Dec 31, 2024

Equinix Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Key Takeaways

Equinix reported strong revenue growth in Q4 2024, reaching $2.26 billion, a 7% increase YoY. However, the company posted a net loss of $14 million due to $233 million in asset impairment charges and $69 million in restructuring and transaction costs. Adjusted EPS remained strong at $7.92, reflecting solid operational performance.

Total Revenue
$2.26B
Previous year: $2.11B
+7.1%
EPS
$7.92
Previous year: $7.3
+8.5%
Worldwide Interconnections
482K
Previous year: 462K
+4.3%
AFFO
$770M
Previous year: $691M
+11.5%
FFO
$302M
Gross Profit
$1.07B
Previous year: $1.02B
+4.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.9B
Previous year: $2.1B
+86.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$6M
Previous year: -$228M
-97.4%
Total Assets
$35.1B
Previous year: $32.7B
+7.5%

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Equinix Revenue by Segment

Equinix Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Equinix expects revenue growth of 3-4% in 2025 on an as-reported basis, or 7-8% on a normalized basis. Adjusted EBITDA margin is projected to increase to 49%, driven by operating leverage and power pass-through adjustments.

Positive Outlook

  • Projected revenue growth of 7-8% on a normalized basis.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin expected to increase by 190 basis points to 49%.
  • Strong demand for AI and cloud infrastructure services.
  • Expansion of xScale portfolio and new data centers worldwide.
  • Consistent dividend growth, with a 10% increase in quarterly payouts.

Challenges Ahead

  • Foreign currency fluctuations expected to have a $252M negative impact.
  • Expected revenue decline of 1-3% QoQ in Q1 2025 due to seasonality.
  • Higher seasonal operating costs projected for Q1 2025.
  • Non-recurring revenues expected to decline after strong Q4 activity.
  • Significant capital expenditures required for expansion projects.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income