CCOI
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. · Communication Services · Telecom Services
At close
$9.54
+$0.06 (+0.62%) Close
Pre-market $9.53 −$0.01 (−0.12%) 5:08 PM ET
Prev close $9.48
Open $9.55
Day high $9.55
Day low $9.45
Volume 340
Avg vol 1,618,478
Mkt cap
$485.53M
EV/Sales
2.75
P/E ratio
-10.84
FY Revenue
$957.22M
EPS
-0.88
Gross Margin
46.27%
Div yield
11.32%
Sector
Communication Services
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CCOI
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.
Cogent Communications shows short-term price momentum with the stock trading above key moving averages and posting a 35% one-month gain, yet this comes after deep 6–12 month drawdowns and elevated volatility. Fundamentally, the company combines solid gross margins and a high current dividend yield with negative earnings, negative free cash flow, and a leveraged balance sheet. Technical breakouts and active short interest are occurring against a backdrop of ongoing legal investigations and predominantly negative news sentiment, underscoring a complex risk-reward profile.
AI summarized at 1:13 AM ET, 2026-04-21
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 72 SWING: 58 LONG: 27
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−41% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.59×
RSI
39.50 (Weak)
Weak (30–40)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: -0.01
Short-Term
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: -0.78 Signal: -0.77
Long-Term
-0.05 (Weak)
MACD: -1.39 Signal: -1.34
Intraday trend score 31.08

Latest news

CCOI 12 articles Positive: 0 Neutral: 0 Negative: 12
Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Llc
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) alleging that the company made materially false statements about its optical wavelength backlog, customer demand, financial condition, and dividend sustainability. The lawsuit covers investors who purchased Cogent securities between February 29, 2024 and May 1, 2026. The lead plaintiff deadline is September 21, 2026.

CCOI class action lawsuit securities fraud Cogent Communications optical wavelength backlog investor harm false statements financial misrepresentation
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The company is accused of making materially false and misleading statements regarding its backlog, customer demand, revenue growth targets, financial capacity, and dividend policy. Allegations include overstating customer demand, lacking reasonable basis for financial projections, and undisclosed risks related to executive stock pledging activities.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
PLAB IMPORTANT DEADLINE: ROSEN, TOP RANKED GLOBAL COUNSEL, Encourages Photronics, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important September 4 Deadline in Securities Class Action – PLAB

Rosen Law Firm has filed securities class action lawsuits against Photronics, Inc., UWM Holdings Corporation, and Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. The firm is seeking lead plaintiffs with losses exceeding $100,000. The Photronics lawsuit alleges the company made false statements about its product pipeline and demand stability, while concealing a critical bottleneck in design releases. Investors have until September 4, 2026 to join the class action.

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Subject of a securities class action lawsuit filed by Rosen Law Firm, indicating alleged securities violations and investor losses, though specific details are not provided in the article excerpt.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Llc
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. alleging that the company made materially false statements about its optical wavelength backlog, customer demand, financial condition, and dividend sustainability. The lawsuit covers investors who purchased Cogent securities between February 29, 2024 and May 1, 2026. The lead plaintiff deadline is September 21, 2026.

CCOI class action lawsuit securities fraud optical wavelength backlog false statements investor harm financial misrepresentation dividend policy
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The company is accused of making materially false and misleading statements regarding its backlog, customer demand, revenue growth targets, financial capacity, and dividend policy. Allegations include overstating customer demand, lacking reasonable basis for financial projections, and undisclosed risks related to executive stock pledging activities.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer Llp
Kaplan Fox Notifies Investors of Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) of the Lead Plaintiff Deadline on September 21, 2026

Kaplan Fox has filed class action lawsuits against Cogent Communications Holdings, PROCEPT BioRobotics, and EquipmentShare.Com Inc. The primary case involves Cogent, where investors claim the company misrepresented demand for optical wavelengths and inflated order backlogs that never materialized into paying customers. Following CEO David Schaeffer's admission of customer delays in wavelength installations on May 4, 2026, Cogent's stock fell 29% to $16.37 per share. Lead plaintiff deadlines range from September 21-22, 2026.

CCOI PRCT EQPT class action lawsuit securities fraud investor losses misrepresentation optical wavelengths
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Company allegedly misrepresented demand and inflated order backlogs that failed to materialize. CEO admitted to customer delays in wavelength installations, resulting in a 29% stock price decline ($6.79 per share drop) on May 4, 2026. Class action lawsuit filed for securities fraud.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Kahn Swick & Foti, Llc
Cogent Communications Holdings Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Undisclosed Demand and Backlog Issues and approximately 29% Stock Decline - Investors may Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq, at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

Cogent Communications Holdings (CCOI) faces a securities fraud class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to disclose material information about its optical wavelength backlog and demand issues during February 29, 2024 to May 1, 2026. The company's stock declined approximately 29%. Investors who purchased shares during this period have until September 21, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications. Allegations include misrepresentation of backlog orders, customer delivery issues, unachievable revenue targets, and undisclosed risks related to CEO David Schaeffer's stock pledging activities.

CCOI securities fraud class action lawsuit backlog misrepresentation undisclosed demand issues stock decline optical wavelength services lead plaintiff
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The company is accused of material misrepresentations regarding backlog orders, demand for services, revenue targets, and financial capacity. The stock declined approximately 29% during the class period, and executives allegedly concealed critical information about business fundamentals and CEO stock pledging risks.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Pomerantz Llp
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – CCOI

Pomerantz Law Firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI), alleging securities fraud and unlawful business practices. The lawsuit stems from Cogent's repeated misrepresentations regarding its wavelength business performance, including overstated backlog figures, missed installation targets, and undisclosed operational constraints. The company's stock declined significantly following multiple earnings announcements that revealed lower-than-expected revenues and customer connections. Investors who purchased Cogent securities during the class period have until September 21, 2026, to request Lead Plaintiff status.

CCOI class action lawsuit securities fraud Cogent Communications wavelength business backlog misrepresentation stock decline investor losses
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The company is the subject of a securities fraud class action lawsuit. The article documents a pattern of misleading statements about backlog figures, installation capacity, and revenue growth. Stock prices fell significantly following multiple earnings announcements (10%, 7%, 19%, 13%, 56%, 29%, and 29% declines), and management made material admissions about customer delays and operational constraints that contradicted prior guidance.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, A RANKED AND LEADING FIRM, Encourages Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - CCOI

Rosen Law Firm has filed a securities class action lawsuit against Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI) on behalf of investors who purchased stock between February 29, 2024 and May 1, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false statements regarding optical wavelength backlog orders, customer demand, revenue targets, dividend sustainability, and undisclosed risks related to insider stock pledging. The lead plaintiff deadline is September 21, 2026.

CCOI securities class action Cogent Communications optical wavelength backlog misrepresentation investor damages lead plaintiff deadline
Sentiment note

The company is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misrepresentations regarding backlog orders, customer demand, revenue targets, dividend policy sustainability, and insider stock pledging risks. These allegations suggest significant corporate governance and disclosure failures that harmed investors.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, Llp
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Filed; September 21, 2026, Lead Plaintiff Deadline – Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) for allegedly making material misstatements about its optical wavelength services backlog and customer demand. The lawsuit covers the period from February 29, 2024 through May 1, 2026. Cogent's stock dropped 29% on May 4, 2026, following disclosure of wavelength underperformance and customer acceptance delays. Investors have until September 21, 2026 to file for lead plaintiff status.

CCOI securities fraud class action lawsuit optical wavelength services backlog misrepresentation customer demand stock price decline lead plaintiff deadline
Sentiment note

The company is accused of material misstatements regarding its optical wavelength backlog and customer demand. The lawsuit alleges the company misrepresented revenue targets, dividend sustainability, and executive stock pledging risks. Stock declined 29% following disclosure of underperformance, indicating significant investor losses and loss of confidence in company management.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, A LONGSTANDING LAW FIRM, Encourages Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - CCOI

Rosen Law Firm is seeking lead plaintiffs for a securities class action lawsuit against Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI) on behalf of investors who purchased stock between February 29, 2024 and May 1, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false statements regarding optical wavelength backlog orders, customer demand, revenue targets, dividend sustainability, and undisclosed risks related to insider stock pledging activities. The lead plaintiff deadline is September 21, 2026.

CCOI securities class action Cogent Communications optical wavelength backlog misrepresentation investor damages lead plaintiff deadline dividend policy
Sentiment note

The company is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misrepresentations regarding backlog orders, customer demand, revenue targets, financial capacity, dividend sustainability, and insider stock pledging risks. These allegations suggest significant corporate governance and disclosure failures that resulted in investor losses.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro Llp
Cogent Communications Holdings Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Undisclosed Demand and Backlog Issues and approximately 29% Stock Decline - Investors may Contact Reed Kathrein at Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP

Cogent Communications Holdings faces a securities class action lawsuit alleging the company materially misrepresented its optical wavelength backlog as an indicator of future revenue growth. The complaint claims the backlog was largely illusory, with customers unable or unwilling to accept delivery. Stock declined approximately 29% after the company revealed a 20% sequential backlog decline, removed 1,500 old orders, and eventually ceased reporting backlog metrics entirely.

CCOI securities fraud class action lawsuit wavelength backlog misleading disclosures optical communications stock decline investor losses
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Company faces securities fraud allegations for misrepresenting wavelength backlog metrics as revenue indicators when they were largely illusory. Stock declined ~29%, backlog fell 20% sequentially, and management admitted customers were rejecting provisioned wavelengths. The company ceased reporting backlog data, suggesting loss of investor confidence.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro Llp
Wix.com Ltd. Notice of September 22, 2026 Application Deadline for Class Action Lawsuit - Contact Reed Kathrein at Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP Before Application Deadline

Wix.com faces a securities class action lawsuit following a 27% stock price drop in May 2026 after Q1 results revealed a 46% spike in operating expenses. The lawsuit alleges Wix made false statements about its AI initiatives (Base44 and Harmony), overstating their competitiveness and performance while understating associated costs. The company's non-GAAP operating margin collapsed from 21% to 5% due to front-loaded AI compute and marketing expenses. Investors who purchased Wix securities between February 19, 2025 and May 12, 2026 can file claims by the September 22, 2026 deadline.

WIX CCOI securities class action AI initiatives operating expenses misleading statements stock price decline Base44
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Company faces securities class action scrutiny for allegedly misleading financial statements regarding wavelength backlog, with stock declining approximately 29%. The backlog is characterized as 'illusory' in the lawsuit allegations.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Hagens Berman
Cogent Communications Holdings (CCOI) Faces Securities Class Action Scrutinizing Wavelength Backlog as “Illusory,” Case Alleges – HBSS

Cogent Communications Holdings faces a securities class action lawsuit alleging the company materially misrepresented its optical wavelength backlog as an indicator of future revenue growth. The complaint claims the backlog was illusory, with customers unable or unwilling to accept delivery. Stock price declined significantly after the company revealed a 20% sequential backlog decline in February 2025, admitted most funnel opportunities fell out in May 2025, and ceased providing backlog data in February 2026.

CCOI securities class action wavelength backlog misrepresentation optical services revenue conversion investor losses misleading disclosures
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The company faces a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misrepresentation of wavelength backlog metrics. Multiple stock price declines followed disappointing earnings reports revealing the backlog was largely illusory, with customers unable or unwilling to accept delivery. Management's own statements confirmed the funnel 'fell out' and customers were 'pushing out their acceptance,' indicating fundamental problems with the business metric used to justify growth expectations.

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