Equinix: A Data Center REIT With Proven Success Model, And Still Time To Buy

  • For my initial coverage of a data center REIT, Equinix, I am calling it a buy. Several macro demand forecasts for data center capacity are positive, and the company's only other large rival in this niche is Digital Realty Trust. Global portfolio growth, healthy profit margins, proven dividend growth, and an investment-grade rating from Fitch add to the buy case.