Trailing Dividend / Share
$18.92
Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
1.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
EQIX Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is rising.
EQIX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$18.92
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout210.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR14.8%
5Y CAGR12.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.8%
1Y Total Return24.3%
5Y Total Return66.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,66610Y ago$36,28520Y ago$194,527
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
EQIX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
EQIX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Equinix, Inc. distributes 1.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 210.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EQIX has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.8% and 5-year CAGR of 12.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EQIX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 1.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 66.7%, with dividends contributing 11.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $36,285 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
EQIX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$78.75
Avg/Payment$3.9375
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026Latest | $5.1600 | — | 1.82% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $5.1600 | ↑ +10.0% | 2.00% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $4.6900 | — | 2.45% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $4.6900 | — | 2.36% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | $4.6900 | — | 2.08% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $4.6900 | ↑ +10.1% | 1.92% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $4.2600 | — | 1.89% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $4.2600 | — | 2.08% | Sep 18, 2024 |
EQIX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#6 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
1.4% payout
Streak
9Y
12.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.8%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQIXEquinix, Inc. | $106.4B | 1.8% | 1.4% | 9 | Sustainable |
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2nd  AMTAmerican Tower Corpo… | $83.0B | 3.8% | 1.2% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  CCICrown Castle Inc. | $38.9B | 5.3% | 4.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SBACSBA Communications C… | $23.1B | 2.0% | 45.5% | 7 | Sustainable |
 IRMIron Mountain Incorp… | $39.2B | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4 | Sustainable |
 CSCOCisco Systems, Inc. | $373.4B | 1.7% | 63.2% | 15 | Watch |
 NVDANVIDIA Corporation | $4.8T | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
EQIX Annual Dividend History (1999–2026)
28 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $10.32 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $18.76 | 10.1% | 4 | $13.76 | 136.3% | 0.73x | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $17.04 | 17.6% | 4 | $8.50 | 200.5% | 0.50x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $14.49 | 16.9% | 4 | $10.31 | 140.5% | 0.71x | 2.1% |
| 2022 | $12.40 | 8.0% | 4 | $7.67 | 161.7% | 0.62x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $11.48 | 7.9% | 4 | $5.53 | 207.6% | 0.48x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $10.64 | 8.1% | 4 | $4.18 | 254.5% | 0.39x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $9.84 | 7.9% | 4 | $5.99 | 164.3% | 0.61x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $9.12 | 14.0% | 4 | $4.56 | 200.0% | 0.50x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $8.00 | 14.3% | 4 | $3.00 | 266.7% | 0.38x | 1.2% |
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Start ComparisonEQIX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EQIX stock.
How much dividend does EQIX pay per share?
Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $18.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EQIX's next ex-dividend date?
EQIX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EQIX typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EQIX's dividend safe?
EQIX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.4% and FCF payout ratio of +210.1%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EQIX a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Equinix, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does EQIX pay dividends?
Equinix, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $18.92 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EQIX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EQIX five years ago would be worth approximately $16,666 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EQIX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EQIX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.