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COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC.
CIK 1158324Updated Sep 26, 2026
SecurityCCOI · NASDAQ · equity
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COGENT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC · through Jun 26, 2014
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Cogent Communications (NASDAQ: CCOI) is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high-speed Internet access, Ethernet transport, optical wavelength, optical transport and colocation services. Cogent’s facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides services in 308 markets globally. Cogent Communications is headquartered at 2450 N Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20037. For more information, visit www.cogentco.com. Cogent Communications can be reached in the United States at (202) 295-4200 or via email at info@cogentco.com.
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Recent filings
144 filing
10-Q filing
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Items 2.02, 9.01
SCHEDULE 13G/A filing
4 filing
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Financials
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 3,099,784,000Source | 3,173,102,000Source | 3,211,619,000Source | 1,010,182,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 1,721,074,000Source | 1,664,167,000Source | 1,537,817,000Source | 544,430,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | — | — | 472,815,000Source | — |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 148,515,000Source | 198,486,000Source | 75,092,000Source | 223,783,000Source |
| Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, CurrentUSD | 88,050,000Source | 96,934,000Source | 135,475,000Source | 44,123,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 450,581,000Source | 482,101,000Source | 513,627,000Source | 365,913,000Source |
| Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, CurrentUSD | 67,701,000Source | 74,104,000Source | 80,588,000Source | 45,878,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 3,163,632,000Source | 2,950,254,000Source | 2,602,063,000Source | 1,528,814,000Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Common Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 50,000Source | 49,000Source | 49,000Source | 48,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | -708,582,000Source | -376,345,000Source | 17,137,000Source | -1,074,588,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | -63,848,000Source | 222,848,000Source | 609,556,000Source | -518,632,000Source |
| Additional Paid in Capital, Common StockUSD | 643,256,000Source | 629,829,000Source | 606,755,000Source | 575,064,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 3,099,784,000Source | 3,173,102,000Source | 3,211,619,000Source | 1,010,182,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 220,841,000Source | 253,336,000Source | 373,324,000Source | 120,284,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 54,576,000Source | 57,172,000Source | 67,962,000Source | 12,005,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 30,571,000Source | 39,805,000Source | 48,356,000Source | 27,208,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 269,753,000Source | 302,004,000Source | 330,095,000Source | 94,587,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 333,294,000Source | 398,266,000Source | 471,498,000Source | — |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 28,568,000Source | 40,129,000Source | 61,639,000Source | 82,636,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Accrued Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 109,582,000Source | 134,609,000Source | 120,523,000Source | 63,889,000Source |
| Deferred Revenue, CurrentUSD | 6,417,000Source | 6,239,000Source | 6,549,000Source | 4,911,000Source |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 333,294,000Source | 398,266,000Source | 471,498,000Source | 44,775,000Source |
| Long-term DebtUSD | 1,730,400,000Source | 1,456,000,000Source | 950,000,000Source | 950,000,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -182,174,000Source | -204,074,000Source | 1,273,441,000Source | 5,146,000Source |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation, Depletion and AmortizationUSD | 270,181,000Source | — | — | 92,222,000Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts ReceivableUSD | -8,884,000Source | -38,541,000Source | 51,002,000Source | 2,838,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -64,972,000Source | -51,623,000Source | -69,582,000Source | 16,539,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | -10,579,000Source | -8,645,000Source | 17,345,000Source | 173,707,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | — | -12,323,000Source | -2,191,000Source | — |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -87,569,000Source | 21,492,000Source | 76,726,000Source | -78,971,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 187,569,000Source | 194,998,000Source | 129,632,000Source | 78,971,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | 16,686,000Source | 7,968,000Source | — | — |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | 62,904,000Source | 105,925,000Source | -257,851,000Source | -144,849,000Source |
| Dividends paid | — | — | — | — |
| Repayments of Long-term DebtUSD | — | — | — | 790,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | -22,804,000Source | 114,135,000Source | -162,131,000Source | -52,712,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 205,112,000Source | 227,916,000Source | 113,781,000Source | 275,912,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 154,748,000Source | 133,954,000Source | 104,698,000Source | 66,479,000Source |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | -659,000Source | — | — | — |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 12,440,000Source | -4,637,000Source | 1,649,000Source | — |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | 26,417,000Source | 25,738,000Source | 26,924,000Source | 24,439,000Source |
| Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, NetUSD | — | — | 13,439,000Source | -43,113,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), UnrealizedUSD | — | — | — | 31,561,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber PropertyUSD | — | — | -212,000Source | -372,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -62,791,000Source | -55,575,000Source | -53,964,000Source | 21,230,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -182,174,000Source | — | — | — |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | -182,174,000Source | -204,074,000Source | 1,273,441,000Source | 5,146,000Source |
| Operating Lease, ExpenseUSD | 31,900,000Source | 35,300,000Source | 29,100,000Source | 21,800,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Lease IncomeUSD | — | — | — | 34,914Source |
| Proceeds from Stock Options ExercisedUSD | 175,000Source | 2,204,000Source | 1,227,000Source | 614,000Source |
| Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed TaxUSD | 975,766,000Source | 1,036,104,000Source | 940,922,000Source | 599,604,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of RevenueUSD | 534,962,000Source | 641,836,000Source | 544,232,000Source | 228,154,000Source |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 274,436,000Source | 275,781,000Source | 275,318,000Source | 163,021,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | -101,073,000Source | -197,606,000Source | -129,329,000Source | 113,959,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -244,965,000Source | -259,649,000Source | 1,219,477,000Source | 26,376,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -62,791,000Source | -55,575,000Source | -53,964,000Source | 21,230,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -182,174,000Source | — | — | — |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | -3.8Source | -4.28Source | 26.88Source | 0.11Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | -3.8Source | -4.28Source | 26.62Source | 0.11Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 47,928,826Source | 47,627,873Source | 47,373,361Source | 46,875,992Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 47,928,826Source | 47,627,873Source | 47,837,512Source | 47,207,298Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Business Combination, Acquisition Related CostsUSD | — | 21,407,000Source | 18,492,000Source | 2,248,000Source |
| Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, DeclaredUSD per share | 3.05Source | 3.92Source | 3.76Source | 3.56Source |
| Costs and ExpensesUSD | 1,079,579,000Source | 1,237,042,000Source | 1,070,251,000Source | 485,645,000Source |
| Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, NonproductionUSD | 268,400,000Source | — | — | — |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, DomesticUSD | -244,571,000Source | -257,523,000Source | 1,217,084,000Source | 34,784,000Source |
| Interest and Other IncomeUSD | 4,936,000Source | 14,557,000Source | 7,030,000Source | 3,438,000Source |
| Interest ExpenseUSD | — | 123,317,000Source | 106,783,000Source | 67,584,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | -182,174,000Source | -204,074,000Source | 1,273,441,000Source | 5,146,000Source |
| Operating Lease, ExpenseUSD | 31,900,000Source | 35,300,000Source | 29,100,000Source | 21,800,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Lease IncomeUSD | — | — | — | 34,914Source |
| Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed TaxUSD | 975,766,000Source | 1,036,104,000Source | 940,922,000Source | 599,604,000Source |
Filing attachments
tm2622093d1_ex99-1.htm · 8-K · 2026-08-06
EX-99.1 2 tm2622093d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cogent Contacts: For For Investor Public Relations: Relations: Jocelyn John Chang Johnson + 1 (202) 295-4299 + 1 (202) 295-4212 jajohnson@cogentco.com investor.relations@cogentco.com Cogent Communications Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Financial and Business Highlights Cogent sold ten of its owned data centers f…
Read attachment ↗tm2619124d1_ex99-1.htm · 8-K · 2026-06-29
EX-99.1 2 tm2619124d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cogent Contacts: For Public For Investor Relations: Relations: Jocelyn Johnson John Chang + 1 (202) 295-4299 + 1 (202) 295-4212 jajohnson@cogentco.com investor.relations@cogentco.com Cogent Communications Announces Closing of Sale of 10 Data Center Facilities WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2026 - Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (“…
Read attachment ↗tm2617890d1_ex4-1.htm · 8-K · 2026-06-15
EX-4.1 2 tm2617890d1_ex4-1.htm EXHIBIT 4.1 Exhibit 4.1 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE Dated as of June 15, 2026 among COGENT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, LLC and COGENT FINANCE, INC., as the Issuers, the Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee 6.500% SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2032 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”), dated as of June 15, 2026, among Cogent Communications Group, LLC (the “Company”), Cogent Finance, Inc. (the “Co…
Read attachment ↗tm2615510d1_ex99-1.htm · 8-K · 2026-05-26
EX-99.1 3 tm2615510d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cogent Contacts: For Public Relations: For Investor Relations: Jocelyn Johnson John Chang + 1 (202) 295-4299 + 1 (202) 295-4212 jajohnson@cogentco.com investor.relations@cogentco.com Cogent Communications Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell 10 Data Center Facilities WASHINGTON, D.C., May 26, 2026 - Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (“Cogent”) (NASDAQ: C…
Read attachment ↗tm2613224d3_ex99-1.htm · 8-K · 2026-05-04
EX-99.1 2 tm2613224d3_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cogent Contacts: For Public Relations: For Investor Relations: Jocelyn Johnson John Chang + 1 (202) 295-4299 + 1 (202) 295-4212 jajohnson@cogentco.com investor.relations@cogentco.com Cogent Communications Reports First Quarter 2026 Results Financial and Business Highlights Service revenue was $239.2 million for Q1 2026 and was $…
Read attachment ↗tm266769d1_ex99-1.htm · 8-K · 2026-02-20
EX-99.1 2 tm266769d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cogent Contacts: For For Public Relations: Investor Relations: Jocelyn Johnson John Chang + 1 (202) 295-4299 + 1 (202) 295-4212 jajohnson@cogentco.com investor.relations@cogentco.com Cogent Communications Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 and Full Year 2025 Results Financial and Business Highlights Service revenue was $240.5 million …
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