Equinix Exceeds Expectations in Third Quarter Report
The company reports $2.57 billion in quarterly revenue as demand for colocation and interconnection services remains high.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Data Centers
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Equinix reported $2.57 billion in revenue and $1.16 billion in funds from operations for the third quarter of 2026. The company also posted a net income of $489 million for the period.
Why it matters
These results provide insight into the financial performance of the colocation and interconnection sector as demand for data center infrastructure continues to scale.
The company reported $11.64 in funds from operations per share, exceeding the average analyst estimate of $10.51. Funds from operations include net income with depreciation and amortization added back.
The players
Equinix
A Redwood City, California-based provider of global data center and interconnection services for enterprise and cloud customers.
The details
Equinix generates revenue primarily by providing physical space, power, and high-speed network connections for enterprise data systems. The firm measures its profitability through funds from operations, a non-GAAP financial metric that adjusts net income to account for depreciation and amortization, which are significant expenses for physical real estate and hardware assets.
Timeline
Equinix recorded these earnings and revenue figures during Q3 2026.
The company expects the current quarter to end in December 2026.
The Tech Race
Equinix is currently navigating the intense capital investment cycle characteristic of the 2026 data center infrastructure build-out trends. Its performance is a primary indicator of market health relative to competing colocation and hyperscale infrastructure providers.
The company has issued a revenue outlook of $2.68 billion to $2.72 billion for the quarter ending in December. These figures serve as benchmarks for enterprise IT leaders managing long-term capacity requirements with the firm.
The takeaway
Equinix remains a central benchmark for assessing the financial viability of the global interconnection market. Investors should monitor the company's full-year guidance of $10.33 billion to $10.37 billion in total revenue to verify continued scaling.
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