EQIX Equinix dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Equinix's latest dividend of $4.26 per share was on Aug 21, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized dividend distribution of $17.04 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.88%.
Key dates
- EQIX last dividend date: Aug 21, 2024
EQIX dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Dividend yield
Equinix's dividend yield of 1.88% is lower than the Real Estate sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 6%, Equinix's dividend yield is 69% lower. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 1.7% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Equinix has a history of paying dividends since 2014. Our records of EQIX show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share marks an increase of 28% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock up by 27% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 0.2%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2024 | $4.26 | 2.08% |
| May 21, 2024 | $4.26 | 2.04% |
| Feb 27, 2024 | $4.26 | 1.76% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | $4.26 | 1.84% |
| Aug 22, 2023 | $3.41 | 1.77% |
| May 23, 2023 | $3.41 | 1.87% |
| Mar 6, 2023 | $3.41 | 1.82% |
| Nov 15, 2022 | $3.1 | 1.89% |
| Aug 16, 2022 | $3.1 | 1.71% |
| May 17, 2022 | $3.1 | 1.85% |
| Mar 4, 2022 | $3.1 | 1.62% |
| Nov 16, 2021 | $2.87 | 1.44% |
| Aug 17, 2021 | $2.87 | 1.36% |
| May 18, 2021 | $2.87 | 1.55% |
| Feb 23, 2021 | $2.87 | 1.65% |
| Nov 17, 2020 | $2.66 | 1.42% |
| Aug 18, 2020 | $2.66 | 1.33% |
| May 19, 2020 | $2.66 | 1.58% |
| Feb 25, 2020 | $2.66 | 1.59% |
| Nov 19, 2019 | $2.46 | 1.74% |
| Aug 20, 2019 | $2.46 | 1.77% |
| May 21, 2019 | $2.46 | 1.96% |
| Feb 26, 2019 | $2.46 | 2.18% |
| Nov 13, 2018 | $2.28 | 2.38% |
| Aug 21, 2018 | $2.28 | 2.04% |
| May 22, 2018 | $2.28 | 2.23% |
| Feb 23, 2018 | $2.28 | 2.1% |
| Nov 14, 2017 | $2 | 1.66% |
| Aug 21, 2017 | $2 | 1.72% |
| May 22, 2017 | $2 | 1.73% |
| Feb 23, 2017 | $2 | 1.95% |
| Nov 14, 2016 | $1.75 | 2.12% |
| Aug 22, 2016 | $1.75 | 4.88% |
| May 23, 2016 | $1.75 | 5.17% |
| Mar 7, 2016 | $1.75 | 5.97% |
| Dec 7, 2015 | $1.69 | 5.95% |
| Oct 6, 2015 | $10.95 | 5.9% |
| Aug 24, 2015 | $1.69 | 1.98% |
| May 22, 2015 | $1.69 | 1.26% |
| Mar 9, 2015 | $1.69 | 0.73% |
Equinix dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Equinix's payout ratio of 155.5% is above the Real Estate sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Real Estate sector average of 137.4%, Equinix's payout ratio is 13% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
EQIX dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 6.48% | $2.67 | 115.2% |
| T At&T Inc | 5.04% | $1.11 | 90.2% |
| EQIX Equinix Inc | 1.86% | $17.04 | 155.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Equinix pay a dividend?
Yes, Equinix has been paying dividends for the last ten years.
When was EQIX's last dividend?
Equinix's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 21, 2024. The dividend amount was $4.26 per share.
How much dividend does Equinix pay (per share)?
EQIX's annualized dividend per share is $17.04.
What is Equinix's dividend yield?
Currently Equinix's dividend yield is 1.88%.
How often does Equinix pay dividends?
Equinix pays four dividends per year.
What is Equinix's dividend payout ratio?
Equinix's dividend payout ratio is 155.5%.
Does Equinix pay a good dividend?
Equinix's dividend yield is lower than the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.