Equinix reports record Q3 bookings and lifts 2026 revenue guidance

Equinix posted third‑quarter 2026 results with record annualized gross bookings of $533 million, a 35% year‑over‑year increase. Revenue reached $2.57 billion, up 11% YoY, and adjusted earnings were $4.93 per share, beating estimates. The company raised its full‑year revenue growth outlook to roughly 12% and increased its AFFO per‑share growth target to 11‑12%. CEO Adaire Fox‑Martin highlighted strong demand, pricing power and new AI‑focused products.

The higher revenue guidance suggests stronger top‑line growth than previously expected, which could support a higher equity valuation for EQIX (the company expects the guidance lift to improve earnings outlook). The raised AFFO guidance may also appeal to income‑focused investors seeking higher cash‑flow returns.

  • 1Annualized gross bookings were $533 million, up 35% YoY.
  • 2Revenue for the quarter was $2.571 billion, representing 11% YoY growth on an as‑reported basis.
  • 3Adjusted earnings were $4.93 per share, beating analyst estimates of $4.12.
  • 4Full‑year revenue growth guidance was raised to approximately 12% YoY, a $100 million increase over the prior outlook.
  • 5AFFO per‑share growth guidance was raised to 11‑12%, adding $90 million to the prior target.
  • 6CEO Adaire Fox‑Martin said new‑deal pricing grew 12% YoY and highlighted the launch of Fabric One and the Inference Exchange.

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