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    Cogent Communications Group Inc (CCOI)

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    COMMUNICATION SERVICES • TELECOM SERVICES • NASDAQ

    $9.54
    +0.06 (+0.63%)

    Market Cap: $485.52M

    Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

    Earnings

    Performance (10Y)

    Beat Rate
    48%(19/40)
    Avg Surprise
    +757.82%
    Streak
    4 Q

    Upcoming Estimates

    Sep 30, 2026
    EPS Consensus$-0.85
    Range$-0.88 - $-0.83
    2 analysts
    EPS RevisionsNo revisions (7d)
    0
    1
    30d
    EPS Estimate Drift
    90d ago$-0.91-6.0%
    60d ago$-0.91-6.0%
    30d ago$-0.91-6.0%
    7d ago$-0.88-2.9%
    Current$-0.85
    Revenue Consensus
    $235M
    Range$232M - $239M
    11 analysts
    Dec 31, 2026
    EPS Consensus$0.27
    Range$-1.08 - $1.63
    2 analysts
    Revenue Consensus
    $228M
    Range$219M - $239M
    12 analysts
    PeriodReportedEst.SurpriseB/MYoY
    Dec 26EST
    		-$0.27---
    Sep 26EST
    		-$-0.85---
    Jun 26
    		$-0.80$-1.12+28.57%Beat+33.9%
    Mar 26
    		$-0.47N/A+52.04%Beat+56.9%
    Dec 25
    		$-0.31N/A+69.39%Beat+76.9%
    Sep 25
    		$-0.87$-1.22+28.69%Beat+34.6%
    Jun 25
    		$-1.21$-0.93-30.11%Miss-283.3%
    Mar 25
    		$-1.09$-1.10+0.91%Beat+12.1%
    Dec 24
    		$-1.33$-1.45+8.78%Beat-131.8%
    Sep 24
    		$-1.33$-1.21-9.92%Miss-10.8%
    Jun 24
    		$0.66$-1.21+154.55%Beat-97.2%
    Mar 24
    		$-1.24$-1.14-8.77%Miss-1053.8%
    Dec 23
    		$4.17$-0.86+584.88%Beat+20750.0%
    Sep 23
    		$-1.20$-0.93-29.03%Miss-990.9%
    Jun 23
    		$23.66$-0.08+29675.00%Beat+26188.9%
    Mar 23
    		$0.13$0.17-23.53%Miss+550.0%
    Dec 22
    		$0.02N/A-88.89%Miss-96.9%
    Sep 22
    		$-0.11N/A-147.83%Miss-139.3%
    Jun 22
    		$0.09N/A-57.14%Miss-69.0%
    Mar 22
    		$0.02N/A-90.48%Miss-96.2%
    Dec 21
    		$0.65$0.24+170.83%Beat+170.8%
    Sep 21
    		$0.28$0.27+3.70%Beat+55.6%
    Jun 21
    		$0.29$0.21+38.10%Beat+61.1%
    Mar 21
    		$0.52$0.18+188.89%Beat+160.0%
    Dec 20
    		$0.24$0.23+4.35%Beat+50.0%
    Sep 20
    		$0.18$0.24-25.00%Miss-40.0%
    Jun 20
    		$0.18$0.25-28.00%Miss+20.0%
    Mar 20
    		$0.20$0.22-9.09%Miss-4.8%
    Dec 19
    		$0.16$0.23-30.43%Miss+0.0%
    Sep 19
    		$0.30$0.20+50.00%Beat+76.5%
    Jun 19
    		$0.15$0.22-31.82%Miss+7.1%
    Mar 19
    		$0.21$0.17+23.53%Beat+40.0%
    Dec 18
    		$0.16$0.18-11.11%Miss+33.3%
    Sep 18
    		$0.17$0.17+0.00%Beat+112.5%
    Jun 18
    		$0.14$0.17-17.65%Miss+75.0%
    Mar 18
    		$0.15$0.14+7.14%Beat+114.3%
    Dec 17
    		$0.12$0.11+9.09%Beat+33.3%
    Sep 17
    		$0.08$0.16-50.00%Miss+14.3%
    Jun 17
    		$0.08$0.11-27.27%Miss-
    Mar 17
    		$0.07$0.09-22.22%Miss-
    Dec 16
    		$0.09$0.12-25.00%Miss-
    Sep 16
    		$0.07$0.09-22.22%Miss-

    Dividends

    Dividend Metrics

    Yield0.84%
    Annual/Share$0.08
    Payout Ratio25.33%
    Frequency4
    Pay MonthsMar, Jun, Sep, Dec

    Growth

    3Y CAGR-4.98%
    5Y CAGR+1.91%
    View CCOI's full dividend history

    Key Metrics

    Valuation
    P/E Ratio-3.90EV/EBITDA8.94x
    Price/FCF-3.20xFCF Yield-31.26%
    Profitability
    Profit Margin-5.14%Operating Margin-6.69%
    ROE-721.00%ROIC3.38%
    Financial Health
    Debt/Equity-50.32xInterest Coverage0.53x
    Current Ratio0.63xQuick Ratio0.63x
    Trading Statistics
    Beta0.79Avg Volume1.88M
    52-Week High$45.4552-Week Low$8.98

    Technical Indicators Dashboard

    Moving Averages

    SMA 10$9.77
    SMA 20$10.41
    SMA 50$11.86
    SMA 200$18.36
    EMA 10$9.88
    EMA 20$10.43
    EMA 50$12.09
    EMA 200$20.35

    MACD

    Line: -0.78Signal: -0.80Hist: 0.02

    ADX

    ADX: 33.0+DI: 12.5-DI: 30.6

    Aroon & PSAR

    Aroon Up20.0
    Aroon Down36.0
    PSAR$11.44

    Bollinger Bands

    Upper Band$12.51
    Lower Band$8.32
    %B Position4029%(Upper)
    Band Width0.29

    RSI (14-Day)

    Neutral
    39.1

    Momentum Oscillators

    Stoch %K21.9
    Stoch %D26.8
    Williams %R-79.1
    ROC (10d)-11.1%
    Momentum-1.19
    CCI (20d)-83.9
    MFI (14d)33.9

    Volatility Measures

    ATR (14d)$0.93(9.7%)
    StdDev (20d)1.05
    Hist Vol91.5%(High)

    Volume Flow

    VWAP$9.47
    OBV-22.4M
    AD Line-249.8M
    CMF (20d)0.064

    Volume Metrics

    Avg Vol (20d)1.9M
    Vol Ratio0.9x
    VWMA (20d)$10.36

    Pivot Points

    R3$10.45
    R2$10.23
    R1$9.85
    Pivot Point$9.63
    S1$9.25
    S2$9.03
    S3$8.65

    Advanced Oscillators

    TSI-21.32
    Ultimate Osc46.5
    KST-198.41

    Financial Data

    QuarterJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023
    Total Revenue$235.56M$239.19M$240.52M$241.95M$246.25M$247.05M$252.29M$257.20M$260.44M$266.17M$272.10M$275.43M
    Cost of Revenue$125.01M$129.23M$128.35M$131.68M$137.49M$137.44M$155.18M$161.55M$156.17M$168.93M$174.50M$173.59M
    Gross Profit$110.55M$109.96M$112.17M$110.27M$108.75M$109.61M$97.11M$95.65M$104.28M$97.23M$97.60M$101.83M
    Operating Expenses$-8,390,000$123.47M$123.36M$128.40M$140.21M$149.90M$130.35M$153.48M$151.42M$156.62M$166.29M$152.39M
    R&D$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    SG&A$72.10M$72.34M$65.23M$70.42M$64.92M$73.86M$63.08M$67.66M$68.34M$76.70M$81.27M$65.31M
    Operating Income$118.94M$-13,507,000$-11,194,000$-18,128,000$-31,459,000$-40,292,000$-33,245,000$-57,829,000$-47,143,000$-59,389,000$-68,479,000$-50,558,000
    Interest Income$3.14M$0$0$0$4.73M$0$0$0$0$-480,000$0$0
    Interest Expense$42.19M$40.32M$39.62M$39.02M$45.38M$29.11M$32.73M$21.03M$23.20M$21.83M$5.81M$18.06M
    Income Before Tax$83.12M$-50,979,000$-47,583,000$-52,595,000$-74,525,000$-70,262,000$-55,012,000$-80,012,000$-40,191,000$-84,434,000$179.64M$-70,346,000
    Income Tax Expense$16.49M$-11,437,000$-16,802,000$-11,051,000$-16,718,000$-18,220,000$-11,695,000$-16,900,000$-7,853,000$-19,127,000$-20,514,000$-13,623,000
    Net Income$66.64M$-39,542,000$-30,781,000$-41,544,000$-57,807,000$-52,042,000$-43,317,000$-63,112,000$-32,338,000$-65,307,000$200.15M$-56,723,000
    EBITDA$173.50M$41.35M$43.47M$44.23M$38.03M$30.96M$25.80M$22.25M$51.48M$2.26M$237.02M$23.82M
    EBIT$122.17M$-10,655,000$-12,471,000$-13,571,000$-33,874,000$-41,157,000$-37,314,000$-58,982,000$-16,986,000$-62,122,000$178.42M$-52,286,000
    * Some calculated fields are derived from available data when not provided by source

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    News

    Cogent Communications Holdings Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Undisclosed Demand and Backlog Issues and approximately 29% Stock Decline - Investors may Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq, at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

    Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (KSF) is reminding investors of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) with significant losses that they have until September 21, 2026, to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Cogent and its executives failed to disclose material information regarding purported optical wavelength "backlog" orders, demand issues, financial capacity, and the CEO's high-risk pledging activities, leading to a substantial stock decline. Investors who purchased shares between February 29, 2024, and May 1, 2026, are encouraged to contact KSF for legal consultation.

    TMX Newsfile•8/25/26•
    Bearish

    Kaplan Fox Encourages Investors of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) to Contact the Firm Before Lead Plaintiff Deadline on September 21, 2026

    Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) on behalf of investors who purchased securities between February 29, 2024, and May 1, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that Cogent misrepresented the demand for optical wavelengths in its newly acquired wireline business, leading to an "illusory" order backlog. Following a concession by the CEO regarding wavelength install delays, Cogent's stock price dropped significantly. Investors are encouraged to contact Kaplan Fox before the lead plaintiff deadline of September 21, 2026.

    The Globe and Mail•8/25/26•
    Bearish

    SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 CCOI INVESTOR DEADLINE: Robbins Geller

    Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) on behalf of investors who purchased common stock between February 29, 2024, and May 1, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that Cogent made materially false and misleading statements regarding its business, operations, and financial condition, particularly concerning its optical wavelength "backlog" and dividend policy. Investors have until September 21, 2026, to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the case.

    GlobeNewswire•8/25/26•
    Bearish

    CCOI Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Cogent

    Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (SBS) is reminding investors of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) about a class action lawsuit for securities fraud. Investors who purchased CCOI shares between February 29, 2024, and May 1, 2026, are encouraged to contact SBS to potentially be appointed as lead plaintiff before the September 21, 2026, deadline. The lawsuit alleges that Cogent made misleading statements regarding its optical wavelength product backlog and its ability to meet revenue targets.

    GlobeNewswire•8/25/26•
    Bearish

    CCOI DEADLINE: ROSEN, HIGHLY TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL,

    The Rosen Law Firm is reminding investors of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) who purchased common stock between February 29, 2024, and May 1, 2026, about the September 21, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline for a securities class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Cogent made false or misleading statements regarding its optical wavelength "backlog," customer demand, financial capacity, and dividend policy, leading to investor damages. Investors are encouraged to secure counsel and join the class action.

    GlobeNewswire•8/24/26•
    Bearish

    Frequently Asked Questions About CCOI

    What is CCOI's current dividend yield?
    Cogent Communications Group Inc (CCOI) has a current dividend yield of 0.84%.
    Does CCOI pay dividends?
    Yes, Cogent Communications Group Inc pays dividends with a current yield of 0.84%.
    What is CCOI's market cap?
    Cogent Communications Group Inc (CCOI) has a market capitalization of $485.52M with a current stock price of $9.54.

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