Equinix Inc. (EQIX) shares soared 8.47% in post-market trading on Wednesday, following the release of the company's fourth-quarter 2025 financial results and its outlook for the coming year.

The data center real estate investment trust provided a robust 2026 outlook that exceeded analyst expectations. Equinix expects full-year 2026 revenue in the range of $10.12 billion to $10.22 billion, surpassing the FactSet consensus estimate of $10.07 billion. Furthermore, the company projected adjusted funds from operations (FFO) per share for 2026 between $41.93 and $42.74, above the consensus of $40.63.

Adding to the positive momentum, Equinix announced a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $5.16 per share, marking the 11th consecutive year of dividend growth since its REIT conversion. The company cited strong fourth-quarter results, including a 10% year-over-year increase in monthly recurring revenue, and accelerating business momentum as drivers for its optimistic outlook. Analysts attribute the strong demand to corporations racing to integrate generative AI, which has benefited Equinix as the largest data center operator.