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Equinix (EQIX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$925.43 +6.49 (+0.71%)
(As of 03:00 PM ET)

Equinix - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
15

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Equinix in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 20 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for EQIX.

Consensus Price Target

$952.88
2.97% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Equinix, the average price target is $952.88. The highest price target for EQIX is $1,080.00, while the lowest price target for EQIX is $762.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.97% from the current price of $925.43.
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EQIX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
1 Month Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
3 Months Ago
8/24/23 to 8/23/24
1 Year Ago
11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$952.88$914.36$876.71$829.85
Forecasted Upside2.97% Upside4.10% Upside5.89% Upside4.47% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

EQIX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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EQIX Price Targets by Month

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Equinix Stock vs. The Competition

TypeEquinixFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.80
2.49
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside3.69% Upside12.87% Upside9.83% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/20/2024Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$995.00 ➝ $1,080.00+17.72%
11/18/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$810.00 ➝ $822.00-8.40%
10/31/2024Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$954.00 ➝ $985.00+7.73%
10/31/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$865.00 ➝ $984.00+6.86%
10/31/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$975.00 ➝ $1,020.00+12.06%
10/23/2024Evercore ISI
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J. Liu
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$945.00 ➝ $975.00+10.11%
10/17/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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E. Luebchow
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$875.00 ➝ $975.00+9.97%
10/4/2024Hsbc Global Res
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P. Kanumuri
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/4/2024HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$865.00 ➝ $1,000.00+14.13%
10/1/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$950.00 ➝ $975.00+10.21%
9/26/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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J. Schneider
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$870.00 ➝ $980.00+10.69%
9/24/2024Cfra
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
9/12/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$873.00 ➝ $971.00+11.91%
8/21/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$915.00 ➝ $935.00+13.47%
8/13/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$880.00 ➝ $910.00+11.10%
5/28/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$950.00 ➝ $922.00+19.13%
3/28/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$767.00 ➝ $762.00-7.53%
3/20/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$875.00 ➝ $950.00+18.18%
1/2/2024Wolfe Research
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
12/6/2023KeyCorp
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 Initiated CoverageSector Weight
8/3/2023Raymond James
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 Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$885.00 ➝ $910.00+20.34%
6/23/2023Bank of America
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 Boost Target$750.00 ➝ $850.00+13.79%
6/22/2023UBS Group
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 Boost Target$765.00 ➝ $900.00+17.19%
5/18/2023Argus
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 Boost Target$720.00 ➝ $795.00+9.18%
5/5/2023Citigroup
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 Boost Target$825.00 ➝ $830.00+13.80%
5/4/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost Target$753.00 ➝ $768.00+10.09%
2/16/2023TD Securities
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 Boost TargetHold$750.00 ➝ $800.00+10.33%
12/14/2022Exane BNP Paribas
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform
12/13/2022Cowen
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$811.00+19.20%

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Should I Buy Equinix Stock? EQIX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, November 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Equinix pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Equinix
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Equinix, Inc.:

  • Equinix stock has been trading up, showing positive momentum in the market.
  • Institutional investors like Harbor Investment Advisory LLC have been increasing their holdings in Equinix, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Equinix has a moderate buy rating with an average target price of $883.71, suggesting potential for growth.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of $83.22 billion, indicating stability and size in the industry.
  • Equinix's recent earnings report, although missing estimates, showed a return on equity of 8.46% and a net margin of 12.24%, demonstrating financial strength.

Equinix
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Equinix, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Equinix's stock price has been fluctuating, which may introduce volatility and uncertainty for investors.
  • The company's recent earnings report fell short of consensus estimates, indicating potential challenges in meeting financial expectations.
  • Equinix's P/E ratio of 87.95 and P/E/G ratio of 2.15 may suggest the stock is currently overvalued in the market.
  • Insiders have been selling shares of Equinix, with significant amounts being divested, which could raise concerns about future performance.
  • Equinix's beta of 0.71 indicates lower volatility compared to the market average, potentially limiting potential returns for investors seeking higher risk-reward opportunities.

EQIX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Equinix is $952.88, with a high forecast of $1,080.00 and a low forecast of $762.00.

20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Equinix in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 14 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" EQIX shares.

According to analysts, Equinix's stock has a predicted upside of 2.97% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Equinix's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Equinix more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Equinix is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how EQIX compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:EQIX) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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