Equinix, Inc.: EPS $4.93 vs $4.11 expected; revenue $2.57B vs $2.56B
Key Facts
Q3 FY2026 results
| Metric | Actual | Estimate | Surprise | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (USD) | 4.93 | 4.11 | +20.0% | 9.83 |
| Revenue (USD bn) | 2.57 | 2.56 | +0.3% | 2.32 |
Recent reports: actual vs estimate
| Reported | Period | EPS (USD) | Estimate | Surprise | Revenue (USD bn) | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Q3 FY2026 | 4.93 | 4.11 | +20.0% | 2.57 | 2.56 | +0.3% |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Q2 FY2026 | 4.83 | 4.73 | +2.1% | 2.63 | 2.59 | +1.4% |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Q1 FY2026 | 4.20 | 4.30 | −2.3% | 2.44 | 2.52 | −2.8% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Q4 FY2025 | 8.91 | 3.71 | — | 2.42 | 2.46 | −1.6% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Q3 FY2025 | 9.83 | 9.26 | +6.2% | 2.32 | 2.33 | −0.4% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Q2 FY2025 | 9.91 | 9.19 | +7.8% | 2.26 | 2.26 | −0.1% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Q1 FY2025 | 9.67 | 8.96 | +7.9% | 2.23 | 2.22 | +0.1% |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Q4 FY2024 | 7.92 | 2.75 | — | 2.26 | 2.27 | −0.5% |
Source: Figures from the EL7 database. Estimates are the analyst consensus carried by our data vendor (FMP), not official figures.
Equinix, Inc. results: EPS $4.93 vs $4.11 expected; revenue $2.57B vs $2.56B. The results cover the company's Q3 FY2026. EPS came in above analysts' estimate by 20.0%; revenue above the estimate by 0.3%.
Revenue was up 11.0% from $2.32 billion a year earlier (Q3 FY2025). EPS was down 49.8% from $9.83 a year earlier. On its record, EPS topped analysts' estimates in 4 of 5 earlier comparable reports.
What the results mean
Revenue growth reflects an expanding business at Equinix, Inc. in digital infrastructure and connectivity between organizations. The significance of this business lies in giving customers access to interconnected ecosystems that support digital services and experiences.
Understanding these results centers on the company's ability to combine its data center footprint with connectivity across its ecosystem. Its role in supporting artificial intelligence applications depends on providing the infrastructure and connections needed to operate them efficiently, though the available information does not establish this activity's contribution to revenue growth.
What to watch on the earnings call: Watch for management's explanation of demand for data centers and connectivity services, and how customers' artificial intelligence needs translate into business for the company. Also useful will be its discussion of infrastructure expansion, the spending it requires, and the implications for margins.
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