9 analysts' median target is $1211[FMP target], stock is $1052, +15.2% upside potential. After Q1 +2.1% EPS beat[FMP earnings], the stock moved +3.9%.
C+ = MoonshotScore 57[multi-pillar formula] + Council 2/6[6-lens rule]. Form 4: 0 transactions[FMP Form 4].
Q2 consensus: revenue $2.6B[FMP est], EPS $4.16[FMP est]. 1 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].
Q1 EPS +2.1% beat[FMP] but the stock +3.9% D+1[FMP D+1]. Olivier Leonetti promised $1.3B CapEx + a sequential decline in Q2 during the Q1 earnings call[Olivier Leonetti capex transcript].
Watchlist
Capex Capacity Expansion
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Equinix continues its capacity expansion with 46 major projects across 32 markets, and approximately 25% of its 2026 retail capacity expansion has already been presold.
"We have 46 major projects underway across 32 markets, including 6 excel projects. More than 70% of this retail expansion CapEx within our major metros with the remainder focused on critical expansion markets, particularly in our Asia region. Given the strength of our presales motion, approximately 25% of our 2026 retail capacity expansion has already been sold."
- Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 29, 2026
Fy Guidance Raise
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The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for total revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and AFFO, based on its Q1 outperformance.
"For the full year, we are raising total revenue guidance by $21 million based on our Q1 outperformance, improving expected total revenue growth range by 100 basis points to 10% to 11%. We are raising adjusted EBITDA guidance by $24 million, resulting in adjusted EBITDA margins of approximately 51%, a 200 basis point improvement over last year. Additionally, we are raising AFFO guidance by approximately $40 million improving our expected AFFO growth range by 100 basis points to 10% to 12%."
- Olivier Leonetti, CFO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 29, 2026
Interconnection Fabric Growth
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Total interconnection revenue grew 9% year-over-year in Q1, with Fabric revenue up 26% and Fabric bookings up 70%, indicating strong growth in this segment.
"Total interconnection revenue was up 9% year-over-year in Q1 and boosted by fabric revenue growth of 26% year-over-year. Fabric bookings were up 70% year-over-year as our attach rate continues to increase. These growth rates are all on a normalized and constant currency basis."
- Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 29, 2026
Recurring Revenue Margin
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The company demonstrated strong performance in Q1 with double-digit recurring revenue growth of 10% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 51%.
"In Q1, our recurring revenue grew 10% on a normalized and constant currency basis, coming in at the high end of our expectations. This is our second straight quarter of double-digit MRR growth. At the same time, we are driving continued margin improvement. Q1 was also the largest quarter of total sales activity in our history, inclusive of annualized gross bookings and preselling activity. Total sales activity was up more than 35% year-over-year. We drove significant interconnection and cape billing growth, whilst reducing churn. Reflecting ecosystem strength across our key operating metrics, and we are expanding our capacity whilst bringing new products to market that extend our runway for growth."
- Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 29, 2026
Ai Demand Products
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Approximately 60% of the largest deals in Q1 were AI-related, and Equinix is introducing new AI products like the Distributed AI Hub and Fabric Intelligence.
"Consistent with the prior quarter, approximately 60% of our largest deals in Q1 were AI-related. Additionally, large capacity fabric connections have tripled from just a year ago. We believe there is meaningful upside to come, given we are still in the early days of the agentic AI wave and inferencing adoption. This momentum is part of a broader uptick in customer demand, spanning a wide range of AI cloud and networking workloads."
- Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 29, 2026
Sales Activity Backlog
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Equinix achieved its largest quarter of total sales activity in history, up over 35% year-over-year in Q1, resulting in a record backlog.
"Q1 was also the largest quarter of total sales activity in our history, inclusive of annualized gross bookings and preselling activity. Total sales activity was up more than 35% year-over-year. We drove significant interconnection and cape billing growth, whilst reducing churn. Reflecting ecosystem strength across our key operating metrics, and we are expanding our capacity whilst bringing new products to market that extend our runway for growth."
- Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 29, 2026
Stock Expert AI - Methodology
multi-pillar methodology. Revenue Growth and Cash Runway strong. Operating Leverage weak.
How is it calculated? ->6 investor frameworks. 2 bullish (Ray Dalio, Buffett), 1 bearish (Ken Griffin), 3 neutral (Jim Simons, Klarman, Munger).
How is it calculated? ->Quality business, trading at fair value.
How is it calculated? ->Past Performance
Q1 (April 29, 2026): EPS $4.83 vs $4.73 est[FMP], +2.1% beat. D+1 movement: +3.9%[FMP D+1]. Decline despite beat - market reacted to guidance, not numbers.
Q1: EPS $4.83 vs $4.73 beat[FMP], stock +3.9% D+1[FMP].
No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q1 earnings call.
Q1 CapEx $1.3B[FMP cashflow]. Q1 op margin 25.3%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q2 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.
Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.
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This Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.
Consensus EPS, revenue guidance, segment growth rates, and the tone of management commentary — the full breakdown with sources is on this page.
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