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EQIX vs. COR, DLR, IRM, WELL, and FRMI

Should you buy Equinix stock or one of its competitors? Equinix's main competitors and comparable companies include Cencora (COR), Digital Realty Trust (DLR), Iron Mountain (IRM), Welltower (WELL), and Fermi (FRMI). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Equinix compare to Cencora?

Cencora (NYSE:COR) and Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Equinix had 1 more articles in the media than Cencora. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Equinix and 31 mentions for Cencora. Cencora's average media sentiment score of 1.35 beat Equinix's score of 1.29 indicating that Cencora is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cencora
23 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Equinix
26 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Cencora has higher revenue and earnings than Equinix. Cencora is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equinix, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cencora$321.33B0.19$1.55B$13.4623.55
Equinix$9.22B11.56$1.35B$15.5369.52

Cencora has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equinix has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

Cencora pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Equinix pays an annual dividend of $20.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Cencora pays out 17.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Equinix pays out 132.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Cencora has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Equinix has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

97.5% of Cencora shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.9% of Equinix shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Cencora shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Equinix shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Cencora presently has a consensus target price of $370.85, suggesting a potential upside of 17.00%. Equinix has a consensus target price of $1,203.40, suggesting a potential upside of 11.47%. Given Cencora's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Cencora is more favorable than Equinix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cencora
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
Equinix
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93

Equinix has a net margin of 15.64% compared to Cencora's net margin of 0.79%. Cencora's return on equity of 125.45% beat Equinix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cencora0.79% 125.45% 4.18%
Equinix 15.64%10.76%3.83%

Summary

Cencora and Equinix tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Equinix compare to Digital Realty Trust?

Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) and Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) are both large-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Equinix has a net margin of 15.64% compared to Digital Realty Trust's net margin of 11.80%. Equinix's return on equity of 10.76% beat Digital Realty Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Equinix15.64% 10.76% 3.83%
Digital Realty Trust 11.80%3.34%1.59%

In the previous week, Equinix had 10 more articles in the media than Digital Realty Trust. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Equinix and 22 mentions for Digital Realty Trust. Digital Realty Trust's average media sentiment score of 1.74 beat Equinix's score of 1.29 indicating that Digital Realty Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Equinix
26 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Digital Realty Trust
21 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Equinix has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Digital Realty Trust has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

Equinix has higher revenue and earnings than Digital Realty Trust. Equinix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Digital Realty Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Equinix$9.22B11.56$1.35B$15.5369.52
Digital Realty Trust$6.11B11.79$1.31B$2.0694.53

Equinix pays an annual dividend of $20.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Digital Realty Trust pays an annual dividend of $4.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Equinix pays out 132.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Digital Realty Trust pays out 236.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Equinix has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

94.9% of Equinix shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.7% of Digital Realty Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Equinix shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Digital Realty Trust shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Equinix currently has a consensus price target of $1,203.40, suggesting a potential upside of 11.47%. Digital Realty Trust has a consensus price target of $219.45, suggesting a potential upside of 12.69%. Given Digital Realty Trust's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Digital Realty Trust is more favorable than Equinix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Equinix
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93
Digital Realty Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.84

Summary

Equinix beats Digital Realty Trust on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Equinix compare to Iron Mountain?

Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) and Iron Mountain (NYSE:IRM) are both large-cap real estate companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment and earnings.

Equinix has higher revenue and earnings than Iron Mountain. Equinix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Iron Mountain, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Equinix$9.22B11.56$1.35B$15.5369.52
Iron Mountain$6.90B5.29$144.59M$1.4087.56

94.9% of Equinix shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.1% of Iron Mountain shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Equinix shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.7% of Iron Mountain shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Equinix presently has a consensus target price of $1,203.40, indicating a potential upside of 11.47%. Iron Mountain has a consensus target price of $135.17, indicating a potential upside of 10.26%. Given Equinix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Equinix is more favorable than Iron Mountain.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Equinix
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93
Iron Mountain
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Equinix has a net margin of 15.64% compared to Iron Mountain's net margin of 5.54%. Equinix's return on equity of 10.76% beat Iron Mountain's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Equinix15.64% 10.76% 3.83%
Iron Mountain 5.54%-85.44%3.30%

Equinix pays an annual dividend of $20.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Iron Mountain pays an annual dividend of $3.46 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Equinix pays out 132.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Iron Mountain pays out 247.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Equinix has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Iron Mountain has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Equinix had 10 more articles in the media than Iron Mountain. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Equinix and 22 mentions for Iron Mountain. Equinix's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Iron Mountain's score of 1.27 indicating that Equinix is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Equinix
26 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Iron Mountain
17 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Equinix has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Iron Mountain has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Equinix beats Iron Mountain on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Equinix compare to Welltower?

Welltower (NYSE:WELL) and Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) are both large-cap real estate companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, profitability, media sentiment and valuation.

In the previous week, Equinix had 7 more articles in the media than Welltower. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Equinix and 25 mentions for Welltower. Welltower's average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat Equinix's score of 1.29 indicating that Welltower is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Welltower
24 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Equinix
26 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Equinix has a net margin of 15.64% compared to Welltower's net margin of 12.15%. Equinix's return on equity of 10.76% beat Welltower's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Welltower12.15% 3.56% 2.35%
Equinix 15.64%10.76%3.83%

Equinix has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Welltower. Equinix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Welltower, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Welltower$10.84B15.85$936.84M$2.18109.34
Equinix$9.22B11.56$1.35B$15.5369.52

Welltower pays an annual dividend of $3.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Equinix pays an annual dividend of $20.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Welltower pays out 156.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Equinix pays out 132.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Welltower has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Equinix has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years. Equinix is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Welltower currently has a consensus target price of $246.11, indicating a potential upside of 3.25%. Equinix has a consensus target price of $1,203.40, indicating a potential upside of 11.47%. Given Equinix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Equinix is more favorable than Welltower.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Welltower
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Equinix
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93

Welltower has a beta of 0.76, meaning that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Equinix has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

94.8% of Welltower shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.9% of Equinix shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Welltower shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Equinix shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Equinix beats Welltower on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Equinix compare to Fermi?

Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) and Fermi (NASDAQ:FRMI) are both real estate companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

Equinix has a net margin of 15.64% compared to Fermi's net margin of 0.00%. Equinix's return on equity of 10.76% beat Fermi's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Equinix15.64% 10.76% 3.83%
Fermi N/A -79.32%-50.91%

Equinix has higher revenue and earnings than Fermi. Fermi is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Equinix, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Equinix$9.22B11.56$1.35B$15.5369.52
FermiN/AN/A-$486.38M-$1.18N/A

In the previous week, Equinix had 7 more articles in the media than Fermi. MarketBeat recorded 32 mentions for Equinix and 25 mentions for Fermi. Equinix's average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat Fermi's score of 0.42 indicating that Equinix is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Equinix
26 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Fermi
8 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Equinix currently has a consensus target price of $1,203.40, suggesting a potential upside of 11.47%. Fermi has a consensus target price of $20.67, suggesting a potential upside of 261.12%. Given Fermi's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Fermi is more favorable than Equinix.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Equinix
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93
Fermi
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77

94.9% of Equinix shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Equinix shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Equinix beats Fermi on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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EQIX vs. The Competition

MetricEquinixSpecialized REITs IndustryReal Estate SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$106.31B$19.21B$5.67B$12.79B
Dividend Yield1.90%5.13%6.27%10.29%
P/E Ratio69.3828.6328.9724.15
Price / Sales11.566.88127.3898.81
Price / Cash31.1979.6234.5252.73
Price / Book7.413.351.906.23
Net Income$1.35B$557.35M-$63.99M$347.82M
7 Day Performance0.51%-0.40%-0.50%-0.33%
1 Month Performance6.09%0.86%-1.26%2.46%
1 Year Performance39.03%2.47%12.60%20.51%

Equinix Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EQIX
Equinix
4.3798 of 5 stars
$1,077.24
+0.0%
$1,203.40
+11.7%
+39.3%$106.29B$9.22B69.3713,716
COR
Cencora
4.9375 of 5 stars
$310.13
-1.3%
$374.25
+20.7%
+7.5%$60.34B$321.33B23.0451,000
DLR
Digital Realty Trust
4.2335 of 5 stars
$197.67
+0.3%
$218.16
+10.4%
+15.5%$73.14B$6.11B95.954,282
IRM
Iron Mountain
3.2356 of 5 stars
$126.82
+2.0%
$135.17
+6.6%
+33.1%$37.75B$6.90B90.5829,400
WELL
Welltower
3.538 of 5 stars
$234.87
+2.0%
$246.11
+4.8%
+44.2%$169.28B$10.84B107.74510

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