Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.
CCOICogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI) is a multinational telecommunications company that provides high-speed Internet access, data, and networking services primarily to business customers. The company operates an extensive fiber-optic network that connects major markets across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering enterprise-grade connectivity solutions, colocation, and cloud access. Cogent is known for its focus on affordable, scalable bandwidth and its straightforward, usage-based pricing model.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | $0.02 | 2026-05-18 | 2026-05-18 |
| March 20, 2026 | $0.02 | 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-06 |
| December 8, 2025 | $0.02 | 2025-11-21 | 2025-11-21 |
| September 5, 2025 | $1.01 | 2025-08-21 | 2025-08-21 |
| June 6, 2025 | $1.01 | 2025-05-22 | 2025-05-22 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 50 dividend payments over the past 12 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CCOI shares during this period received a total of $30.21 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.02/share was paid 46 days ago, on June 2, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: CCOI currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 9.80%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2014, the dividend payout has decreased by 93.3%, from $0.30 to $0.02.
Company News
Cogent Communications stock plummeted 34.9% on May 4, 2026, following disappointing Q1 earnings. While the company posted a smaller-than-expected loss of $0.83 per share, sales of $239.1 million fell short of analyst expectations by $2.3 million. Overall revenue declined 3.2% year-over-year, and despite Wavelength revenue growing 90.8% year-over-...
The Portnoy Law Firm has initiated an investigation into possible securities fraud at Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) and may file a class action lawsuit on behalf of investors. The investigation was prompted by JPMorgan and RBC Capital seizing $82 million in Cogent shares in August 2025 that had been pledged as loan collatera...
Law firm Robbins Geller is investigating Cogent Communications for potential securities law violations involving false or misleading statements. The investigation was prompted by Cogent's November 2025 disclosure of a nearly 6% year-over-year service revenue decrease and a 98% dividend cut, which triggered a 35% stock price decline.
Law firm Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP announced an investigation into Cogent Communications Holdings' board of directors for potential breach of fiduciary duties. The investigation stems from an August 2025 incident where JPMorgan and RBC Capital seized $82 million in Cogent shares pledged by CEO Dave Schaeffer as collateral for loans. The firm is...
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is investigating potential fiduciary duty breaches by Cogent Communications Holdings' board of directors. The investigation stems from an August 2025 incident where JPMorgan and RBC Capital seized $82 million in Cogent shares pledged by CEO Dave Schaeffer as collateral for loans. The law firm is seeking shareholde...
