Business Segments · Intangible Amortization

Americas — Intangible Amortization

Equinix, Inc. Americas — Intangible Amortization remained flat by 0.0% to $32.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.1%, from $35.00M to $32.50M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Americas — Intangible Amortization shows relatively stable performance with a -0.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Consistent amortization is expected; sudden increases may indicate new acquisitions, while decreases may indicate fully amortized assets.

Detailed definition

The systematic allocation of the cost of finite-lived intangible assets over their estimated useful lives within the Ame...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice; peers with high M&A activity typically show higher amortization expenses.

Metric ID: eqix_segment_americas_amortization_of_intangible_assets

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$133.29M$137.36M$140.86M$140.00M$130.00M
YoY Change+3.1%+2.5%-0.6%-7.1%
Range$130.00M$140.86M
CAGR-0.6%
Avg YoY Growth-0.5%
Median YoY Growth+1.0%
Current Streak2 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equinix, Inc.'s americas — intangible amortization?
Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) reported americas — intangible amortization of $32.50M in Q4 2025.
How has Equinix, Inc.'s americas — intangible amortization changed year-over-year?
Equinix, Inc.'s americas — intangible amortization decreased by 7.1% year-over-year, from $35.00M to $32.50M.
What is the long-term trend for Equinix, Inc.'s americas — intangible amortization?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Equinix, Inc.'s americas — intangible amortization has grown at a -0.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $133.29M to $130.00M.
What does americas — intangible amortization mean?
The annual non-cash expense representing the wear-down of intangible assets like customer contracts.