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Equinix
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EQIX

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Equinix

$1,056.84

+2.53%

Open $1,027.59·Prev $1,030.74

as of 13 Apr

STATUS-QUO-PLAYER

Power Core

Equinix's moat is the self-reinforcing density of networks, clouds, and enterprises physically colocated inside its facilities, which creates switching costs measured in topology rather than dollars.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorReal Estate

Direction of Movement

Compounding Density in an Expanding Market

ROC 200

+12.6%

Referenced in 16 other analyses

Company Profile

Equinix, Inc. is a global digital infrastructure company specializing in carrier-neutral data centers and interconnection services. It designs, builds, and operates International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers, providing colocation space, power, and secure interconnection for enterprises, network service providers, cloud operators, and content providers. Key offerings include Equinix Fabric for software-defined interconnections, Equinix Metal for automated bare metal servers, Network Edge for virtual network functions, and managed services such as remote hands support and professional consulting. These solutions enable hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, low-latency data exchange, and optimized application performance across public and private networks. Equinix serves diverse sectors including cloud and IT services, financial services, network and mobile services, and enterprise customers, with facilities spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Operating as a real estate investment trust, the company focuses on delivering reliable, scalable infrastructure to power digital transformation and connectivity needs worldwide. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Equinix plays a pivotal role in the global data center ecosystem.

Sector

Real Estate

Industry

REIT - Specialty

Employees

13,606

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