Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2019

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") for the periods presented (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018		2019		2018
Net income	$	143,852		$	67,618	$	261,599	$	130,512
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(325		)	—		6		—
Net income attributable to Equinix	$	143,527		$	67,618	$	261,605	$	130,512
Weighted-average shares used to calculate basic EPS	84,399			79,479		83,114		79,361
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee equity awards	368			273		357		385
Weighted-average shares used to calculate diluted EPS	84,767			79,752		83,471		79,746
EPS attributable to Equinix:
Basic EPS	$	1.70		$	0.85	$	3.15	$	1.64
Diluted EPS	$	1.69		$	0.85	$	3.13	$	1.64