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US Communications Infrastructure Summary

Core Content

This document provides an in-depth analysis of the U.S. data center market, focusing on three primary market archetypes: Major Metro markets, Minor Metro markets, and Rural markets. It also evaluates the market strategies and financial performance of two leading public data center companies, Digital Realty (DLR) and Equinix (EQIX), and highlights their respective footprints and investment implications.

Key Market Archetypes

The U.S. data center market is categorized into three types based on latency sensitivity, power availability, cost, and development risk:

1. Major Metro Markets

• Characteristics:
  • Use Cases: Latency-sensitive (e.g., inferencing), enterprise colocation
  • Pricing: High (hyperscale: $120–150/kW; colo: $160–230/kW)
  • Build Costs: High ($12–15B per GW)
  • Cap Rates: Tight (4.5–6.5%)
  • Power Delays: Long (4–7 years)
  • Development Risk: Medium (zoning, local pushback)
• Examples: Northern Virginia (NoVA), Chicago, Phoenix, Atlanta
• Growth: Expected to continue, but with increasing NIMBYism and supply constraints

2. Minor Metro Markets

• Characteristics:
  • Use Cases: Latency-sensitive and price-sensitive workloads
  • Pricing: Slightly lower than Major Metros ($90–130/kW)
  • Build Costs: Moderate ($9–12B per GW)
  • Cap Rates: Higher than Major Metros (5.5–7.25%)
  • Power Delays: Moderate (3–5 years)
  • Development Risk: Medium
• Examples: Atlanta, Dallas, and other secondary hubs
• Growth: Expected to continue due to lower costs and moderate demand

3. Rural Markets

• Characteristics:
  • Use Cases: Latency-insensitive (e.g., AI training), very price-sensitive workloads
  • Pricing: Low (hyperscale: $70–120/kW)
  • Build Costs: Low ($7–9B per GW)
  • Cap Rates: High (6.5–9%+)
  • Power Delays: Short (1–3 years)
  • Development Risk: Low
• Growth: Increasing as demand shifts from constrained urban areas to lower-cost, power-rich regions

Top U.S. Markets Overview

• Northern Virginia (NoVA):

  • Supply: ~8GW
  • Under Construction: ~5GW
  • Power Queues: 7-year range
  • Pricing: ~$217/KW/mo
  • Vacancy: <1%
  • Growth: Dominant global hub with strong demand, but facing long power timelines

• Atlanta:

  • Supply: ~2GW
  • Under Construction: ~3GW
  • Pricing: ~$175/KW/mo
  • Vacancy: ~2%
  • Growth: Rapidly scaling secondary hub with improving power access and economics

• Phoenix:

  • Characteristics: Power-advantaged growth market
  • Pricing: Competitive with lower costs
  • Growth: Steady and stable since 2023

DLR and EQIX Market Footprints

• DLR:

  • Market Exposure: 95% of North America capacity in Major Metros
  • Strategic Advantage: Larger facilities, better suited for hyperscale and wholesale deployments

• EQIX:

  • Market Exposure: More international exposure, especially in EMEA
  • Strategic Advantage: Dense interconnection, enterprise colocation focus

Investment Implications

• DLR:

  • Valuation: Based on 27x 2027E AFFO of $8.52
  • Price Target: $232
  • Risks: Lower growth in <1MW segment, enterprise demand slowdown, pricing pressures

• EQIX:

  • Valuation: Based on 25x 2027E AFFO of $48.63
  • Price Target: $1,222
  • Risks: Enterprise demand slowdown, increased competition in interconnection, pricing pressures

Financial Highlights

DLR (Digital Realty)

• Revenue Growth:
  • 2025: ~$4.08B
  • 2026: ~$4.59B
  • 2027: ~$5.16B
• Adjusted EPS:
  • 2025: ~$2.96
  • 2026: ~$2.74
  • 2027: ~$2.37
• Adjusted P/E (x):
  • 2025: ~49.8
  • 2026: ~70.5
  • 2027: ~81.2

EQIX (Equinix)

• Revenue Growth:
  • 2025: ~$8.74B
  • 2026: ~$9.75B
  • 2027: ~$10.73B
• Adjusted EPS:
  • 2025: ~$3.81
  • 2026: ~$3.92
  • 2027: ~$3.56
• Adjusted P/E (x):
  • 2025: ~72.2
  • 2026: ~60.4
  • 2027: ~50.5

Key Takeaways

• Major Metros are the most important for latency-sensitive and enterprise colocation workloads, with high pricing and limited supply.
• Rural markets are becoming increasingly attractive for latency-insensitive and price-sensitive workloads due to lower costs and faster power availability.
• DLR and EQIX have distinct strategies, with DLR focusing on broader market coverage and EQIX on core, high-density urban hubs.
• Both companies are well-positioned to deliver on build projections due to their exposure to Major Metro markets.
• Atlanta and Phoenix are emerging as strong growth markets with favorable conditions and increasing demand.
• NoVA remains the largest and most developed market, but with the highest barriers to entry and cost.

Conclusion

The U.S. data center market is evolving, with growth shifting from constrained urban hubs to more cost-effective rural regions. DLR and EQIX are positioned to benefit from this trend, with DLR focusing on scale and cost efficiency, while EQIX maintains a premium position in core markets. Both are expected to perform well, driven by strong demand and strategic buildouts.