Cogent Communications Shares Plunge 34.86% Following 98% Dividend Cut
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 01 2026
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Source: PRnewswire
- Financial Crisis: Cogent Communications reported a nearly 6% year-over-year decline in service revenue for Q3 2025, indicating severe financial challenges that could undermine investor confidence moving forward.
- Massive Dividend Cut: The company announced a drastic reduction in its dividend from $1.015 per share to $0.02, a 98% cut that not only diminishes shareholder returns but also risks driving investors away.
- Stock Price Plunge: Following the dividend cut announcement, Cogent's stock price fell by $13.35, or 34.86%, closing at $24.95 per share on November 6, 2025, reflecting a pessimistic market outlook on the company's future.
- Legal Investigation: Pomerantz LLP is investigating whether Cogent and its executives engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices, which could further exacerbate investor concerns regarding corporate governance.
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Analyst Views on CCOI
Wall Street analysts forecast CCOI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CCOI is 30.20 USD with a low forecast of 23.00 USD and a high forecast of 55.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 23.390
Low
23.00
Averages
30.20
High
55.00
Current: 23.390
Low
23.00
Averages
30.20
High
55.00
About CCOI
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. is a facilities-based provider of Internet access, private network services, optical wavelength, and optical transport services and data center colocation space and power. The Company, through its own facilities, offers on-net Internet access services to customers located in buildings that are physically connected to its network. Its network is specifically designed and optimized to transmit packet routed data. Its on-net service consists of high-speed Internet access and private network services offered at speeds ranging from 100 megabits per second (Mbps) to 400 gigabits per second (Gbps). The Company delivers its services on its network in 56 countries across North America, Europe, South America, Oceania and Africa. Its corporate customers are located in multi-tenant office buildings (MTOBs), which include law firms, advertising and marketing firms, as well as healthcare providers, and other professional services businesses, among others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Cogent to Host Q4 2025 Earnings Call on February 20
- Earnings Call Announcement: Cogent Communications will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on February 20, 2026, to present its operating results for Q4 and full year 2025, demonstrating the company's commitment to transparency and investor communication.
- Participation Details: The call is open to all, with dial-in numbers of 1-888-596-4144 for U.S. and Canadian callers and 1-646-968-2525 for international participants, recommending callers to join 15 minutes early to ensure connection, reflecting the company's focus on participant experience.
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- Future Outlook: The release indicates that future performance may be influenced by various factors, emphasizing the company's sensitivity to risk management and market changes, which reflects a cautious approach to future growth.
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Cogent Communications Under Investigation for Securities Violations
- Investigation Launched: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is investigating potential violations of U.S. federal securities laws by Cogent Communications, focusing on whether executives made false or misleading statements that could have led to investor losses.
- Declining Financial Performance: In Q3 2025, Cogent Communications reported a nearly 6% year-over-year decrease in service revenue, indicating a weakening competitive position that may undermine future investor confidence.
- Significant Dividend Cut: Cogent Communications announced a drastic reduction in its dividend from $1.015 per share to $0.02, a 98% cut, which could heighten investor concerns regarding the company's financial health.
- Stock Price Plunge: Following the release of disappointing financial results, Cogent Communications' stock price fell nearly 35%, reflecting a pessimistic outlook on the company's future prospects, potentially impacting its ability to raise capital and maintain market position.
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