Sep 30, 2022

Equinix Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Equinix achieved record gross and net bookings, marking the company's 79th consecutive quarter of revenue growth.

Key Takeaways

Equinix reported a 10% increase in quarterly revenues year-over-year, reaching $1.8 billion, with interconnection revenues outpacing colocation revenues. The company delivered its sixth consecutive quarter of record channel bookings and launched the Equinix Foundation with a $50 million commitment to advance digital inclusion.

Revenues reached $1.8 billion, a 10% increase over the same quarter last year.

Operating income was $333 million, representing an 18% operating margin.

AFFO was $712 million, or $7.73 per share, driven by strong operating performance and lower income tax.

Equinix launched the Equinix Foundation with an initial financial commitment of $50 million.

Total Revenue
$1.84B
Previous year: $1.68B
+9.9%
EPS
$7.73
Previous year: $6.94
+11.4%
Worldwide Interconnections
443K
Previous year: 414K
+7.0%
AFFO
$712M
Previous year: $628M
+13.3%
Gross Profit
$906M
Previous year: $790M
+14.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.5B
Previous year: $1.38B
+81.3%
Free Cash Flow
$179M
Total Assets
$29.3B
Previous year: $27.8B
+5.6%

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter of 2022, Equinix expects revenues to range between $1.848 and $1.868 billion, an increase of approximately 1% over the previous quarter, or a normalized and constant currency increase of 2 - 3%. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range between $821 and $841 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected revenue increase of approximately 1% over the previous quarter.
  • Normalized and constant currency revenue increase of 2-3%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range between $821 and $841 million.
  • Integration costs from acquisitions are expected to be $6 million.
  • Recurring capital expenditures are expected to range between $76 and $86 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Negative $35 million foreign currency impact on revenues compared to Q3 2022 average FX rates.
  • Adjusted EBITDA includes an increase in seasonal utility costs.
  • Adjusted EBITDA includes an acceleration of discretionary costs into Q4.
  • Negative $16 million foreign currency impact on Adjusted EBITDA compared to Q3 2022 average FX rates.
  • Unspecified increase in seasonal utility costs.

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