Equinix (EQIX) Q3 2026 Earnings Call: Guidance and Outlook
Equinix raised its full-year 2026 guidance across multiple financial metrics and provided fourth-quarter projections supported by strong operational momentum and bookings.
About Equinix. Equinix, Inc. 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.
Raised by $100 million to approximately 12% growth year-over-year
Monthly recurring revenue
Raised to a range of 10% to 11% growth year-over-year
Adjusted EBITDA
Raised by $70 million to a margin of approximately 51%
AFFO
Raised by $90 million, including a $31 million contribution from atNorth
AFFO per share
Guided to $0.92, representing 11% to 12% growth year-over-year
Capital expenditures
Expected to be $5 billion to $6 billion, excluding real estate acquisitions and scale
Outlook
Demand durability
Demand remains strong, broad-based, and durable across traditional and AI-related infrastructure workloads with no single customer accounting for more than 2.5% of revenue.
Pricing environment
Management expects durable pricing strength to continue as new deal pricing was up 12% year-over-year and renewal spreads create opportunities for installed base mark-to-market adjustments.
Capacity expansion
Equinix expects to exceed its retail capacity plan for the full year by nearly 40%, delivering over 13,000 cabinets in the fourth quarter with strong presales for 2027.
Balance sheet strength
The company maintains a low 4.1x net leverage and $9.1 billion of available liquidity, enabling it to fund growth while preserving investment-grade credit ratings.
Dombey's summary of the Equinix Q3 2026 earnings call held Oct 28, 2026, written from the call itself. Every figure on this page was checked against what was said on the call, and quoted lines are management's own words; we do not add estimates or prices. The tone score is our read of management's wording, guidance and answers. Check figures against the company's SEC filings before acting. This is research, not investment advice.