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Equinix Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 12 raised, 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew 16% including xScale fees: Revenues were $2.625 billion, against $2.444 billion in the first quarter, with recurring revenues of $2.377 billion and non-recurring revenues of $248 million, which included one-time xScale fees. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 53%: Adjusted EBITDA was $1.396 billion, a record 53% margin, up from 50% a year earlier, and up 24% as reported or 22% on a normalized and constant currency basis. Source
  • AFFO rose 20% to $1.168 billion: AFFO was $1.168 billion, up 20% as reported or 19% normalized and constant currency, which management linked to operating performance and one-time xScale fees. Source
  • Interconnections reached a record 9,700: The company added a record 9,700 net interconnections in the quarter, and worldwide interconnection revenue was $453 million. Source
  • Annualized bookings grew 23%: Annualized gross bookings grew 23% year over year to $424 million, the second-highest volume on record, and contributed to a record backlog. Source
  • Nine projects added since April: Nine new capacity projects were added since April, bringing the total to 52 projects underway across 33 markets worldwide. Source

“We delivered an exceptionally strong Q2. Monthly recurring revenue grew double digits for the third straight quarter, new interconnections on our platform hit a record level, and disciplined execution drove robust profit growth”

Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President, Equinix

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenues Sourcefull year 2026$10.205 - 10.285 billionRaised from $10.144 - 10.244 billion
Revenues Sourcethird quarter 2026$2.525 - 2.575 billionNew
Adjusted EBITDA and margin Sourcefull year 2026$5.210 - 5.270 billion; margin approximately 51%Raised from $5.165 - 5.245 billion; margin approximately 51%
Adjusted EBITDA and margin Sourcethird quarter 2026$1.275 - 1.315 billion; margin approximately 51%New
Recurring capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2026$290 - 310 million (about 3% of revenues)Raised from $280 - 300 million (about 3% of revenues)
Recurring capital expenditures Sourcethird quarter 2026$70 - 90 million (3 - 4% of revenues)New
Non-recurring capital expenditures (excludes xScale and real estate acquisitions) Sourcefull year 2026$4,710 - 5,690 millionRaised from ~$3,800 million
Total capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2026$5.000 - 6.000 billionRaised from approximately $4.100 billion
AFFO Sourcefull year 2026$4.240 - 4.300 billionRaised from $4.198 - 4.278 billion
AFFO per share (diluted) Sourcefull year 2026$42.69 - 43.29Raised from $42.31 - 43.11
Expected cash dividends Sourcefull year 2026~$2,039 millionRaised from ~$2,037 million
Total revenue growth (annual range) Source2027 - 202910 - 13% per yearRaised from 7 - 10% per year
Adjusted EBITDA margin Source202953%+Raised from 52%+
Total capital expenditures (annual range) Source2027 - 2029$5,000 - 7,000 million per yearRaised from $3,000 - 4,000 million per year
AFFO per share growth (annual range) Source2027 - 20299 - 12% per yearRaised from 5 - 9% per year

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: The company raised full-year 2026 guidance for revenues, adjusted EBITDA, AFFO, AFFO per share, and capital expenditures. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 guidance was given for the first time, covering revenues, adjusted EBITDA and recurring capital expenditures. Source
  • Guidance raised: The 2027 to 2029 targets were raised for revenue growth, 2029 adjusted EBITDA margin, annual capital expenditure, and AFFO per share growth. Source
  • New: Chris Audie was appointed Chief Product Officer, and Bruce Owen was appointed Executive Vice President, Global Markets. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue grew 16% including xScale fees: Revenues were $2.625 billion, against $2.444 billion in the first quarter, with recurring revenues of $2.377 billion and non-recurring revenues of $248 million, which included one-time xScale fees. Source
  • Monthly recurring revenue up 11%: Monthly recurring revenue grew 11% year over year on both as-reported and normalized constant currency bases, the third straight quarter of double-digit growth according to management. Source
  • Operating income rose 35%: Operating income was $665 million, up from $577 million in the first quarter, which management attributed to underlying operating performance and one-time xScale fees. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income attributable to common stockholders was $479 million, up 30%, and diluted EPS was $4.83, up 29%, mainly from higher operating income. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 53%: Adjusted EBITDA was $1.396 billion, a record 53% margin, up from 50% a year earlier, and up 24% as reported or 22% on a normalized and constant currency basis. Source
  • AFFO rose 20% to $1.168 billion: AFFO was $1.168 billion, up 20% as reported or 19% normalized and constant currency, which management linked to operating performance and one-time xScale fees. Source

Segments and regions

  • Americas revenue reached $1,251 million: Americas revenues were $1,251 million, against $1,091 million in the first quarter, including non-recurring revenues of $184 million. Source
  • EMEA revenue reached $845 million: EMEA revenues were $845 million, against $827 million in the first quarter, with colocation revenue of $633 million. Source
  • Asia-Pacific revenue reached $529 million: Asia-Pacific revenues were $529 million, against $526 million in the first quarter, with interconnection revenue of $92 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA by region: Adjusted EBITDA was $641 million in the Americas, $456 million in EMEA and $299 million in Asia-Pacific, compared with $516 million, $424 million and $305 million in the first quarter. Source

“Our revised 2026 guidance and long-term financial outlook reflect momentum across the business.”

Adaire Fox-Martin, CEO and President, Equinix

Products and customers

  • Interconnections reached a record 9,700: The company added a record 9,700 net interconnections in the quarter, and worldwide interconnection revenue was $453 million. Source
  • Colocation was the largest recurring line: Worldwide colocation revenue was $1,772 million and interconnection revenue $453 million, within recurring revenues of $2,377 million; managed infrastructure was $112 million. Source
  • Fabric Geo Zones expanded globally: Management announced global expansion of Equinix Fabric Geo Zones, which it described as the industry's first network-level data sovereignty solution. Source

Demand and capacity build-out

  • Annualized bookings grew 23%: Annualized gross bookings grew 23% year over year to $424 million, the second-highest volume on record, and contributed to a record backlog. Source
  • Nine projects added since April: Nine new capacity projects were added since April, bringing the total to 52 projects underway across 33 markets worldwide. Source
  • Demand described as broad-based: Management said customer demand is broad-based and growing, citing networking, cloud and AI infrastructure needs of enterprises worldwide. Source

Costs and margins

  • Cash cost of revenues rose to $790 million: Cash cost of revenues was $790 million, against $765 million in the first quarter, and cash gross margin was 70%, against 69% in the first quarter. Source
  • Cash operating expenses rose slightly: Total cash operating expenses were $439 million, against $434 million in the first quarter and $420 million a year earlier. Source
  • Impairment charges rose to $17 million: Impairment charges were $17 million, against $2 million in the first quarter, and the company recorded a $3 million loss on asset sales after a $20 million gain in the first quarter. Source
  • Headcount rose to 13,931: Total headcount was 13,931 at June 30, 2026, up from 13,716 at December 31, 2025, with Americas headcount at 6,009 and EMEA at 4,719. Source

Cash flow, debt and capital

  • Capital spending rose to $2,834 million: Purchases of other property, plant and equipment were $2,834 million for the six months, against $1,739 million a year earlier. Source
  • Senior notes proceeds and repayments: Senior notes proceeds were $2,419 million, and repayments were $700 million of senior notes and $682 million of other debt; total debt principal was $22,153 million. Source
  • Dividend payments rose to $1,029 million: Payments of dividends were $1,029 million for the six months, up from $928 million a year earlier. Source
  • Cash and short-term investments declined: Cash and cash equivalents were $979 million and short-term investments $1,245 million at June 30, 2026, against $1,727 million and $1,500 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Strategy, partnerships and community

  • Cisco and NVIDIA collaboration expanded: The company expanded its collaboration with Cisco and NVIDIA to help enterprises deploy AI through standardized AI factory architectures and secure infrastructure, with real-world testing environments. Source
  • Community principles and ratepayer pledge: The company published U.S. Community Principles and signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, which it said reinforces its commitment to investing in communities. Source
  • Wall Street Journal innovation ranking: Equinix ranked first for innovation in The Wall Street Journal's inaugural Best Companies for the Future, which management cited as underscoring its positioning in an AI-driven economy. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Diluted FFO per share Source$8.61
Diluted AFFO per share Source$11.78
Real estate acquisitions (six months) Source$224 million
Proceeds from sale of assets (six months) Source$348 million

Risks management discussed

  • External: Foreign exchange reduced the revised 2026 revenue guidance by $49 million and adjusted EBITDA guidance by $27 million. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The dividend per share growth target for 2027 to 2029 is stated as approximating AFFO per share growth. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it intends to calculate non-GAAP measures in future periods consistent with the periods presented in the release. Source
  • Not stated: The 2027 to 2029 figures are compared with the set provided on June 25, 2025. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.