expense adjustment, which represents the non-cash tax impact due to changes in valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions and deferred taxes
•recurring capital expenditures, which represent expenditures to extend the useful life of data centers or other assets that are required to support current revenues
•net income or loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
•adjustments from FFO to AFFO for unconsolidated joint ventures' and non-controlling interests' share of these items
Equinix provides normalized and constant currency growth rates for revenues, adjusted EBITDA, AFFO and AFFO per share. These growth rates assume foreign currency rates remain consistent across comparative periods. Revenue growth rates exclude the impact of net power pass-through, acquisitions, divestitures and the Equinix Metal® wind-down. Adjusted EBITDA growth rates exclude the impact of acquisitions, divestitures and integration costs. AFFO growth rates exclude the impact of acquisitions and related financing costs, divestitures, integration costs and balance sheet remeasurements. AFFO per share growth rates exclude the impact of integration costs and balance sheet remeasurements.
Equinix presents cash cost of revenues and cash operating expenses (also known as cash selling, general and administrative expenses or cash SG&A). These measures exclude depreciation, amortization, accretion and stock-based compensation, which are not good indicators of Equinix’s current or future operating performance, as described above.
Equinix also presents free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities plus net cash provided by (used in) investing activities excluding the net purchases of and distributions from equity investments. Adjusted free cash flow is defined as free cash flow excluding any real estate and business acquisitions, net of cash and restricted cash acquired. These measures are presented in order for lenders, investors and the industry analysts who review and report on Equinix to better evaluate Equinix’s cash spending levels relative to its industry sector and competitors.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations discussed in such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, risks to our business and operating results related to the current inflationary environment; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; stock price fluctuations; increased costs to procure power and the general volatility in the global energy market; the challenges of building and operating IBX® and xScale® data centers, including those related to sourcing suitable power and land, and any supply chain constraints or increased costs of supplies; the challenges of developing, deploying and delivering Equinix products and solutions; unanticipated costs or difficulties relating to the integration of companies we have acquired or will acquire into Equinix; a failure to receive significant revenues from customers in recently built out or acquired data centers; failure to complete any financing arrangements contemplated from time to time; competition from existing and new competitors; the ability to generate sufficient cash flow or otherwise obtain funds to repay new or outstanding indebtedness; the loss or decline in business from our key customers; risks related to our taxation as a REIT; risks related to regulatory inquiries or litigation; and other risks described from time to time in Equinix filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, see recent and upcoming Equinix quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available upon request from Equinix. Equinix does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in millions, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| Recurring revenues | $ | 2,331 | $ | 2,294 | $ | 2,087 | |||||||||||
| Non-recurring revenues | 113 | 126 | 138 | ||||||||||||||
| Revenues | 2,444 | 2,420 | 2,225 | ||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | 1,186 | 1,198 | 1,084 | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 1,258 | 1,222 | 1,141 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 241 | 234 | 229 | ||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 444 | 481 | 438 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and other exit charges | 6 | 16 | 10 | ||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 8 | 6 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| Impairment charges | 2 | 63 | — | ||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on asset sales | (20) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 681 | 800 | 683 | ||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 577 | 422 | 458 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 41 | 41 | 47 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (148) | (142) | (122) | ||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 1 | (9) | 9 | ||||||||||||||
| Total interest and other, net | (106) | (110) | (66) | ||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 471 | 312 | 392 | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (56) | (48) | (49) | ||||||||||||||
| Net income from continuing operations | 415 | 264 | 343 | ||||||||||||||
| Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests | — | 1 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to common stockholders | $ | 415 | $ | 265 | $ | 343 | |||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") attributable to common stockholders: | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic EPS | $ | 4.22 | $ | 2.70 | $ | 3.52 | |||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | $ | 4.20 | $ | 2.69 | $ | 3.50 | |||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares for basic EPS (in thousands) | 98,392 | 98,200 | 97,514 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares for diluted EPS (in thousands) | 98,727 | 98,378 | 97,887 | ||||||||||||||
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EQUINIX, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions, except headcount)
(unaudited)
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,362 | $ | 1,727 | |||||||
| Short-term investments | 1,692 | 1,500 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 1,108 | 1,001 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 1,184 | 897 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 5,346 | 5,125 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 24,169 | 23,584 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,345 | 1,392 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 5,931 | 5,984 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,258 | 1,316 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 2,849 | 2,740 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 40,898 | $ | 40,141 | |||||||
| Liabilities, Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest and Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 1,321 | $ | 1,350 | |||||||
| Accrued property, plant and equipment | 703 | 564 | |||||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 161 | 155 | |||||||||
| Current portion of finance lease liabilities | 173 | 168 | |||||||||
| Current portion of mortgage and loans payable | 16 | 17 | |||||||||
| Current portion of senior notes | 1,876 | 1,299 | |||||||||
| Other current liabilities | 288 | 340 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 4,538 | 3,893 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, less current portion | 1,256 | 1,304 | |||||||||
| Finance lease liabilities, less current portion | 2,126 | 2,187 | |||||||||
| Mortgage and loans payable, less current portion | 13 | 686 | |||||||||
| Senior notes, less current portion | 17,715 | 16,910 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 930 | 983 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 26,578 | 25,963 | |||||||||
| Redeemable non-controlling interest | 25 | 25 | |||||||||
| Common stockholders' equity: | |||||||||||
| Common stock | — | — | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 21,858 | 21,642 | |||||||||
| Treasury stock | (24) | (24) | |||||||||
| Accumulated dividends | (12,707) | (12,202) | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,343) | (1,359) | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 6,514 | 6,099 | |||||||||
| Total common stockholders' equity | 14,298 | 14,156 | |||||||||
| Non-controlling interests | (3) | (3) | |||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 14,295 | 14,153 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and stockholders’ equity | $ | 40,898 | $ | 40,141 | |||||||
| Ending headcount by geographic region is as follows: | |||||||||||
| Americas headcount | 5,964 | 5,917 | |||||||||
| EMEA headcount | 4,721 | 4,706 | |||||||||
| Asia-Pacific headcount | 3,132 | 3,093 | |||||||||
| Total headcount | 13,817 | 13,716 | |||||||||
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EQUINIX, INC.
Summary of Debt Principal Outstanding
(in millions)
(unaudited)
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Finance lease liabilities | $ | 2,299 | $ | 2,355 | |||||||
| Term loans | 1 | 673 | |||||||||
| Mortgage payable and other loans payable | 28 | 30 | |||||||||
| Total mortgage and loans payable principal | 29 | 703 | |||||||||
| Senior notes | 19,591 | 18,209 | |||||||||
| Plus: debt issuance costs and debt discounts | 165 | 150 | |||||||||
| Total senior notes principal | 19,756 | 18,359 | |||||||||
| Total debt principal outstanding | $ | 22,084 | $ | 21,417 | |||||||
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EQUINIX, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in millions)
(unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 415 | $ | 343 | |||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 544 | 480 | |||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 128 | 113 | |||||||||||||||
| Impairment charges | 2 | — | |||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on asset sales | (20) | — | |||||||||||||||
| Other operating activities | (3) | (1) | |||||||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | (106) | (133) | |||||||||||||||
| Income taxes, net | (7) | (2) | |||||||||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 41 | 42 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | (35) | (39) | |||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (62) | (149) | |||||||||||||||
| Other assets and liabilities | (180) | 155 | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 717 | 809 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Purchases of equity investments | (146) | (43) | |||||||||||||||
| Distributions from equity investments | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| Purchases of short-term investments | (784) | (190) | |||||||||||||||
| Maturity of short-term investments | 595 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Real estate acquisitions | (123) | (17) | |||||||||||||||
| Purchases of other property, plant and equipment | (1,256) | (750) | |||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of assets, net of cash transferred | 258 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Settlement of foreign currency hedges | (3) | 32 | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (1,459) | (964) | |||||||||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from employee equity programs | 49 | 50 | |||||||||||||||
| Payment of dividends | (519) | (468) | |||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from public offering of common stock, net of issuance costs | — | 99 | |||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from senior notes, net of debt discounts | 1,492 | 370 | |||||||||||||||
| Repayment of finance lease liabilities | (41) | (32) | |||||||||||||||
| Repayment of other debt | (674) | — | |||||||||||||||
| Other financing activities | 42 | (4) | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 349 | 15 | |||||||||||||||
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (6) | 20 | |||||||||||||||
| Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (399) | (120) | |||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 1,824 | 3,082 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 1,425 | $ | 2,962 | |||||||||||||
Free cash flow (1) | $ | (596) | $ | (116) | |||||||||||||
Adjusted free cash flow (2) | $ | (473) | $ | (99) | |||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| (1) | We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities plus net cash used in investing activities (excluding the net purchases of and distributions from equity investments) as presented below: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities as presented above | $ | 717 | $ | 809 | |||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities as presented above | (1,459) | (964) | |||||||||||||||
| Less purchases of equity investments, net of distributions | 146 | 39 | |||||||||||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | (596) | $ | (116) | |||||||||||||
| (2) | We define adjusted free cash flow as free cash flow as defined above, excluding any real estate and business acquisitions, net of cash and restricted cash acquired as presented below: | ||||||||||||||||
| Free cash flow (as defined above) | $ | (596) | $ | (116) | |||||||||||||
| Less real estate acquisitions | 123 | 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted free cash flow | $ | (473) | $ | (99) | |||||||||||||
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EQUINIX, INC.
Non-GAAP Measures and Other Supplemental Data
($ in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Recurring revenues | $ | 2,331 | $ | 2,294 | $ | 2,087 | ||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring revenues | 113 | 126 | 138 | |||||||||||||||||
Revenues (1) | 2,444 | 2,420 | 2,225 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash cost of revenues (2) | 765 | 773 | 727 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash gross profit (3) | 1,679 | 1,647 | 1,498 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash operating expenses (4): | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash sales and marketing expenses | 162 | 160 | 160 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash general and administrative expenses | 272 | 301 | 271 | |||||||||||||||||
Total cash operating expenses (4) | 434 | 461 | 431 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (5) | $ | 1,245 | $ | 1,186 | $ | 1,067 | ||||||||||||||
Cash gross margins (6) | 69 | % | 68 | % | 67 | % | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA margins (7) | 51 | % | 49 | % | 48 | % | ||||||||||||||
FFO (8) | $ | 758 | $ | 625 | $ | 647 | ||||||||||||||
AFFO (9)(10) | $ | 1,065 | $ | 877 | $ | 947 | ||||||||||||||
Basic FFO per share (11) | $ | 7.70 | $ | 6.36 | $ | 6.63 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted FFO per share (11) | $ | 7.68 | $ | 6.35 | $ | 6.61 | ||||||||||||||
Basic AFFO per share (11) | $ | 10.82 | $ | 8.93 | $ | 9.71 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted AFFO per share (11) | $ | 10.79 | $ | 8.91 | $ | 9.67 | ||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | The geographic split of our revenues on a services basis is presented below: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Americas Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Colocation | $ | 731 | $ | 711 | $ | 636 | ||||||||||||||
| Interconnection | 251 | 245 | 229 | |||||||||||||||||
| Managed infrastructure | 57 | 59 | 63 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other | 7 | 5 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Recurring revenues | 1,046 | 1,020 | 931 | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring revenues | 45 | 51 | 70 | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 1,091 | $ | 1,071 | $ | 1,001 | ||||||||||||||
| EMEA Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Colocation | $ | 613 | $ | 619 | $ | 567 | ||||||||||||||
| Interconnection | 106 | 102 | 87 | |||||||||||||||||
| Managed infrastructure | 41 | 40 | 35 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other | 29 | 28 | 27 | |||||||||||||||||
| Recurring revenues | 789 | 789 | 716 | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring revenues | 38 | 47 | 27 | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 827 | $ | 836 | $ | 743 | ||||||||||||||
| Asia-Pacific Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Colocation | $ | 386 | $ | 378 | $ | 342 | ||||||||||||||
| Interconnection | 89 | 86 | 77 | |||||||||||||||||
| Managed infrastructure | 17 | 17 | 17 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Recurring revenues | 496 | 485 | 440 | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring revenues | 30 | 28 | 41 | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 526 | $ | 513 | $ | 481 | ||||||||||||||
| Worldwide Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Colocation | $ | 1,730 | $ | 1,708 | $ | 1,545 | ||||||||||||||
| Interconnection | 446 | 433 | 393 | |||||||||||||||||
| Managed infrastructure | 115 | 116 | 115 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other | 40 | 37 | 34 | |||||||||||||||||
| Recurring revenues | 2,331 | 2,294 | 2,087 | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring revenues | 113 | 126 | 138 | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 2,444 | $ | 2,420 | $ | 2,225 | ||||||||||||||
| (2) | We define cash cost of revenues as cost of revenues less depreciation, amortization, accretion and stock-based compensation as presented below: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | $ | 1,186 | $ | 1,198 | $ | 1,084 | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense | (405) | (409) | (343) | |||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | (16) | (16) | (14) | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash cost of revenues | $ | 765 | $ | 773 | $ | 727 | ||||||||||||||
| (3) | We define cash gross profit as revenues less cash cost of revenues (as defined above). | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (4) | We define cash sales and marketing expense as sales and marketing expense less depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation as presented below. We define cash general and administrative expense as general and administrative expense less depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation as presented below. We define cash operating expense as selling, general, and administrative expense less depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation. We also refer to cash operating expense as cash selling, general and administrative expense or "cash SG&A". | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing expense | $ | 241 | $ | 234 | $ | 229 | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | (52) | (50) | (47) | |||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | (27) | (24) | (22) | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash sales and marketing expense | 162 | 160 | 160 | |||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expense | 444 | 481 | 438 | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense | (87) | (92) | (90) | |||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | (85) | (88) | (77) | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash general and administrative expenses | 272 | 301 | 271 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash operating expense | $ | 434 | $ | 461 | $ | 431 | ||||||||||||||
| (5) | We define adjusted EBITDA as net income excluding income tax expense or benefit, interest income, interest expense, other income or expense, gain or loss on debt extinguishment, depreciation, amortization, accretion, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other exit charges, impairment charges, transaction costs, and gain or loss on asset sales as presented below: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 415 | $ | 264 | $ | 343 | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 56 | 48 | 49 | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | (41) | (41) | (47) | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 148 | 142 | 122 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other (income) expense | (1) | 9 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion expense | 544 | 551 | 480 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 128 | 128 | 113 | |||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and other exit charges | 6 | 16 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||
| Impairment charges | 2 | 63 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 8 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on asset sales | (20) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,245 | $ | 1,186 | $ | 1,067 | ||||||||||||||
| Americas | 516 | 492 | 443 | |||||||||||||||||
| EMEA | 424 | 413 | 365 | |||||||||||||||||
| Asia-Pacific | 305 | 281 | 259 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,245 | $ | 1,186 | $ | 1,067 | ||||||||||||||
| (6) | We define cash gross margins as cash gross profit divided by revenues. | |||||||||||||||||||
| (7) | We define adjusted EBITDA margins as adjusted EBITDA divided by revenues. | |||||||||||||||||||
| (8) | FFO is defined as net income or loss attributable to common stockholders, excluding gain or loss from the disposition of real estate assets, depreciation and amortization expense on real estate assets and adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures’ and non-controlling interests’ share of these items. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 415 | $ | 264 | $ | 343 | ||||||||||||||
| Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests | — | 1 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | 415 | 265 | 343 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Real estate depreciation | 351 | 349 | 297 | |||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on disposition of real estate assets | (20) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments for FFO from unconsolidated joint ventures | 12 | 11 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||
| FFO attributable to common stockholders | $ | 758 | $ | 625 | $ | 647 | ||||||||||||||
| (9) | AFFO is defined as FFO adjusted for depreciation and amortization expense on non-real estate assets, accretion, stock-based compensation, stock-based charitable contributions, restructuring and other exit charges, impairment charges, transaction costs, an installation revenue adjustment, a straight-line rent expense adjustment, a contract cost adjustment, amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts and premiums, gain or loss from the disposition of non-real estate assets, gain or loss on debt extinguishment, an income tax expense adjustment, recurring capital expenditures, net income or loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, and adjustments from FFO to AFFO for unconsolidated joint ventures’ and non-controlling interests’ share of these items. | |||||||||||||||||||
| FFO attributable to common stockholders | $ | 758 | $ | 625 | $ | 647 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Installation revenue adjustment | 8 | 4 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Straight-line rent expense adjustment | 4 | (4) | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Contract cost adjustment | (15) | (27) | (7) | |||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts | 7 | 6 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 128 | 128 | 113 | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-real estate depreciation expense | 138 | 142 | 134 | |||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on disposition of non-real estate assets | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Amortization expense | 52 | 51 | 48 | |||||||||||||||||
| Accretion expense adjustment | 3 | 9 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Recurring capital expenditures | (32) | (139) | (26) | |||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and other exit charges | 6 | 16 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 8 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Impairment charges | 2 | 63 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense adjustment | — | (5) | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments for AFFO from unconsolidated joint ventures | (2) | 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| AFFO attributable to common stockholders | $ | 1,065 | $ | 877 | $ | 947 | ||||||||||||||
| (10) | Following is how we reconcile from adjusted EBITDA to AFFO: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,245 | $ | 1,186 | $ | 1,067 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net of interest income | (107) | (101) | (75) | |||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts | 7 | 6 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (56) | (48) | (49) | |||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense adjustment | — | (5) | 6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Straight-line rent expense adjustment | 4 | (4) | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Contract cost adjustment | (15) | (27) | (7) | |||||||||||||||||
| Installation revenue adjustment | 8 | 4 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Recurring capital expenditures | (32) | (139) | (26) | |||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | 1 | (9) | 9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments for (gain) loss on asset dispositions | — | — | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments for unconsolidated JVs and non-controlling interests | 10 | 14 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||
| AFFO attributable to common stockholders | $ | 1,065 | $ | 877 | $ | 947 | ||||||||||||||
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| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (11) | The shares used in the computation of basic and diluted FFO and AFFO per share attributable to common stockholders is presented below: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Shares used in computing basic net income per share, FFO per share and AFFO per share (in thousands) | 98,392 | 98,200 | 97,514 | |||||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee equity awards (in thousands) | 335 | 178 | 373 | |||||||||||||||||
| Shares used in computing diluted net income per share, FFO per share and AFFO per share (in thousands) | 98,727 | 98,378 | 97,887 | |||||||||||||||||
| Basic FFO per share | $ | 7.70 | $ | 6.36 | $ | 6.63 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted FFO per share | $ | 7.68 | $ | 6.35 | $ | 6.61 | ||||||||||||||
| Basic AFFO per share | $ | 10.82 | $ | 8.93 | $ | 9.71 | ||||||||||||||
| Diluted AFFO per share | $ | 10.79 | $ | 8.91 | $ | 9.67 | ||||||||||||||
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FAQ
How did Equinix (EQIX) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Equinix delivered strong Q1 2026 results with revenues of $2.444 billion, up 10% year over year. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $415 million, and diluted EPS reached $4.20, a 20% increase over the same quarter of 2025.
What were Equinix (EQIX) Q1 2026 non-GAAP metrics like Adjusted EBITDA and AFFO?
In Q1 2026, Equinix reported Adjusted EBITDA of $1.245 billion, up 17% year over year, with a record 51% margin. AFFO was $1.065 billion, a 12% increase, and diluted AFFO per share was $10.79, also up 12% year over year.
How did Equinix (EQIX) change its full-year 2026 financial outlook?
Equinix raised its 2026 outlook across key metrics. It now expects revenues of $10.144–$10.244 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $5.165–$5.245 billion with a 51% margin, and AFFO of $4.198–$4.278 billion, reflecting 12–14% growth versus the prior year.
What guidance did Equinix (EQIX) provide for Q2 2026?
For Q2 2026, Equinix expects revenues between $2.571 and $2.611 billion, about 6% sequential growth at the midpoint. Adjusted EBITDA is projected between $1.349 and $1.389 billion, with a forecast margin of 52–53%, supported by modest foreign currency benefits.
How much is Equinix (EQIX) planning to invest in capital expenditures in 2026?
Equinix expects total 2026 capital expenditures of about $4.100 billion. Within this, non-recurring capital expenditures excluding on-balance sheet xScale-related spend are projected at ~$3.800 billion, while recurring capital expenditures are expected between $280 and $300 million.