Equinix Price Target Adjusted by Mizuho

Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) recently had its price target adjusted by analysts at Mizuho, who lowered their forecast from $1,094.00 to $1,053.00. This adjustment was announced in a research report released on Friday. Mizuho has maintained an "outperform" rating for Equinix, suggesting that they expect the stock to perform better than the broader market.

The new price target indicates a potential upside of 27.71% based on the stock's closing price prior to the adjustment, highlighting a positive outlook from Mizuho's analysts.

Other Analysts Opinions

In addition to Mizuho, several other research firms have shared their perspectives on Equinix. For instance, Truist Financial lowered their price target from $1,028.00 to $990.00 while keeping a "buy" rating on the company. Oppenheimer raised their target from $950.00 to $975.00, also offering an "outperform" rating. Furthermore, JMP Securities reaffirmed their "market outperform" rating and set a target price of $1,200.00. Royal Bank of Canada has increased its target to $1,025.00 with an "outperform" rating, and Barclays has made minor adjustments, setting a new objective at $834.00 with an "equal weight" rating. Overall, analysts view Equinix positively, with three rating it as hold, sixteen as buy, and three as strong buy, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $993.94.

Equinix's Market Performance

On Friday, shares of Equinix opened at $824.50. The company's stock has shown significant volatility over the past year, with a low of $684.14 and a high of $994.03. Equinix currently has a market capitalization of $80.25 billion, a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 96.57, and a P/E to growth (P/E/G) ratio of 1.78. Additionally, the stock has a beta value of 0.74, reflecting its lower volatility compared to the market. The company's moving averages stand at $898.21 for 50 days and $908.63 for 200 days.

Latest Earnings Results

Equinix's most recent earnings report, released on February 12, showed impressive results. The company reported earnings of $7.92 per share, significantly exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.75 by $5.17. Equinix achieved a net margin of 9.32% and a return on equity of 6.31%. Predictions for the current year estimate that Equinix will post an earnings per share (EPS) of 33.1.

Insider Trading Activities

Insider trading within Equinix has been notable. On January 16, CEO Adaire Fox-Martin sold 1,370 shares at an average price of $909.51, totaling approximately $1.25 million. Following this transaction, the CEO retained 4,329 shares valued at about $3.94 million, marking a 24.04% decline in ownership. CFO Keith D. Taylor also sold shares on the same day, with transactions amounting to around $2.9 million. Over the past ninety days, insiders have sold 19,054 shares worth $17.47 million, with company insiders holding 0.27% of the company's stock.

Institutional Ownership

Institutional investments in Equinix are significant, with a notable percentage held by hedge funds and other investors. In the fourth quarter, Oppenheimer & Co. increased its stake by 61.6%. Bank of New York Mellon Corp also reported a modest increase of 0.4% in its holdings. Other notable increases in stakes came from National Pension Service, Brookfield Corp, and Empowered Funds LLC, which reflects overall robust institutional interest. Currently, about 94.94% of Equinix's shares are held by institutional investors.

About Equinix

Equinix, listed on NASDAQ as EQIX, is recognized as a leader in digital infrastructure. The company enables digital leaders to connect and access vital resources at speed, supporting the agility needed to scale operations swiftly. Through its comprehensive platform, Equinix provides businesses with access to essential locations, partnerships, and opportunities, ultimately helping them achieve their sustainability targets and deliver superior digital services to customers.

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