Cogent Communications (CCOI) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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CCOI Stock Forecast


Cogent Communications (CCOI) stock forecast, based on 32 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $27.50, with a high of $40.00 and a low of $21.00. This represents a 46.28% increase from the last price of $18.80.

$15 $29 $43 $57 $71 $85 High: $40 Avg: $27.5 Low: $21 Last Closed Price: $18.8

CCOI Stock Rating


Cogent Communications stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 9 Buy (28.12%), 19 Hold (59.38%), 4 Sell (12.50%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 32 0 4 19 9 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CCOI Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockCogent Communications46.28%
SectorCommunication Services Stocks 22.60%
IndustryTelecom Stocks 7.47%

Price Target Trends


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts5510
Avg Price Target$27.60$27.60$33.00
Last Closing Price$18.80$18.80$18.80
Upside/Downside46.81%46.81%75.53%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 26137-112
Feb, 26137-112
Jan, 26-47-112
Dec, 25-47-112
Nov, 25-56-112
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 23, 2026Brandon NispelKeyBanc$25.00$16.9647.41%32.98%
Feb 23, 2026Greg WilliamsWilliams Trading$40.00$17.05134.60%112.77%
Feb 23, 2026Oppenheimer$30.00$17.8368.26%59.57%
Feb 22, 2026UBS$21.00$18.5912.96%11.70%
Feb 20, 2026Goldman Sachs$22.00$18.5918.34%17.02%
Nov 07, 2025Timothy HoranOppenheimer$40.00$25.0060.00%112.77%
Nov 07, 2025Eric LuebchowWells Fargo$27.00$24.679.44%43.62%
Sep 02, 2025Goldman Sachs$40.00$36.928.34%112.77%
Aug 18, 2025Eric LuebchowWells Fargo$45.00$34.2531.39%139.36%
Aug 08, 2025Jonathan AtkinRBC Capital$40.00$35.3413.19%112.77%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 23, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Dec 10, 2025KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Nov 07, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Nov 07, 2025KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 18, 2025Wells FargoUnderweightOverweightupgrade
Aug 12, 2025CitigroupPositiveNeutraldowngrade
Aug 08, 2025RBC CapitalOutperformSector Performdowngrade
Nov 14, 2024UBSBuyinitialise
Sep 03, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 27, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast


EPS Forecast

$-10 $-2 $6 $14 $22 $30 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.04$0.11$26.88$-4.28$-3.80---
Avg Forecast$0.85$0.27$21.76$-4.71$-3.95$-2.09$-0.90$0.06
High Forecast$0.86$0.28$22.21$-4.60$-2.00$-0.83$1.02$0.06
Low Forecast$0.83$0.27$21.51$-4.83$-5.90$-4.30$-3.21$0.06
Surprise %22.35%-59.26%23.53%-9.13%-3.80%---

Revenue Forecast

$550M $730M $910M $1B $1B $1B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$589.80M$599.60M$940.92M$1.04B$975.77M---
Avg Forecast$591.60M$598.65M$940.28M$1.04B$1.08B$1.18B$1.29B$1.39B
High Forecast$599.25M$612.18M$942.43M$1.07B$1.11B$1.18B$1.30B$1.43B
Low Forecast$580.28M$590.98M$937.67M$1.02B$1.07B$1.18B$1.29B$1.37B
Surprise %-0.30%0.16%0.07%-0.57%-9.57%---

Net Income Forecast

$-500M $0 $500M $1B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$48.19M$5.15M$1.27B$-204.07M$-182.17M---
Avg Forecast$30.18M$43.16M$1.27B$-225.43M$-211.75M$-121.94M$-129.06M$2.71M
High Forecast$38.20M$51.80M$1.53B$-220.00M$-95.60M$-39.55M$48.91M$2.80M
Low Forecast$22.16M$34.53M$1.02B$-230.86M$-282.48M$-205.68M$-153.72M$2.64M
Surprise %59.67%-88.08%--9.47%-13.97%---

CCOI Forecast FAQ


Is Cogent Communications stock a buy?

Cogent Communications stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 19 Hold, 4 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Cogent Communications is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Cogent Communications's price target?

Cogent Communications's price target, set by 32 Wall Street analysts, averages $27.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $21 at the low end to $40 at the high end, suggesting a potential 46.28% change from the previous closing price of $18.8.

How does Cogent Communications stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Cogent Communications's stock forecast shows a 46.28% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the communication services stocks sector (22.60%) and outperforming the telecom stocks industry (7.47%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Cogent Communications over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 8.33% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 58.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 8.33% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 58.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 58.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.

What is Cogent Communications’s EPS forecast?

Cogent Communications's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $-2.09, marking a -45.00% decrease from the reported $-3.8 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $-0.9 in 2027, and $0.06 in 2028.

What is Cogent Communications’s revenue forecast?

Cogent Communications's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.18B, reflecting a 21.14% increase from the reported $975.77M in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $1.29B, and $1.39B for 2028.

What is Cogent Communications’s net income forecast?

Cogent Communications's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $-122M, representing a -33.06% decrease from the reported $-182M in 2025. Projections indicate $-129M in 2027, and $2.71M in 2028.