Equity

Distributions > Earnings

Equinix, Inc. Distributions > Earnings increased by 4.0% to $12.20B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.0%, from $10.34B to $12.20B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Distributions > Earnings shows an upward trend with a 19.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High levels are typical for REITs and reflect the difference between accounting profit and cash-available-for-distribution.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative amount of distributions paid to shareholders that exceed the company's cumulative net inc...

Peer comparison

Specific to REITs and other entities with significant non-cash depreciation charges.

Metric ID: reit_distributions_in_excess

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$5.64B$5.90B$6.17B$6.45B$6.74B$7.03B$7.32B$7.64B$7.96B$8.29B$8.69B$9.10B$9.51B$9.92B$10.34B$10.80B$11.27B$11.74B$12.20B
QoQ Change+4.6%+4.4%+4.6%+4.4%+4.3%+4.1%+4.4%+4.2%+4.1%+4.9%+4.6%+4.6%+4.3%+4.2%+4.4%+4.4%+4.1%+4.0%
YoY Change+19.4%+19.0%+18.7%+18.4%+18.2%+17.9%+18.8%+19.1%+19.5%+19.7%+18.9%+18.7%+18.5%+18.3%+18.0%
Range$5.64B$12.20B
CAGR+18.7%
Avg YoY Growth+18.7%
Median YoY Growth+18.7%
Current Streak18+ quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equinix, Inc.'s distributions > earnings?
Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) reported distributions > earnings of $12.20B in Q4 2025.
How has Equinix, Inc.'s distributions > earnings changed year-over-year?
Equinix, Inc.'s distributions > earnings increased by 18.0% year-over-year, from $10.34B to $12.20B.
What is the long-term trend for Equinix, Inc.'s distributions > earnings?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Equinix, Inc.'s distributions > earnings has grown at a 19.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.12B to $12.20B.
What does distributions > earnings mean?
Cumulative dividends paid that are greater than the company's total accounting profits.