Cogent Communications
Price: 14.46Company and Business Model
Cogent Communications is a provider of internet services, specializing in high-speed connectivity and data transport solutions. The company primarily serves businesses, offering core products such as dedicated internet access, colocation services, and Ethernet solutions. Its major business segments include wholesale and enterprise services, with revenue primarily generated from monthly subscriptions and service contracts. Cogent operates in the communication services sector, focusing on delivering reliable and scalable internet infrastructure.
Investment Profile
The investment profile of Cogent Communications is more aligned with dividend investors due to its high dividend yield. However, the company's negative earnings per share and recent revenue decline suggest potential challenges. This stock may appeal to those seeking income rather than growth, given its current financial performance. Investors should consider the associated risks and volatility when evaluating their investment strategy.
Fundamental metrics (experimental)
- EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
- -3.55 Risk
- Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
- -0.6% ≈
- EPS surprise
- 19.4% better than expected
- 20d volatility
- 4.9% stable
- Dividend yield
- 6.4% high last ex-date: 2026-05-18
Track in portfolio
Price chart
| Date | Before | After | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 02:33 | Hold | Sell | scenario_deterioration |
| 2026-05-20 02:38 | Sell | Hold | High yield, but weak fundamentals and negative momentum. |
| 2026-05-08 15:34 | — | Sell | scenario_deterioration |
| Date | Analyst | Action | Target | Price Then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 12:44 | RBC Capital | Target Lowered | 22 → 18 | 17.365 |
| 2026-05-05 12:35 | Williams Trading | Target Lowered | 40 → 34 | 17.51 |
| 2026-05-05 12:23 | UBS | Target Lowered | 21 → 17 | 17.7571 |