EQIX
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Equinix Inc. (EQIX) closed at $1085.03 as of 2026-05-01, trading 41.9% above its 200-week moving average of $764.44. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 45.5% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 81, EQIX is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.80 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1294 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 $107.0 billion, EQIX is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.5%. Return on equity stands at 10.1%. The stock trades at 7.5x book value.
Share count has increased 6.1% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 24.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EQIX would have grown to $3791, compared to $928 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.8% vs 9.4% for the index — confirming EQIX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
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 +62.6% vs +30.8% 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% | +3108.1% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 1 | 2.3% | -14.3% | +2440.7% |
| Sep 2008 | Apr 2009 | 29 | 47.3% | +42.3% | +2268.5% |
| May 2009 | May 2009 | 1 | 6.6% | +55.6% | +2192.7% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 3.2% | +23.8% | +2073.9% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 2.9% | +29.5% | +1765.6% |
| Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 | 3 | 10.6% | +21.6% | +1859.5% |
| Nov 2010 | Jan 2011 | 8 | 3.4% | +20.9% | +1681.4% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 1.3% | +128.6% | +1679.0% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 0.5% | +68.2% | +255.1% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 0.6% | +32.5% | +89.1% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 8 | 20.8% | +26.6% | +86.8% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 1 | 2.0% | +27.7% | +61.8% |
| Average | 17 | — | +30.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EQIX below its 200-week moving average?
No. Equinix Inc. (EQIX) is currently 41.9% above its 200-week moving average of $764.44. It would need to fall to $764.44 to cross below the line.
What is EQIX's 200-week moving average price?
Equinix Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $764.44 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when EQIX drops below its 200-week moving average?
EQIX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +30.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is EQIX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about EQIX as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 81 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 2.5%. Return on equity is 10.1%. Price-to-book is 7.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does EQIX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 24.8 years, $100 invested in EQIX would have grown to $3791, compared to $928 for the S&P 500. That's 15.8% annualized vs 9.4% for the index. EQIX has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does EQIX pay a dividend?
Yes. Equinix Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 182.00%.
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 week of 2026-05-01