EQIX
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Equinix Inc. (EQIX) closed at $848.12 as of 2026-02-02, trading 13.6% above its 200-week moving average of $746.61. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 10.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1282 weeks of data, EQIX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought EQIX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +30.6%.
With a market cap of $83.3 billion, EQIX is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.6%. Return on equity stands at 7.7%. The stock trades at 5.9x book value.
Share count has increased 7.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 24.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EQIX would have grown to $2948, compared to $889 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.7% vs 9.3% for the index — confirming EQIX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: EQIX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After EQIX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying EQIX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +24.3% after 12 months (median +23.0%), compared to +8.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 85% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +62.7% vs +29.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment EQIX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
EQIX has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +30.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Oct 2004 | 169 | 96.0% | -65.7% | +2394.0% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 1 | 2.3% | -14.3% | +1875.2% |
| Sep 2008 | Apr 2009 | 29 | 47.3% | +42.3% | +1741.4% |
| May 2009 | May 2009 | 1 | 6.6% | +55.6% | +1682.4% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 3.2% | +23.8% | +1590.0% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 2.9% | +29.5% | +1350.3% |
| Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 | 3 | 10.6% | +21.6% | +1423.3% |
| Nov 2010 | Jan 2011 | 8 | 3.4% | +20.9% | +1284.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 1.3% | +128.6% | +1283.0% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 0.5% | +68.2% | +176.0% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 0.6% | +32.5% | +47.0% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 8 | 20.8% | +26.6% | +45.2% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 1 | 2.0% | +27.7% | +25.8% |
| Average | 17 | — | +30.6% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02