NASDAQ$EQIX
Equinix Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Equinix reported strong revenue growth in Q4 2024, reaching $2.26 billion, a 7% increase YoY. However, the company posted a net loss of $14 million due to $233 million in asset impairment charges and $69 million in restructuring and transaction costs. Adjusted EPS remained strong at $7.92, reflecting solid operational performance.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Equinix · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.26B
Revenue by segment
Equinix · $1.96B total across 4 segments · Q3 2023
- Colocation$1.46B+13.0%74.7%
- Interconnection$353M+10.8%18.0%
- Managed Infrastructure$114M+10.9%5.8%
- Other$30.5M-2.7%1.6%
Forward guidance
Equinix expects revenue growth of 3-4% in 2025 on an as-reported basis, or 7-8% on a normalized basis. Adjusted EBITDA margin is projected to increase to 49%, driven by operating leverage and power pass-through adjustments.
Tailwinds
- Projected revenue growth of 7-8% on a normalized basis.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin expected to increase by 190 basis points to 49%.
- Strong demand for AI and cloud infrastructure services.
- Expansion of xScale portfolio and new data centers worldwide.
- Consistent dividend growth, with a 10% increase in quarterly payouts.
Headwinds
- Foreign currency fluctuations expected to have a $252M negative impact.
- Expected revenue decline of 1-3% QoQ in Q1 2025 due to seasonality.
- Higher seasonal operating costs projected for Q1 2025.
- Non-recurring revenues expected to decline after strong Q4 activity.
- Significant capital expenditures required for expansion projects.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.9%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.6%
Avg return
30 days after
57%
39 / 69 earnings
Positive
+14.6%
Q1 2012
Best reaction
-6.6%
Q4 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.1% | -1.0% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +10.4% | +9.7% | +11.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.6% | +4.0% | -5.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.5% | -2.3% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.1% | +1.7% | +3.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.3% | -0.4% | -10.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | +0.2% | -1.1% | +8.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.2% | +4.4% | +4.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | +8.5% | +9.1% | +5.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +5.1% | +2.8% | +2.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.2% | +1.6% | +12.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | -5.7% | -3.8% | -3.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.7% | +5.3% | +7.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.9% | -1.6% | -5.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +5.6% | +9.4% | +24.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +10.8% | +8.2% | +4.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.3% | -5.0% | -6.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.7% | +2.9% | +8.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | -4.0% | -6.0% | -5.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | -6.6% | -2.7% | -2.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.1% | -0.4% | +3.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | -4.4% | -5.4% | -11.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.2% | -4.5% | -9.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.4% | +3.5% | +4.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.6% | -1.2% | -1.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +3.6% | +5.7% | +1.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.1% | -4.3% | -0.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.8% | +2.8% | +11.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.3% | +5.2% | +6.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +5.8% | +6.0% | +11.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +3.6% | +4.6% | +1.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.6% | -1.6% | -3.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | -5.9% | -6.8% | -5.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -6.6% | -7.6% | -3.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.4% | +6.1% | +1.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.8% | -2.0% | +2.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.1% | +3.4% | +8.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -2.5% | -2.2% | -1.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.6% | +0.7% | -4.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.6% | -2.5% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +12.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +14.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -0.0% | — | — |
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