EQIX (Equinix) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Below Median

Equinix EQIX -0.67% 91 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 1.63. GuruFocus rates EQIX with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $914.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 REITs companies, Equinix ranks worse than 67.55% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Equinix's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.24.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Equinix Inc is 1.26, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Equinix's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

EQIX' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 1.63 Max: 3.27
Current: 1.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Equinix was 3.27. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 1.63.

EQIX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
67.55% of 718 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs EQIX: 1.26

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Equinix is 1.82%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Equinix was 2.58%. The lowest was 1.25%. And the median was 1.80%.

Equinix's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.16.

During the past 12 months, Equinix's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Equinix was 14.80% per year. The lowest was 8.00% per year. And the median was 10.65% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Equinix (NAS:EQIX) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Equinix Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Equinix Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Equinix's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Equinix Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Equinix Annual Data

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1.72

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1.52

1.27

Equinix Quarterly Data
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EQIX vs AMT, DLR, CCI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Equinix's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Equinix Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Equinix's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Equinix's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Equinix Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Equinix's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	18.76	/	14.826
	=	1.27

Equinix's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	5.16	/	4.164
	=	1.24

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.24 mean?

Equinix (EQIX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.24 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Equinix and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 1.63. Over the past decade, Equinix's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 3.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Equinix ranks #485 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.

Is Equinix's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Equinix's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.24 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 3.27. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Equinix's value of 1.24 is 25.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equinix ranks #485 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Equinix has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Equinix's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AMT and DLR?

According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Equinix ranks #485 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Equinix in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Equinix's value of 1.24 is 25.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Equinix's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 3.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.63 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Equinix has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Equinix's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.24 is 25.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Equinix and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Equinix's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.24, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 1.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Equinix stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equinix (EQIX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $914.08, compared to a current price of $1,087.61 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.24, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.63 and 25.3% above the REITs industry median of 0.99. Equinix's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Equinix (EQIX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.24 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Equinix (EQIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equinix stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1,087.61 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of $914.08. GuruFocus considers Equinix to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EQIX:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.24 (24% below median its 10-year median of 1.63)
GF Value™: $914.08 vs. price of $1,087.61 (19% above fair value)
GF Score™: 91/100 with 10 warning signs
Industry Position: 25.3% above the REITs median (#485 of 718)

No single metric tells the full story. See the EQIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Equinix Business Description

Industry Real Estate REITs

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Address One Lagoon Drive, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94065

Website https://www.equinix.com

Equinix is one of the leading providers of cloud- and carrier-neutral data centers, offering colocation and interconnection services to hyperscalers and businesses. Equinix operates 270 properties in 77 metropolitan areas across 36 countries, serving over 10,000 customers. About 70% of Equinix's revenue comes from renting physical space, which allows hyperscalers and other clients to store servers, data storage, and networking equipment. The other 30% of revenue is generated primarily through interconnection services (20%) and other managed services (10%).

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