Equinix, Inc.
S&P 500Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53
About 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
1.95%
Annual Dividend
$19.23
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
136.34%
FCF Payout Ratio
-464.00%
Stock Price
$964.53
52-Week Range
$701.41 – $992.90
Dividend Health Score
EQIX's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 48.3% cfo payout ratio & 160.3 debt-to-equity. Areas of concern: 136.3% earnings payout ratio & -464.0% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 12.01% 5-year CAGR. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.
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EQIX annual dividend per share and yield history
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EQIX earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
February 25, 2026
Next Payment Date
March 18, 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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