Equinix, Inc.
S&P 500EQIX/Real Estate · REIT - Specialty/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
1.76%
$19.70 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
EQIX's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 56.6% ffo payout ratio & 48.3% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 191.1% fcf payout ratio & 52.3% net debt / total assets. The dividend has been growing at a 12.01% 5-year CAGR. As a REIT, its payout is measured against FFO (funds from operations) rather than net income, since large non-cash depreciation makes the earnings payout ratio misleading.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- FFO Payout Ratio: 56.6%Dividends are well covered by funds from operations (FFO).
- Gross Margin: 51.5%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- FCF Payout Ratio: 191.1%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 52.3%Net debt is high relative to total assets.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout Equinix, Inc.
Equinix, Inc. is a global digital infrastructure company specializing in carrier-neutral data centers and interconnection services. It designs, builds, and operates International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers, providing colocation space, power, and secure interconnection for enterprises, network service providers, cloud operators, and content providers. Key offerings include Equinix Fabric for software-defined interconnections, Equinix Metal for automated bare metal servers, Network Edge for virtual network functions, and managed services such as remote hands support and professional consulting. These solutions enable hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, low-latency data exchange, and optimized application performance across public and private networks. Equinix serves diverse sectors including cloud and IT services, financial services, network and mobile services, and enterprise customers, with facilities spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Operating as a real estate investment trust, the company focuses on delivering reliable, scalable infrastructure to power digital transformation and connectivity needs worldwide. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Equinix plays a pivotal role in the global data center ecosystem.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.76%
Annual Dividend
$19.70
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
132.99%
FCF Payout Ratio
191.08%
52-Week Range
$710.52 - $1128.68
Dividend History (2016–2025)
EQIX annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
EQIX earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 20, 2026
Last Payment Date
June 17, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
14.80%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
12.01%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
0.58%
3-Year Total Growth
51.29%
5-Year Total Growth
76.32%
10-Year Total Growth
5.93%
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