Sep 30, 2020

Equinix Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Equinix achieved revenue and interconnection growth.

Key Takeaways

Equinix reported Q3 2020 results with revenues of $1.520 billion, a 9% increase year-over-year. AFFO was $580 million, a 4% increase over the previous quarter. The company launched Equinix Metal™ and expanded Platform Equinix®.

Revenues increased 9% year-over-year to $1.520 billion.

Operating Income was $288 million with a 19% operating margin.

AFFO reached $580 million, a 4% increase over the previous quarter.

Equinix added 8,500 net interconnections in Q3.

Total Revenue
$1.52B
Previous year: $1.4B
+8.8%
EPS
$6.48
Previous year: $5.52
+17.4%
AFFO
$580M
FFO
$298M
Gross Profit
$752M
Previous year: $692M
+8.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.65B
Previous year: $1.4B
+88.6%
Total Assets
$26.4B
Previous year: $22.8B
+15.7%

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Equinix Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

For Q4 2020, Equinix expects revenues to range between $1.549 and $1.569 billion. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range between $685 and $705 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenues are expected to increase 2 - 3% quarter-over-quarter.
  • The company anticipates a normalized and constant currency increase of approximately 1 - 2%.
  • Guidance includes $4 million negative foreign currency impact compared to Q3 2020.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range between $685 and $705 million.
  • Recurring capital expenditures are expected to range between $69 and $79 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance includes a $4 million negative foreign currency impact when compared to the average foreign currency rates in Q3 2020.
  • Adjusted EBITDA includes higher repairs and maintenance and utilities expenses.
  • Adjusted EBITDA includes certain COVID-19-related one-off costs.
  • Adjusted EBITDA includes a $2 million negative foreign currency impact when compared to the average FX rates in Q3 2020.
  • Adjusted EBITDA includes $10 million of integration costs from acquisitions.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income