Equinix Raises 2026 Guidance After Q2 Revenue Reaches $2.625 Billion
Equinix reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $2.625 billion, up 16% from a year earlier, and raised its full year 2026 guidance and long term outlook, the company said in a press release.
Monthly recurring revenue grew 11% from a year earlier. Annualized gross bookings rose 23%, which Equinix said was its second highest volume on record and contributed to a record backlog.
The company added 9,700 net interconnections during the quarter. Equinix said customer demand covered networking, cloud, and AI infrastructure.
Operating income was $665 million, up 35% from a year earlier. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $479 million, up 30%, and adjusted EBITDA was $1.396 billion with a 53% margin.
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