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Reflecting the sustained demand for digital infrastructure, Equinix reported Q2 results that surpassed analyst expectations for both revenue and adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share. According to reports, this strong performance prompted the company to raise its full-year revenue and earnings guidance, signaling management's confidence in the long-term trajectory of the data center sector. However, the company provided a Q3 revenue and EBITDA outlook that fell short of market estimates, raising concerns about a temporary slowdown in growth momentum.
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Sign InThese results arrive amid surging demand for data center capacity, which underpinned Equinix's decision to upgrade its annual targets. Per market data, the company's stock (ticker 0II4.L) closed at $1048.01 on July 28, 2026, having traded between a low of $1010.39 and a high of $1060 during that session. The divergence between the raised full-year guidance and the softer near-term projections reflects a mixed sentiment regarding the company's immediate growth pace.
Traders should watch the stock's performance following its close at $1048.01 (close July 28, 2026) to gauge how the market balances the annual upgrade against the disappointing Q3 outlook. While the upcoming economic calendar shows no direct catalysts for the data center REIT sector in the next few days, broader market sentiment remains influenced by global growth data, such as the recently released GDP figures from major economies.