CCI vs EQIX
Crown Castle and Equinix, both Real Estate
Equinix is the larger company at $108B against $36B. On trailing earnings CCI is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 40.4 against 66.1, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year EQIX returned +33% against -11% for CCI.
| Figure | CCI | EQIX |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $79.64 | $1026 |
| Market cap | $36B | $108B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 40.4 | 66.1 |
| Dividend yield | 6.3% | 1.9% |
| 1-year return | -11% | +33% |
| 5-year return | -47% | +34% |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Crown Castle
Revenue of $1.0B in Q2 2026, net income $94M. Its largest reported line is Towers, 94% of the disclosed total.
Equinix
Revenue of $2.6B in Q2 2026, net income $479M. Its largest reported line is Recurring, 46% of the disclosed total.
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