Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

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 March 31,
	2020			2019
Net income	$	118,957		$	117,747
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(165		)	331
Net income attributable to Equinix	$	118,792		$	118,078
Weighted-average shares used to calculate basic EPS	85,551			81,814
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee equity awards	593			276
Weighted-average shares used to calculate diluted EPS	86,144			82,090
EPS attributable to Equinix:
Basic EPS	$	1.39		$	1.44
Diluted EPS	$	1.38		$	1.44