How did EQIX's Q4 2024 earnings compare to forecasts?

Equinix's (EQIX) Q4 2024 earnings fell short of forecasts, with the company reporting a net loss of $14 million. This was a significant decline from the expected net income, resulting in an EPS surprise of -2.89, indicating a substantial miss. Additionally, Equinix experienced a revenue shortfall, with total revenues coming in at $2.26 billion, compared to the expected figure. The revenue surprise was -20 million, reflecting a material decline from the forecasted figure. |code|Ticker|Name|Date|Net Income|market_code| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |EQIX|EQIX.O|Equinix|2024 Q1|2.31E8|185| |EQIX|EQIX.O|Equinix|2024 Q2|3.01E8|185| |EQIX|EQIX.O|Equinix|2024 Q3|2.96E8|185| |EQIX|EQIX.O|Equinix|2024 Q4|-1.4E7|185| |code|Ticker|Name|Date|Revenue Surprise|Total Revenue|market_code| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |EQIX|EQIX.O|Equinix|2024 Q1|-1.3E7|2.127E9|185| |EQIX|EQIX.O|Equinix|2024 Q2|-1000000|2.159E9|185| |EQIX|EQIX.O|Equinix|2024 Q3|0|2.201E9|185| |EQIX|EQIX.O|Equinix|2024 Q4|-2.0E7|2.261E9|185|