Cogent Communications (CCOI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$49.85 -0.04 (-0.08%)

As of 05/20/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Cogent Communications - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
2

Buy
5

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cogent Communications in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for CCOI.

Consensus Price Target

$75.75
51.96% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cogent Communications, the average price target is $75.75. The highest price target for CCOI is $90.00, while the lowest price target for CCOI is $62.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 51.96% from the current price of $49.85.

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CCOI Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/21/24 to 5/21/25	1 Month Ago 4/21/24 to 4/21/25	3 Months Ago 2/21/24 to 2/20/25	1 Year Ago 5/22/23 to 5/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$75.75	$80.25	$80.25	$75.14
Forecasted Upside	51.96% Upside	55.83% Upside	-1.47% Downside	25.64% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

CCOI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CCOI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Cogent Communications Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Cogent Communications	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.65	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	51.96% Upside	114.61% Upside	13.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CCOI News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/9/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	C. Schoell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$102.00 ➝ $75.00	+53.28%
5/9/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	James Schneider Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$71.00 ➝ $62.00	+23.26%
9/3/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$74.00 ➝ $74.00	+6.98%
8/27/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$80.00 ➝ $90.00	+23.61%
8/21/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Underperform	$75.00 ➝ $65.00	-13.02%
8/19/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $82.00	+11.63%
8/12/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$70.00 ➝ $76.00	+6.86%
8/9/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$78.00 ➝ $82.00	+16.08%
5/22/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Reiterates

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Should I Buy Cogent Communications Stock? CCOI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, May 19, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Cogent Communications pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cogent Communications
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.:

The company has recently seen a significant increase in institutional investment, with Beaconlight Capital LLC boosting its stake by 17.2%, indicating strong confidence in its future performance.
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. operates in a growing industry, providing high-speed Internet access and private network services, which are increasingly essential for businesses across various sectors.
The stock price is currently valued at approximately $69.36, reflecting a stable investment opportunity in the technology sector.
With 92.45% of its stock owned by institutional investors, there is a strong backing from major financial entities, which often leads to more stability and potential growth.
The company has a diverse customer base, including law firms, financial services, and educational institutions, which helps mitigate risks associated with reliance on a single sector.

Cogent Communications
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. for these reasons:

Recent insider selling, including transactions by directors, may raise concerns about the company's short-term outlook and could indicate a lack of confidence among its leadership.
The competitive landscape in the communication services industry is intense, with many players vying for market share, which could pressure profit margins.
As a company primarily serving small and medium-sized businesses, economic downturns could disproportionately affect its revenue, as these businesses may cut back on spending.
While institutional ownership is high, it can also lead to volatility if large investors decide to sell their stakes, impacting stock price stability.
The reliance on off-net services, which depend on other carriers' circuits, may limit the company's control over service quality and customer satisfaction.

CCOI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cogent Communications is $75.75, with a high forecast of $90.00 and a low forecast of $62.00.
: 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cogent Communications in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CCOI shares.
: According to analysts, Cogent Communications's stock has a predicted upside of 51.96% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Cogent Communications has been rated by research analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Cogent Communications less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Cogent Communications is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how CCOI compares to other companies.

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Cogent Communications (CCOI) Stock Forecast & Price Target