Cogent Communications Holdings Future Growth

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Cogent Communications Holdings's earnings are forecast to decline at 18.4% per annum while its annual revenue is expected to grow at 7.3% per year. EPS is expected to grow by 8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be -46.5% in 3 years.

Key information

-18.4%

Earnings growth rate

8.0%

EPS growth rate

Telecom earnings growth	18.4%
Revenue growth rate	7.3%
Future return on equity	-46.5%
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	14 Nov 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Would Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI) Be Better Off With Less Debt?

Oct 22

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CCOI) P/S

Sep 25

Cogent Communications: Navigating The Stock's Surge, Assessing Valuation And Future Growth

Sep 20

Cogent Communications: Enjoy Attractive Dividend Yield While The Business Grows Steadily

Jul 04

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CCOI) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 63% Above Its Share Price

Jul 06

Returns On Capital At Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI) Have Hit The Brakes

Jun 09

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CCOI) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 25% Below Its Share Price

Feb 05

Returns At Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI) Are On The Way Up

Dec 13

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CCOI) Shares Could Be 45% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Oct 16

Cogent Communications dips as Credit Suisse downgrades on weaker growth prospects

Oct 11

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:CCOI - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	1,162	-147	306	216	7
12/31/2025	1,077	-216	50	174	12
12/31/2024	1,044	-225	-182	35	10
9/30/2024	976	39	-264	-72	N/A
6/30/2024	999	46	-263	-104	N/A
3/31/2024	987	1,202	-147	1	N/A
12/31/2023	891	1,273	-112	17	N/A
9/30/2023	787	1,074	-3	102	N/A
6/30/2023	672	1,123	104	208	N/A
3/31/2023	588	10	76	160	N/A
12/31/2022	584	5	95	174	N/A
9/30/2022	579	23	99	173	N/A
6/30/2022	576	44	95	167	N/A
3/31/2022	574	30	100	173	N/A
12/31/2021	571	48	100	170	N/A
9/30/2021	568	23	101	172	N/A
6/30/2021	563	5	96	157	N/A
3/31/2021	558	16	100	159	N/A
12/31/2020	553	6	84	140	N/A
9/30/2020	549	20	99	149	N/A
6/30/2020	544	39	101	149	N/A
3/31/2020	538	38	102	149	N/A
12/31/2019	531	38	102	149	N/A
9/30/2019	524	37	95	143	N/A
6/30/2019	518	32	94	142	N/A
3/31/2019	513	31	84	132	N/A
12/31/2018	508	29	84	134	N/A
9/30/2018	501	15	75	125	N/A
6/30/2018	494	11	N/A	122	N/A
3/31/2018	485	9	N/A	118	N/A
12/31/2017	474	6	N/A	112	N/A
9/30/2017	465	16	N/A	114	N/A
6/30/2017	455	16	N/A	108	N/A
3/31/2017	446	16	N/A	104	N/A
12/31/2016	438	15	N/A	108	N/A
9/30/2016	426	14	N/A	96	N/A
6/30/2016	419	13	N/A	97	N/A
3/31/2016	410	10	N/A	93	N/A
12/31/2015	401	5	N/A	84	N/A
9/30/2015	396	2	N/A	80	N/A
6/30/2015	388	-1	N/A	72	N/A
3/31/2015	384	-1	N/A	81	N/A
12/31/2014	380	1	N/A	73	N/A
9/30/2014	373	54	N/A	84	N/A
6/30/2014	365	56	N/A	83	N/A
3/31/2014	356	56	N/A	78	N/A
12/31/2013	348	57	N/A	82	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CCOI's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-18.4% per year).

Earnings vs Market: CCOI's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-18.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CCOI's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: CCOI's revenue (7.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CCOI's revenue (7.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CCOI is forecast to be unprofitable in 3 years.

Cogent Communications Holdings Future Growth

Future criteria checks 0/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 25%

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 30%

Consensus EPS estimates increase by 20%

Consensus EPS estimates increase by 19%

Consensus EPS estimates have been upgraded.

Price target increased by 7.2% to US$69.32

Recent updates

Independent Director recently sold US$287k worth of stock

Third quarter dividend of US$0.99 announced

Third quarter 2024 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Approves Quarterly Dividend, Payable on December 6, 2024

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 07, 2024

Would Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI) Be Better Off With Less Debt?

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CCOI) P/S

Cogent Communications: Navigating The Stock's Surge, Assessing Valuation And Future Growth

Founder recently sold US$4.7m worth of stock

Founder recently sold US$4.4m worth of stock

Second quarter dividend of US$0.98 announced

Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Approves Regular Quarterly Dividend for the Third Quarter of 2024, Payable on September 6, 2024

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 08, 2024

Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16%

Cogent Communications: Enjoy Attractive Dividend Yield While The Business Grows Steadily

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.(NasdaqGS:CCOI) dropped from Russell 2000 Value-Defensive Index

Lead Independent Director recently bought US$526k worth of stock

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 25%

Founder notifies of intention to sell stock

First quarter dividend of US$0.97 announced

Cogent Communications Increases Its Regular Quarterly Dividend on Its Common Stock, Payable on June 7, 2024

First quarter 2024 earnings released: US$1.38 loss per share (vs US$0.13 profit in 1Q 2023)

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 09, 2024

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2024

Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel notifies of intention to sell stock

Founder recently sold US$640k worth of stock

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 30%

Upcoming dividend of US$0.96 per share

Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.96 announced

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Approves Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on April 9, 2024

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 29, 2024

Founder notifies of intention to sell stock

Founder recently sold US$2.6m worth of stock

Independent Director notifies of intention to sell stock

Lead Independent Director recently sold US$695k worth of stock

Upcoming dividend of US$0.95 per share at 5.7% yield

Third quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Declares Quarter Dividend, Payable on December 8, 2023

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 09, 2023

Founder notifies of intention to sell stock

CFO & Treasurer recently sold US$337k worth of stock

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Announces Departure of Greg O’Connor as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Upcoming dividend of US$0.94 per share at 5.3% yield

VP of Network Planning & CTO recently sold US$603k worth of stock

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

VP of Network Planning & CTO notifies of intention to sell stock

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Approves Regular Third Quarterly Dividend, Payable on September 8, 2023

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

Second quarter 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind

Consensus EPS estimates increase by 20%

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CCOI) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 63% Above Its Share Price

Returns On Capital At Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ:CCOI) Have Hit The Brakes

Insider notifies of intention to sell stock

Independent Director recently sold US$69k worth of stock

Independent Director recently sold US$69k worth of stock

Consensus EPS estimates increase by 19%

Consensus EPS estimates have been upgraded.

CFO & Treasurer recently sold US$650k worth of stock

Upcoming dividend of US$0.94 per share at 5.8% yield

Chief Legal Officer notifies of intention to sell stock

Price target increased by 7.2% to US$69.32

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Approves Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 2, 2023

Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$0.11 (vs US$1.04 in FY 2021)

Now 21% undervalued

Independent Director recently sold US$61k worth of stock

CFO and Senior VP – Audit & Operations recently sold US$312k worth of stock

Upcoming dividend of US$0.93 per share at 5.7% yield