Investing
Payments for Derivative Instruments (Investing)
Equinix, Inc. Payments for Derivative Instruments (Investing) increased by 133.3% to $3.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 109.4%, from -$32.00M to $3.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
Increased payments may indicate higher hedging activity or speculative financial positioning, requiring careful monitoring of risk exposure.
Detailed definition
Cash outflows related to the settlement or acquisition of derivative financial instruments categorized under investing a...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly by company; often grouped within 'Other investing activities' by peers.
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etn_payments_for_derivative_instruments_investingHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | -$83.00M | -$32.00M | -$18.00M | -$45.00M | -$9.00M | $3.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +61.4% | +43.8% | -150.0% | +80.0% | +133.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +89.2% | +109.4% |
Range-$83.00M – $3.00M
Avg YoY Growth+99.3%
Median YoY Growth+99.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Equinix, Inc.'s payments for derivative instruments (investing)?
- Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) reported payments for derivative instruments (investing) of $3.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Equinix, Inc.'s payments for derivative instruments (investing) changed year-over-year?
- Equinix, Inc.'s payments for derivative instruments (investing) increased by 109.4% year-over-year, from -$32.00M to $3.00M.
- What does payments for derivative instruments (investing) mean?
- Cash spent on financial derivatives classified as investments.