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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 28, 2025 | $1.00 | 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-13 |
| December 6, 2024 | $0.99 | 2024-11-22 | 2024-11-22 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 48 dividend payments over the past 11 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CCOI shares during this period received a total of $30.17 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.02/share was paid 46 days ago, on December 8, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: CCOI currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 12.35%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2014, the dividend payout has decreased by 93.3%, from $0.30 to $0.02.
Company News
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...
Henry W. Kilmer, VP of Network Strategy at Cogent Communications, sold 4,800 shares for approximately $95,000 on December 8, 2025, near the company's 52-week lows. The sale comes amid a challenging year for Cogent, with shares down 72% year-over-year following operational struggles from its 2023 Sprint acquisition, dividend cuts, and suspended bu...
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