Barclays Keeps Equal Weight Rating on Equinix (EQIX), Raises PT

On May 27, Barclays raised the firm's price target on Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) to $837 from $834 and kept an Equal Weight rating.

The rating update followed the firm's model updates in the data center group, indicating a cautious yet stable outlook on Equinix, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: EQIX) operations.

Equinix, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:EQIX) fiscal Q1 2025 earnings showed a strong start to the year, exceeding expectations on key financial metrics. Its revenue underwent a 5% growth over the same quarter last year as-reported to $2.2 billion. Gross and net bookings for the quarter also surpassed expectations, supported by improved sales execution and sustained demand.

Operating income for fiscal Q1 2025 rose 26% to $458 million, mainly because of strong underlying operating performance. Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) also reported a 48% increase in net income compared to the same period last year, reaching $343 million.

Equinix, Inc. (NASDAQ:EQIX) is a digital infrastructure company with a platform that interconnects foundational infrastructure. Its offerings include interconnection services, digital services, data center services, and support services. The company operates through the following geographical segments: Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

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