NASDAQ:CCOI Cogent Communications (CCOI) Stock Price, News & Analysis $18.16 -0.21 (-1.14%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$18.00 -0.16 (-0.88%) As of 05/22/2026 06:28 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Cogent Communications Stock (NASDAQ:CCOI) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Cogent Communications alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$17.68▼$18.6950-Day Range$15.77▼$24.6852-Week Range$14.82▼$54.37Volume595,209 shsAverage Volume1.52 million shsMarket Capitalization$909.45 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield0.44%Price Target$24.90Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) is a multinational Internet service provider specializing in high-speed Internet access and data transport services. The company operates one of the largest Tier 1 IP networks in the world, offering wholesale and enterprise customers reliable, low-latency connectivity. Cogent’s core services include dedicated Internet access, Ethernet transport, wavelength services, and MPLS-based IP Virtual Private Networks, all delivered over its privately owned, fiber-optic backbone. In addition to network connectivity, Cogent provides data center colocation and managed services designed to support businesses with demanding bandwidth and redundancy requirements. Its colocation footprint spans strategic facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, enabling seamless integration with cloud providers and major Internet exchanges. Cogent’s service portfolio is geared towards organizations that require predictable performance, scalable capacity and transparent pricing. Founded in 1999 by Chief Executive Officer David Schaeffer, Cogent Communications has grown through a combination of organic network expansion and targeted carrier acquisitions. The company’s emphasis on owning its infrastructure allows for end-to-end control of network performance and cost efficiencies that it passes on to its customers. Over the years, Cogent has maintained a reputation for straightforward service agreements and flat-rate pricing models. Cogent’s global network reaches over 200 markets, with extensive coverage in the United States, Canada and Western Europe, and presence in key Asian markets such as Tokyo and Osaka. Its customer base includes carriers, ISPs, content providers, educational institutions and enterprises across a range of industries. Under David Schaeffer’s leadership, Cogent continues to focus on network density, service reliability and operational transparency to support the evolving connectivity needs of businesses worldwide.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Cogent Communications Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks80th Percentile Overall ScoreCCOI MarketRank™: Cogent Communications scored higher than 80% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 187th out of 624 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.1 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingCogent Communications has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.18, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 3 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Upside PotentialCogent Communications has a consensus price target of $24.90, representing about 37.1% upside from its current price of $18.16.Amount of Analyst CoverageCogent Communications has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Cogent Communications' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation0.6 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthGrowing Earnings GrowthEarnings for Cogent Communications are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($3.90) to ($3.30) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Cogent Communications is -5.12, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Cogent Communications is -5.12, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Read more about Cogent Communications' valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted11.04% of the float of Cogent Communications has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCogent Communications has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.37.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Cogent Communications has recently decreased by 7.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend1.7 / 5Dividend StrengthWeak Dividend YieldCogent Communications has a dividend yield of 0.44%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCogent Communications has been increasing its dividend for 14 years.Read more about Cogent Communications' dividend. News and Social Media3.2 / 5News Sentiment0.12 News SentimentCogent Communications has a news sentiment score of 0.12. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Cogent Communications this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest7 people have searched for CCOI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 75% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Cogent Communications to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership1.6 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Cogent Communications insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $292,467.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders4.20% of the stock of Cogent Communications is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions92.45% of the stock of Cogent Communications is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Cogent Communications' insider trading history. Receive CCOI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Cogent Communications and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. CCOI Stock News HeadlinesINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. - CCOIMay 21 at 3:33 PM | prnewswire.comINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. - CCOIMay 19, 2026 | globenewswire.comSpaceX eyes a 1.75 trillion valuation - here's what to knowElon Musk's team has quietly filed confidential paperwork with the SEC for what Bloomberg estimates could be a $1.75 trillion IPO - larger than Saudi Aramco and any tech offering in history. CNBC calls it 'the big market event of 2026.' According to former tech executive and angel investor Jeff Brown, there's a way to claim a stake before the public filing drops, starting with as little as $500. | Brownstone Research (Ad)Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI) Presents at J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference TranscriptMay 18, 2026 | seekingalpha.comINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. - CCOIMay 14, 2026 | prnewswire.comCogent Communications Holdings (CCOI) price target decreased by 11.61% to 23.36May 14, 2026 | msn.comINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. - CCOIMay 12, 2026 | globenewswire.comINVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. - CCOIMay 7, 2026 | prnewswire.comSee More Headlines CCOI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CCOI shares performed this year? Cogent Communications' stock was trading at $21.56 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, CCOI shares have decreased by 15.8% and is now trading at $18.16. How were Cogent Communications' earnings last quarter? Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CCOI) released its earnings results on Monday, May, 4th. The technology company reported ($0.83) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($1.03) by $0.20. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Is Cogent Communications doing a stock buyback? Cogent Communications' Board of Directors approved a share buyback plan on Thursday, August 7th 2025, which authorizes the company to buy back $100,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 4.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued. Does Cogent Communications have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Cogent Communications: Aleron, Global Access, FiberCity Networks, PSINet Ventures, Allied Riser Communications, Netrail, C.C.D. COGENT COMMUNICATIONS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, and more. Who are Cogent Communications' major shareholders? Cogent Communications' top institutional investors include Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. (8.68%), Magnolia Group LLC (2.58%), Harspring Capital Management LLC (2.17%) and Granahan Investment Management LLC (0.63%). Insiders that own company stock include Dave Schaeffer, Thaddeus Gerard Weed, Marc Montagner, John B Chang, James Bubeck, Henry W Kilmer, Steven D Brooks, Lewis H Ferguson, David Allen Kapp, Sheryl Lynn Kennedy and Blake Bath. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Cogent Communications? Shares of CCOI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Cogent Communications own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Cogent Communications investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), AUO (AUOTY), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR), Humana (HUM) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC). Company Calendar Record date for 3/20 Dividend3/06/2026Ex-Dividend for 3/20 Dividend3/06/2026Dividend Payable3/20/2026Last Earnings5/04/2026Record date for 6/2 Dividend5/18/2026Ex-Dividend for 6/2 Dividend5/18/2026Today5/22/2026TD Cowen's 54th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference5/27/2026Dividend Payable6/02/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)8/06/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Red Zone (1w+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 For the last 11 days, CCOI's financial health has been in the Red zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Wireless National Sub-IndustryAlternative Carriers Current SymbolNASDAQ:CCOI CIK1158324 Webwww.cogentco.com Phone(202) 295-4200Fax202-338-8798Employees1,833Year Founded1999Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Cogent Communications$24.90 High Price Target$40.00 Low Price Target$17.00 Potential Upside/Downside+37.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.18 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($3.55) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$182.17 million Net Margins-17.53% Pretax Margin-23.32% Return on Equity-842.48% Return on Assets-5.40% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.90 Quick Ratio1.90 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$975.77 million Price / Sales0.93 Cash Flow$1.52 per share Price / Cash Flow11.94 Book Value($2.08) per share Price / Book-8.73Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares50,080,000Free Float47,975,000Market Cap$909.45 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.85 Social Links 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link to see MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. 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