Equinix is trading 5.8% down at $996.51 in after-hours trading after California enacted seven data-center laws on September 21, 2026, requiring greater disclosure of electricity and water use and shifting grid-upgrade costs toward data-center operators, potentially increasing infrastructure and compliance expenses.
- Reuters and California officials confirmed the measures.
- The decline contrasts with Equinix’s 3.52% regular-session gain and broader market strength, indicating sector-specific regulatory pressure.
- No verified company-specific earnings release or announcement was found.