Equinix, Inc.
Equinix, Inc. Q2 FY26 Results — Earnings Call Analysis
Q2 FY26 earnings call: what management said on revenue, margins and capex.
What the Q2 FY26 call signalled
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The short version
- Q1 was the largest quarter of total sales activity on record, up 35% year-over-year, indicating strong momentum. - Q1 recurring revenue grew 10% YoY, with total revenue up 8% YoY and adjusted EBITDA up 13% YoY, reflecting strong execution and market demand.
From Equinix, Inc.'s Q2 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 29 May 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Q1 was the largest quarter of total sales activity on record, up 35% year-over-year, indicating strong momentum.
- Annualized gross bookings in Q1 grew 9% year-over-year, with $140 million in preselling activity, reflecting robust demand.
- Total revenue guidance for the full year has been raised by $21 million, improving the expected growth range to 10%-11%.
- Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) growth for Q2 is anticipated at 10%-11% year-over-year.
- Adjusted EBITDA guidance also raised, with margins improving to approximately 51%, up 200 basis points year-over-year.
- Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) growth range improved to 10%-12%, with AFFO per share growth of 9%-11%.
- Continued expansion shows over 46 major projects underway across 32 markets, including six xScale projects.
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Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- Current Q1 2026 CapEx was about $1.3 billion, with ~90% allocated to growth and value-accretive capacity expansion.
- Full-year 2026 CapEx guidance raised to approximately $4.1 billion, including $280-$300 million recurring spend and ~$3.8 billion nonrecurring spend.
- Over 46 major projects underway across 32 markets, including 6 xScale projects.
- More than 70% of retail expansion CapEx is focused on major metros; remainder on critical expansion markets, especially in Asia.
- Approximately 25% of 2026 retail capacity expansion already presold.
- Pipeline for new powered land and capacity expansion continues to grow to support long-term growth and attractive returns.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- Q1 annualized gross bookings were $378 million, up 9% year-over-year.
- Approximately $140 million of preselling activity was included on top of that figure.
- Largest Q1 ever in terms of bookings, driving the largest backlog ever.
- Backlog of cabinets sold but not yet installed is at a record level.
- Approximately 25% of 2026 retail capacity expansion has already been sold.
- Strong pipeline growth for new powered land and capacity expansion opportunities.
- 7 liquid cooling orders in Q1 across all regions, up 50% quarter-on-quarter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Equinix, Inc. Q2 FY26 results?
- Q1 was the largest quarter of total sales activity on record, up 35% year-over-year, indicating strong momentum. - Q1 recurring revenue grew 10% YoY, with total revenue up 8% YoY and adjusted EBITDA up 13% YoY, reflecting strong execution and market demand.
What is Equinix, Inc. share price analysis?
Equinix, Inc. currently shows a below-average growth signal. The stock trades at a P/E of 74.5 with a market cap of $105,473. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Equinix, Inc. planning capital expenditure?
- Current Q1 2026 CapEx was about $1.3 billion, with ~90% allocated to growth and value-accretive capacity expansion.
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