Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) Reaches New 1-Year High After Dividend Announcement

Shares of Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) hit a new 52-week high during trading on Thursday following a dividend announcement from the company. The company traded as high as $965.00 and last traded at $977.6110, with a volume of 12608 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $867.52.

The newly announced dividend which will be paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 25th will be paid a dividend of $5.16 per share. This is a positive change from Equinix’s previous quarterly dividend of $4.69. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 25th. This represents a $20.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Equinix’s payout ratio is currently 171.79%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

EQIX has been the subject of several research analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded shares of Equinix from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $795.00 target price for the company. in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Equinix in a report on Thursday. Barclays reiterated a “positive” rating and issued a $870.00 price target on shares of Equinix in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wells Fargo & Company restated an “overweight” rating and set a $975.00 price objective (up from $925.00) on shares of Equinix in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Equinix in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $967.48.

Equinix Stock Up 13.9%

The company has a quick ratio of 1.62, a current ratio of 1.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $783.75 and its 200 day simple moving average is $787.35. The company has a market cap of $97.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 90.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.06.

Trending Headlines about Equinix

Here are the key news stories impacting Equinix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management raised FY‑2026 revenue guidance above Street expectations ($10.1B–$10.2B vs. ~$9.8B consensus) and pointed to AI‑linked demand driving higher sales — a main driver for the rally. Reuters: Equinix forecasts annual sales above estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Record and accelerating bookings/recurring revenue metrics: company reported record annualized gross bookings and solid MRR growth, highlighting accelerating business momentum and recurring revenue strength. PR Newswire: Equinix provides robust 2026 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analysts raised price targets and reiterated Buy/Outperform calls (Jefferies to $1,000; Scotiabank to $997; BMO and TD Cowen reiterated/raised targets), supporting further upside expectations. Benzinga: Analyst price target updates
• Positive Sentiment: Board approved a 10% quarterly dividend increase to $5.16 per share (11th consecutive year of increases since REIT conversion), boosting income investor appeal. PR Newswire: Dividend increase
• Neutral Sentiment: Company filed updated federal tax disclosures related to REIT status — informational for holders but not an immediate earnings driver. TipRanks: Tax considerations update
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results slightly missed key metrics: FFO and revenue fell short of consensus (FFO $8.91 vs. ~$9.07 estimate; revenue $2.42B vs. ~$2.46B), which explains some near‑term volatility and underscores execution risks vs. bullish guidance. Zacks: Q4 miss on FFO and revenue

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Jonathan Lin sold 888 shares of Equinix stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $801.78, for a total value of $711,980.64. Following the transaction, the insider owned 9,390 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,528,714.20. The trade was a 8.64% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Michael Shane Paladin sold 327 shares of Equinix stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $804.36, for a total transaction of $263,025.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 952 shares in the company, valued at approximately $765,750.72. This trade represents a 25.57% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 19,490 shares of company stock worth $15,281,999 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.27% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of EQIX. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Equinix during the 4th quarter worth about $984,355,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its position in shares of Equinix by 408.1% in the third quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 1,186,497 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $929,312,000 after purchasing an additional 953,001 shares in the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Equinix by 377,167.4% during the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 716,808 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $549,190,000 after purchasing an additional 716,618 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its position in Equinix by 25.8% during the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 2,875,355 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $2,252,094,000 after purchasing an additional 588,967 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG increased its stake in Equinix by 30.0% in the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 1,094,808 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $838,798,000 after buying an additional 252,964 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.94% of the company’s stock.

About Equinix

Equinix, Inc is a global provider of digital infrastructure and interconnection services, specializing in carrier-neutral data centers and colocation. The company operates a platform that enables enterprises, cloud and network service providers, and content companies to colocate IT infrastructure, interconnect directly with partners and providers, and access cloud on-ramps and network services in a secure, low-latency environment.

Equinix’s offerings include traditional colocation space and power, cross-connects and meet-me rooms, and a suite of connectivity and on-demand services designed for hybrid multicloud architectures.