Mar 31

Equinix Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Equinix exceeded expectations with strong revenue and earnings growth driven by robust demand for digital infrastructure.

Key Takeaways

Equinix reported a solid Q1 2025 performance, marked by higher-than-expected revenues and profitability. The company achieved strong operating income and net income growth, underpinned by rising demand for AI and cloud services, while increasing its guidance for the full year.

Revenue reached $2.225 billion, up from $2.127 billion a year ago.

Net income surged to $343 million, a 48% increase year-over-year.

Adjusted EPS rose to $9.67, with strong performance across all major regions.

Company raised FY25 guidance across key metrics, reflecting AI infrastructure demand and foreign exchange benefits.

Total Revenue
$2.23B
Previous year: $2.13B
+4.6%
EPS
$9.67
Previous year: $8.86
+9.1%
Adjusted FFO
$947M
Previous year: $843M
+12.3%
Funds From Operations
$647M
Previous year: $553M
+17.0%
Interconnection Revenue
$393M
Previous year: $368M
+6.8%
Gross Profit
$1.14B
Previous year: $1.04B
+10.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.95B
Previous year: $1.53B
+93.2%
Free Cash Flow
-$116M
Previous year: -$109M
+6.4%
Total Assets
$36.1B
Previous year: $31.9B
+13.0%

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Equinix Revenue by Segment

Equinix Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Equinix raised its full-year 2025 outlook across revenue, EBITDA, and AFFO due to Q1 outperformance and foreign exchange tailwinds.

Positive Outlook

  • Raised revenue guidance to $9.175 - $9.275 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA expected to reach $4.471 - $4.551 billion with a 49% margin.
  • AFFO projected at $3.675 - $3.755 billion, up 9 - 12% YoY.
  • AFFO per share increased to $37.36 - $38.17.
  • Foreign exchange gains contributed positively to raised guidance.

Challenges Ahead

  • Non-recurring capital expenditures remain high at up to $3.398 billion.
  • Recurring capital expenditures projected at $258 - $278 million.
  • Q2 revenue growth expected to be modest (1% sequentially).
  • Decreased sequential non-recurring revenue due to xScale project timing.
  • Free cash flow remains negative despite strong EBITDA.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income