Equinix (EQIX) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderEquinix (EQIX) has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and currently yields 2.29%. The most recent dividend was $5.1600/share on Mar 18, 2026, paid Quarterly.
EQIX
Current Yield
2.29%
TTM Dividend/Share
$24.39
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
168.8%
Consecutive Growth Years
10 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
10.09%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
12.01%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
0.58%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
14.3%
FCF payout ratio
58.6%
Net debt / EBITDA
5.1x
Interest coverage
3.50x
ROIC (TTM)
5.3%
Dividend Safety Score
5 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 168.8%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($-4.09) does not fully cover dividend/share ($24.39).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
10 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 58.6%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 5.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (12.0%) ≤ EPS growth (43.4%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 20, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 17, 2026
- Dividend
- $5.1600
- Adj. dividend
- $5.1600
Ex-date Feb 25, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 18, 2026
- Dividend
- $5.1600
- Adj. dividend
- $5.1600
Ex-date Nov 19, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 17, 2025
- Dividend
- $4.6900
- Adj. dividend
- $4.6900
Ex-date Aug 20, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 17, 2025
- Dividend
- $4.6900
- Adj. dividend
- $4.6900
Ex-date May 21, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $4.6900
- Adj. dividend
- $4.6900
Ex-date Feb 26, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 19, 2025
- Dividend
- $4.6900
- Adj. dividend
- $4.6900
Ex-date Nov 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $4.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $4.2600
Ex-date Aug 21, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $4.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $4.2600
Ex-date May 21, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 19, 2024
- Dividend
- $4.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $4.2600
Ex-date Feb 27, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 20, 2024
- Dividend
- $4.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $4.2600
Ex-date Nov 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 13, 2023
- Dividend
- $4.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $4.2600
Ex-date Aug 22, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 20, 2023
- Dividend
- $3.4100
- Adj. dividend
- $3.4100
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $5.1600 | $5.1600 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | $5.1600 | $5.1600 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 | $4.6900 | $4.6900 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $4.6900 | $4.6900 |
| May 21, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $4.6900 | $4.6900 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 | $4.6900 | $4.6900 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | $4.2600 | $4.2600 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | $4.2600 | $4.2600 |
| May 21, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 | $4.2600 | $4.2600 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | $4.2600 | $4.2600 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | $4.2600 | $4.2600 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 | $3.4100 | $3.4100 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Equinix has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 10 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18.7600 | — | — |
| 2025 | $17.0400 | $18.7600 | +10.1% |
| 2024 | $14.4900 | $17.0400 | +17.6% |
| 2023 | $12.4000 | $14.4900 | +16.9% |
| 2022 | $11.4800 | $12.4000 | +8.0% |
| 2021 | $10.6400 | $11.4800 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | $9.8400 | $10.6400 | +8.1% |
| 2019 | $9.1200 | $9.8400 | +7.9% |
| 2018 | $8.0000 | $9.1200 | +14.0% |
| 2017 | $7.0000 | $8.0000 | +14.3% |
| 2016 | $17.7100 | $7.0000 | -60.5% |
| 2015 | — | $17.7100 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Equinix (EQIX) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$1.91B
YoY change
+13.0%
5Y CAGR
+14.4%
Peak year (2025)
$1.86B
Latest annual
$1.86B
Cash dividends paid over time for Equinix (EQIX)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Equinix (EQIX)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.86B | +13.0% | +$213.00M | ||
| 2024 | $1.64B | +19.6% | +$268.83M | ||
| 2023 | $1.37B | +19.3% | +$222.71M | ||
| 2022 | $1.15B | +10.4% | +$108.55M | ||
| 2021 | $1.04B | +10.0% | +$94.98M | ||
| 2020 | $947.93M | +13.4% | +$111.77M | ||
| 2019 | $836.16M | +13.2% | +$97.56M | ||
| 2018 | $738.60M | +18.8% | +$117.10M | ||
| 2017 | $621.50M | +24.4% | +$122.03M | ||
| 2016 | $499.46M | -4.2% | -$22.00M | ||
| 2015 | $521.46M | +526.3% | +$438.19M | ||
| 2014 | $83.27M | — | +$83.27M | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | — |
Equinix (EQIX) most recent annual dividends paid stands at $1.86B (2025) – grew 13.0% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Equinix dividends paid delivered a +14.4% annualised rate; sustaining 9 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak dividends paid at $1.86B, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1999.
Within Real Estate, Equinix (EQIX) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $2.55B.
Equinix Dividends Paid 2025: $1.86B
Equinix dividends paid in 2025 was $1.86B, grew 13.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Equinix Dividends Paid 2024: $1.64B
Equinix dividends paid in 2024 was $1.64B, grew 19.6% from 2023.
Equinix Dividends Paid 2023: $1.37B
Equinix dividends paid in 2023 was $1.37B, grew 19.3% from 2022.
Equinix Dividends Paid 2022: $1.15B
Equinix dividends paid in 2022 was $1.15B, grew 10.4% from 2021.
Equinix Dividends Paid 2021: $1.04B
Equinix dividends paid in 2021 was $1.04B.
See more financial history for Equinix (EQIX).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Equinix, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Prologis (PLD) | $3.76B | Real Estate |
| American Tower (AMT) | $3.16B | Real Estate |
| Realty Income (O) | $2.92B | Real Estate |
| Simon Property Group (SPG) | $2.79B | Real Estate |
| Public Storage (PSA) | $2.30B | Real Estate |
| Welltower (WELL) | $1.88B | Real Estate |
| Digital Realty Trust (DLR) | $1.73B | Real Estate |
| Ventas (VTR) | $860.06M | Real Estate |
Frequently asked questions
Does Equinix pay dividends?
Yes, Equinix (EQIX) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $24.39 per share annually, yielding 2.29%.
What is Equinix's dividend yield?
Equinix (EQIX) has a current dividend yield of 2.29%.
Is Equinix's dividend safe?
Equinix (EQIX) passes 5 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Equinix increased its dividend?
Equinix (EQIX) has 10 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Equinix's dividend payout ratio?
Equinix (EQIX) has a dividend payout ratio of 168.8%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Equinix's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Equinix (EQIX) is $1.91B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Equinix dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Equinix (EQIX) dividends paid changed +13.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Equinix dividends paid?
Equinix (EQIX) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +14.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Equinix dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Equinix dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $1.86B in 2025.
What was Equinix dividends paid in 2024?
Equinix (EQIX) dividends paid in 2024 was $1.64B.
What was Equinix dividends paid in 2025?
Equinix (EQIX) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.86B.
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