Equinix's Asia Pacific President Cyrus Adaggra telling CNBC's Squawk Box that geopolitics and the curbs on AI chips won't restraint demand for data centers or inhibit the company's growth in the region.
Issuing new shares is not inherently dilutive for REITs; when used for accretive growth, it can enhance scale and shareholder value. AFFO per share growth and payout ratios are critical metrics for evaluating whether REITs are deploying capital effectively and sustainably. Public Storage, Equinix, and Prologis currently offer attractive value and growth prospects, supported by strong balance sheets and well-covered dividends.
Equinix (EQIX) reached $795.47 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.32% change compared to its last close.
Equinix faces valuation headwinds despite strong long-term demand for data centers driven by AI and digital transformation. Recent guidance disappointed investors, with projected AFFO per share growth below expectations, triggering a sharp share price decline. Questions remain about EQIX's ability to modernize aging assets and maintain its competitive edge amid rising CapEx and industry shifts.
Major U.S. equities indexes moved higher Thursday, with the S&P 500 on the brink of a new all-time high.
Equinix's shares fell 8% on Thursday after the data center firm forecast revenue growth below expectations and projected heavy investments to cater to AI demand in the long term.
For my initial coverage of a data center REIT, Equinix, I am calling it a buy. Several macro demand forecasts for data center capacity are positive, and the company's only other large rival in this niche is Digital Realty Trust. Global portfolio growth, healthy profit margins, proven dividend growth, and an investment-grade rating from Fitch add to the buy case.
EQIX is well-poised to benefit from a robust data center demand, recurring revenue model, expansion efforts and a healthy balance sheet.
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