Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) FCF Payout Ratio: 217.15%
Is Equinix, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Equinix, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 217.15% is 82% below its 5-year average of 1212.71%, near the low end of its 5-year range (168.05%–3469.49%).
The FCF payout ratio for Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) is 217.15%. It is below its 12-month average by 64.20% (606.65%).
EQIX FCF Payout Ratio Chart
EQIX Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
EQIX Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
EQIX FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
217.15%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
606.65%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
460.45%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
1212.71%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
1159.71%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
1159.71%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
1159.71%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-64.20%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-52.84%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-82.09%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-81.28%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-81.28%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-81.28%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
217.2%
Earnings Payout Ratio
142.9%
Dividend Yield
1.90%
FCF Yield
0.87%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ($400.00M) | $1.86B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2024 | $183.00M | $1.64B | 897.8% |
| 2023 | $435.58M | $1.37B | 315.5% |
| 2022 | $685.18M | $1.15B | 168.1% |
| 2021 | ($204.31M) | $1.04B | N/A (Loss) |
| 2020 | $27.32M | $947.93M | 3469.5% |
| 2019 | ($86.79M) | $836.16M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2018 | ($280.75M) | $738.60M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2017 | $60.51M | $621.50M | 1027.1% |
| 2016 | ($94.01M) | $499.46M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2015 | $26.67M | $521.46M | 1955.0% |
| 2014 | $29.22M | $83.27M | 285.0% |
| 2013 | $32.20M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | ($132.47M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2011 | ($126.13M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2010 | ($201.39M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2009 | ($14.05M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2008 | ($203.57M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2007 | ($417.32M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2006 | ($86.88M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2005 | $22.18M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $13.98M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | ($25.02M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2002 | ($34.02M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | ($126.64M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | ($438.84M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | ($52.29M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Equinix, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Equinix, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Equinix, Inc. (EQIX)?
- The FCF payout ratio for EQIX stock is 217.15%.
- Is Equinix, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Equinix, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 217.15% is 82% below its 5-year average of 1212.71%, near the low end of its 5-year range (168.05%–3469.49%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Equinix, Inc. (EQIX)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for EQIX stock is 606.65%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Equinix, Inc. (EQIX)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for EQIX stock is 460.45%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Equinix, Inc. (EQIX)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for EQIX stock is 1212.71%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Equinix, Inc. (EQIX)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for EQIX stock is 1159.71%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Equinix, Inc. (EQIX)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for EQIX stock is 1159.71%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Equinix, Inc. (EQIX)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for EQIX stock is 1159.71%.
Equinix, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 897.81% |
| 2023-12-31 | 315.48% |
| 2022-12-31 | 168.05% |
| 2020-12-31 | 3469.49% |
| 2017-12-31 | 1027.13% |
| 2015-12-31 | 1955.01% |
| 2014-12-31 | 284.99% |
About Equinix, Inc.
Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) stands as the world's foremost provider of digital infrastructure. We offer a trusted platform that empowers leading digital enterprises to seamlessly bring together and interconnect the essential technological components vital for their success. Modern businesses leverage Equinix to access the optimal environments, strategic collaborators, and vast opportunities needed to rapidly accelerate their competitive position. Through our services, companies can flexibly expand their operations, expedite the launch of new digital offerings, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and substantially increase their overall business worth.
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Specialty
- CEO
- Adaire Rita Fox-Martin