Cogent Communications Holdings Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 0/6
Cogent Communications Holdings is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.87%.
Key information
0.9%
Dividend yield
1.2%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.0% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.4% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | -114% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 05
CCOI: Execution On Data Center Sales Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Cogent Communications Holdings' analyst fair value estimate has been revised down from about $32.16 to about $27.69, as analysts lower price targets into a $9 to $12.50 range following softer revenue and EBITDA, slower wave installations, Sprint contract runoff, and updated models after a challenging Q2. Analyst Commentary on Cogent Communications Holdings Recent Street research on Cogent Communications Holdings points to a tougher near term setup, yet also highlights areas that some investors may view as potential support for the story.
Narrative Update • Aug 22
CCOI: Softer Trends And Sprint Churn Will Test Post Data Center Sale Thesis
Cogent Communications Holdings' updated analyst price target shifts from $11.50 to $9.00 as analysts factor in softer revenue and EBITDA trends, a higher discount rate, lower projected revenue growth and profit margins, and a reduced future P/E assumption following recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Cogent Communications Holdings point to a clear shift toward more cautious views.Narrative Update • Aug 07
CCOI: Data Center Sale And Sprint Churn Should Set Up A Rebound
Analysts have reduced the fair value estimate for Cogent Communications Holdings, with the implied price target moving from about $14.00 to roughly $11.50. This reflects recent target cuts tied to softer quarterly results, Sprint related churn, delayed customer orders, higher costs, and the view that the data center sale catalyst has already played out.Seeking Alpha • Jul 28
Cogent Communications: Strip Out T-Mobile And The Discount Disappears
Summary Cogent Communications is rated Sell due to overestimated margins inflated by temporary T-Mobile payments ending in late 2027. Stripping T-Mobile payments, Q1 margin drops from 29.3% to 18.9%, revealing the stock is not as inexpensive as it appears. Revenue continues to decline, with growth segments unable to offset shrinking lines; net-centric price deflation remains severe. Probability-weighted scenarios imply equity value near zero, with upside dependent on accelerated wavelength growth or successful asset sales. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 24
CCOI: Data Center Sale And Tighter Margins Will Sustain A More Cautious View
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Cogent Communications Holdings to a range of about $20 to $22. They cite a higher discount rate, more conservative profit margin assumptions, and the view that the recent $225m data center sale catalyst has now played out.
Narrative Update • Jun 08
CCOI: Data Center Sale And Deleveraging Plan Will Support Future Margin Expansion
The analyst price target for Cogent Communications Holdings has been revised from $26.18 to $21.27, reflecting analysts' updated views on risk, growth, and valuation after a series of target cuts and ratings changes related to the recent data center sale. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Cogent Communications Holdings have tilted more cautious, with several firms revising ratings and price targets following the announcement of the data center sale to I Squared Capital for US$225 million in cash.Narrative Update • May 25
CCOI: Reset Expectations And Data Center Deal Will Shape Upside Potential
Cogent Communications Holdings' updated analyst price target has shifted meaningfully, with the model value moving from $74.86 to $32.16 as analysts factor in a higher discount rate, more measured revenue growth assumptions, stable profit margins, and broadly lower Street targets following recent cuts from several major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a cluster of reduced price targets around the low to mid US$20s, together with an earlier move by JPMorgan to upgrade the stock.Narrative Update • May 09
CCOI: Weaker Core Revenue Trends Will Drive A More Cautious Thesis
Cogent Communications Holdings' updated analyst price target has moved lower from $21.00 to $14.00 as analysts factor in more conservative revenue growth, a slightly higher discount rate, and a reduced future P/E assumption, partly offset by a modestly higher profit margin outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Cogent Communications Holdings has tilted cautious, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and flagging execution and growth risks.Narrative Update • Apr 21
CCOI: Future Data Center Deals And Refinancing Will Support Balance Sheet Recovery
Analysts have trimmed their average price targets on Cogent Communications Holdings by several dollars into a roughly $21 to $40 range, citing softer Q4 results, continued pressure from off net and wavelength revenue, and uncertainty around data center transactions and future growth visibility. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes show a clear reset in expectations for Cogent Communications Holdings, with price targets generally clustered in the low to mid US$20s and a few higher conviction views extending up to US$40.Narrative Update • Apr 07
CCOI: Future Data Center Sales And Refinancing Will Support Balance Sheet Recovery
Narrative Update on Cogent Communications Holdings The consolidated analyst price target for Cogent Communications Holdings has moved lower by several dollars into a mid $20s range, as analysts factor in softer Q4 results, continued pressure from off net revenue decay, slower waves growth, and uncertainty around data center sale execution and balance sheet moves. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around a common theme, with most price targets moving into a mid to high $20s range and a few outliers higher.Narrative Update • Mar 24
CCOI: Future Data Center Sales And Refinancing Should Support Balance Sheet Recovery
The analyst price target for Cogent Communications Holdings has been trimmed by around $0.10 to reflect a slightly higher discount rate and modestly lower profit margin assumptions, as analysts react to softer Q4 results, ongoing revenue pressure in off net and wavelength services, and uncertainty around data center sales and balance sheet progress. Analyst Commentary Street research has turned more cautious on Cogent Communications Holdings, with several firms cutting price targets after Q4 results and updates on data center and wavelength activity.Narrative Update • Mar 08
CCOI: Future Data Center Sales And Refinancing Plans Will Support Recovery
Our updated narrative price target for Cogent Communications Holdings moves lower by about $2.40 to $26.27. This reflects analysts' recent target cuts into the low $20s to $40 range after softer Q4 results, slower waves growth, and uncertainty around planned data center sales and balance sheet outcomes.Narrative Update • Feb 22
CCOI: Future Wavelength Contracts Will Support Recovery Despite Recent Execution Concerns
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Cogent Communications Holdings by about $2.55 per share. This reflects reduced assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, alongside recent price target cuts and calls for clearer improvement in core business trends.Narrative Update • Feb 06
CCOI: Trimmed Price Outlook And Margin Assumptions Will Shape Fairly Balanced Thesis
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Cogent Communications Holdings by US$4, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts trimming their price targets on Cogent Communications Holdings are signaling a more cautious stance on how the current valuation lines up with the company’s execution and growth profile.Narrative Update • Jan 23
CCOI: Dividend Reset And Wavelength Headwinds Will Pressure Future Equity Story
Narrative Update: Cogent Communications Holdings The analyst price target for Cogent Communications Holdings has been reduced by $2 to $21, as analysts factor in recent dividend and buyback changes, a focus on delevering, and rising competitive pressure in the wavelength market. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have been trimming their price targets on Cogent Communications Holdings and highlighting a more cautious stance around both capital allocation and competitive positioning.Narrative Update • Jan 08
CCOI: Dividend Reset And Wavelength Competition Will Shape Balanced Risk Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Cogent Communications Holdings to about $25 from $30, citing dividend and buyback cuts, a focus on reducing leverage, and rising competitive pressure in the wavelength market as key drivers of the revised outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Cogent Communications Holdings has leaned cautious, with several bearish analysts pointing to a mix of capital allocation changes and competitive developments as reasons for a more conservative stance on the stock.Narrative Update • Dec 22
CCOI: Dividend Reset And Wavelength Competition Will Shape Risk-Reward Outlook
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Cogent Communications Holdings to $23 from $30 per share. This change reflects a higher perceived risk profile and competitive headwinds in wavelength services, despite slightly better margin expectations and a lower projected future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Dec 13
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CCOI) Stock Rockets 26% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Those holding Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CCOI ) shares would be relieved that the share price has...Narrative Update • Dec 07
CCOI: Dividend Reset And Deleveraging Will Support Future Wavelength Recovery Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Cogent Communications Holdings by $5 to $25 per share as they factor in the new capital allocation stance, including the sharp dividend reduction and buyback pause, alongside rising competitive pressures in wavelength services. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment around Cogent Communications remains mixed, with recent research highlighting both potential upside from a strengthened balance sheet and mounting competitive and execution risks in its wavelength business.Narrative Update • Nov 23
CCOI: Dividend And Buyback Pause Will Enable Focus On Lowering Leverage
Analysts have lowered their fair value price target for Cogent Communications Holdings significantly, reducing it from approximately $44.55 to $31.18. They cite weaker revenue growth prospects, higher discount rates, and recent negative sentiment around capital allocation and competitive pressures as reasons for this change.Narrative Update • Nov 07
CCOI: Dividend Cut And Deleveraging Will Support Future Cash Flow Strength
Analysts have lowered their price target for Cogent Communications Holdings by $3.18 to $44.55. They cite the recent dividend cut, paused buybacks, and intensifying competition in wavelength services as key factors driving their revised outlook.Narrative Update • Aug 08
High-capacity Data Connectivity And Digital Networks Will Drive Success
Despite an improved consensus revenue growth forecast, a higher discount rate has more than offset the positive outlook, resulting in a significant reduction in Cogent Communications' consensus analyst price target from $68.73 to $57.91. What's in the News Board approved a regular quarterly dividend of $1.015 per share, a 0.5% increase from the prior quarter and 3.0% higher year-over-year.Analysis Article • Aug 05
Getting In Cheap On Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CCOI) Is Unlikely
NasdaqGS:CCOI 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Cogent Communications Holdings's Fair Values from the Community...Analysis Article • May 13
Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.01
The board of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CCOI ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of...Analysis Article • May 05
Is Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Seeking Alpha • Apr 16
Cogent Communications: Avoid This Dividend Trap
Summary Cogent Communications' acquisition of Sprint wireline assets has boosted revenue but hurt net income, leading to an eroded balance sheet. Despite financial struggles, Cogent continues to raise dividends, attracting yield hunters but risking unsustainability due to declining profitability and increasing leverage ratios. Operating cash flow remains weak, with dividends outpacing earnings, funded by rising debt, pushing the net leverage ratio to a concerning 5.1x. Cogent's financial metrics lag sector medians, making it a dividend trap; a dividend cut is necessary to avoid further financial deterioration. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 09
More Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CCOI) Shares After Tumbling 29%
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CCOI ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Company Will Capitalize On Data Center Demand By Converting Former Sprint Facilities
Integration of the Sprint acquisition is expected to improve margins and reduce costs, enhancing EBITDA and net margins by mid-2026.Analysis Article • Feb 04
Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Seeking Alpha • Jan 20
Cogent Communications: Has A Lot To Prove To Everyone
Summary Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. has been underperforming, with the Sprint acquisition failing to improve profitability and operational efficiency, making the stock unattractive at its current valuation. The company's revenue growth is largely acquisition-driven, with core revenue showing minimal growth and significant debt raising concerns about financial stability. Management needs to streamline operations, cut unprofitable segments, and improve margins to justify any future investment, but the current outlook remains bleak. Despite optimistic growth assumptions, the DCF valuation indicates CCOI stock is overvalued at $21.35 per share, leading me to pass on investing for now. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 09
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CCOI) Shares
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:CCOI ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 3.6x may look like a poor...Analysis Article • Oct 22
Would Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI) Be Better Off With Less Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: CCOI's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: CCOI's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Cogent Communications Holdings Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (CCOI) | 0.9% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.1% |
| Industry Average (Telecom) | 4.9% |
| Analyst forecast (CCOI) (up to 3 years) | 0.9% |
Notable Dividend: CCOI's dividend (0.87%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.37%).
High Dividend: CCOI's dividend (0.87%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.11%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: CCOI is paying a dividend but the company is unprofitable.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: CCOI is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/15 21:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. is covered by 24 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Michael Funk | BofA Global Research |
| Walter Piecyk | BTIG |
| Gregory Miller | Canaccord Genuity |