Equinix shares jump as AI demand drives annual revenue forecast above estimates
The data center operator expects 2026 revenue to reach up to $10.22 billion as companies integrate generative AI. Shares rose over 6% following the news.
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Equinix, Inc. issued a strong financial outlook for 2026 on Wednesday, forecasting full-year revenue between $10.12 billion and $10.22 billion. The company also projected first-quarter sales in the range of $2.50 billion to $2.54 billion. Both sets of figures exceeded consensus estimates compiled by LSEG, driven by what the firm described as robust demand for AI-linked data center services.
