CCOICommunication Services · Telecom ServicesThe 12 Wall Street analysts covering Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $12 — +55.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 50 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (78): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Momentum (4): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CCOI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +55.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight | $22 → $9.00 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $17 → $11 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $20 → $12 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $18 → $12 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $25 → $15 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $34 → $30 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $18 → $14 |
| 29 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 29 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | $22 |
| 19 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 5 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 5 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Mar 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CCOI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. returned −82.4% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 7% of US stocks
Cheaper than 81% of US stocks
Cheaper than 98% of US stocks
Cheaper than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 2% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. has a market value of $438.9M and an enterprise value of $2.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $957.2M. The latest quarter shrank 4.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$45.2M, a −4.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.96.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$142.9M.
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. spent $55.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 105.0×; forward P/E: −3.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.93%, paying out 562% of earnings.
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. employs 1,833 people — $522K of revenue per employee.
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Cogent Communications will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on November 5, 2026, to present its third-quarter 2026 operating results and answer questions.
Why it matters — CCOI watchers can hear the company’s quarterly results and responses to questions during the scheduled call.
Zacks reports that Wall Street analysts’ average price targets imply a potential 69.3% upside for Cogent (CCOI). It notes that the metric’s effectiveness is questionable, while positive earnings estimate revisions may point to upside.
Why it matters — CCOI watchers may note the analysts’ price-target signal alongside the stated uncertainty about how effective that metric is.
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Cogent securities between February 29, 2024 and May 1, 2026. The firm reminds investors that the deadline to move for lead plaintiff is September 21, 2026.
Why it matters — A class action lawsuit has been filed against Cogent, which could indicate alleged wrongdoing during the Class Period and is relevant for investors who purchased the securities during that time.
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Cogent securities between February 29, 2024 and May 1, 2026. The firm is reminding investors to protect their rights before the September 21, 2026 deadline.
Why it matters — A pending securities class action lawsuit covering a multi-year class period introduces legal and financial uncertainty for CCOI investors.
SBS Law announced that investors in Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI) have an opportunity to lead a securities fraud lawsuit against the company. The notice invites eligible investors to participate in the legal action.
Why it matters — CCOI watchers would care because the company is facing a securities fraud lawsuit that could have legal and financial implications.
The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $12, with estimates ranging from $9 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 12 analysts covering Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. 50 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. ranks 50 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (78 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +55.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. 50 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CCOI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $9 to $30 over the next 12 months.
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. returned -82.4% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. is a telecommunications and internet infrastructure company that provides high-capacity Internet connectivity and data transport services.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 14 Oct 2026): "Cogent Communications to Host Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call on November 5, 2026". Cogent Communications will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on November 5, 2026, to present its third-quarter 2026 operating results and answer questions.
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. is a telecommunications and internet infrastructure company that provides high-capacity Internet connectivity and data transport services. Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. focuses on dedicated Internet access, Ethernet transport, IP transit, private network solutions, optical wavelength services, and data center colocation. Its services are designed for businesses and organizations with substantial bandwidth needs, including enterprises, cloud service providers, content networks, and other telecommunications carriers. The company operates through a privately owned fiber-optic network and emphasizes simple service offerings, reliable connectivity, and scalable network capacity. Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. also serves customers across multiple regions through its global network footprint, making it a significant provider of wholesale and enterprise-grade communications services in the digital economy.
CEO Mr. David Schaeffer Ph.D. · 1,833 employees · United States · https://www.cogentco.com
