Equinix (EQIX) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Zacks
01 May

Equinix (EQIX) reported $2.23 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 4.6%. EPS of $9.67 for the same period compares to $2.43 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.22 billion, representing a surprise of +0.42%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +7.92%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $8.96.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Equinix performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

  • Americas - Cabinet Equivalent Capacity: 144,100 versus 145,538 estimated by two analysts on average.
  • EMEA - Cabinet Equivalent Capacity: 138,300 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 139,375.
  • Asia-Pacific - Cabinet Equivalent Capacity: 89,400 versus 90,538 estimated by two analysts on average.
  • Cabinet Equivalent Capacity - Worldwide: 371,800 compared to the 375,450 average estimate based on two analysts.
  • Geographic Revenues- Asia-Pacific: $481 million compared to the $490.44 million average estimate based on four analysts.
  • Geographic Revenues- Americas: $1 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $982.55 million.
  • Geographic Revenues- EMEA: $743 million versus $744.53 million estimated by four analysts on average.
  • Geographic Revenues- Europe- Recurring- Other: $27 million compared to the $25.10 million average estimate based on three analysts.
  • Revenue- Recurring revenues: $2.09 billion versus the five-analyst average estimate of $2.09 billion.
  • Revenue- Non-recurring revenues: $138 million versus $128.50 million estimated by five analysts on average.
  • Revenue- Recurring revenues- Managed infrastructure: $115 million compared to the $117.30 million average estimate based on four analysts.
  • Revenue- Recurring revenues- Interconnection: $393 million versus $394.64 million estimated by four analysts on average.
View all Key Company Metrics for Equinix here>>>

Shares of Equinix have returned +4.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report

Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) : Free Stock Analysis Report

This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).

Zacks Investment Research

Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.

Most Discussed

  1. 1
     
     
     
     
  2. 2
     
     
     
     
  3. 3
     
     
     
     
  4. 4
     
     
     
     
  5. 5
     
     
     
     
  6. 6
     
     
     
     
  7. 7
     
     
     
     
  8. 8
     
     
     
     
  9. 9
     
     
     
     
  10. 10