NASDAQ$CCOI
Cogent Communications Holdings Inc · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Cogent announced its Q2 2021 financial results, featuring a revenue increase and a dividend increase.
Cogent Communications reported a service revenue of $147.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, representing a 0.8% increase from the previous quarter and a 4.9% increase year-over-year. The company's Board approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.805 per common share, marking a 3.2% increase from the previous quarter.
- Service revenue reached $147.9 million, up 0.8% QoQ and 4.9% YoY.
- On-net revenue increased by 1.0% QoQ and 7.0% YoY, reaching $111.0 million.
- Off-net revenue decreased slightly by 0.1% QoQ and 0.9% YoY, totaling $36.7 million.
- GAAP gross profit increased by 3.6% year-over-year to $69.6 million, with a gross margin of 47.1%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Cogent · Revenue · Quarterly
$148M
Revenue by segment
Cogent · $148M total across 2 segments · Q2 2021
- On-Net$111M+6.9%75.2%
- Off-Net$36.7M-0.8%24.8%
Forward guidance
Cogent expects to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cogent does not know the ultimate scope and duration of the pandemic, the availability and efficacy of vaccines and therapeutic treatments, government actions that have been taken, or may be taken in the future in response to the pandemic and global economic conditions during and after the pandemic.
Tailwinds
- Majority of Cogent’s workforce continues to work remotely with dedication.
- Cogent's network is well-positioned to handle increased traffic demands.
- The company is focused on maintaining its strong financial position.
- Cogent is actively managing its costs to mitigate the impact of the pandemic.
- The company continues to invest in its network infrastructure.
Headwinds
- The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related government restrictions on Cogent’s business is unknown as a significant amount of uncertainty and volatility remains.
- Cogent may experience slowdowns in new customer orders.
- It may be difficult to collect from customers who are experiencing financial distress.
- There may be an increase in customer churn.
- Difficulties accessing the buildings and locations where Cogent installs new services and serves existing customers, or have difficulties procuring, shipping or installing necessary equipment on its network.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
-2.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
-3.8%
Avg return
5 days after
-5.1%
Avg return
30 days after
41%
26 / 64 earnings
Positive
+19.3%
Q2 2023
Best reaction
-34.8%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -29.4% | -28.1% | -29.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -29.4% | -29.7% | -31.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | -34.8% | -46.2% | -48.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | -7.3% | -3.6% | -10.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | -9.5% | -11.0% | -23.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | -1.1% | -6.7% | -7.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | +5.9% | +6.7% | +8.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -6.0% | -7.7% | -13.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.7% | -9.6% | -19.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.8% | +2.2% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +19.3% | +22.3% | +15.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | -9.1% | -12.0% | -14.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | -4.4% | -1.4% | -9.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.2% | +3.0% | +9.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -8.1% | -8.7% | -16.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.4% | +3.5% | -0.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | +5.6% | +3.4% | +1.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.0% | -0.8% | -3.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.6% | +2.7% | +0.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +5.3% | +10.2% | +9.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.8% | +1.2% | +8.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -5.6% | +2.8% | +1.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | -13.1% | -21.1% | -22.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | -7.5% | -11.2% | -8.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.6% | +8.4% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +8.5% | +12.9% | +7.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -8.8% | -7.7% | -3.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.3% | +2.6% | +6.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.6% | -3.2% | +3.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.8% | -1.6% | -6.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -3.8% | -4.5% | +4.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.9% | +1.1% | +4.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.9% | -3.2% | -7.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | -20.4% | -14.0% | -12.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | +8.0% | +6.4% | +15.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -7.7% | -4.1% | -5.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.2% | -2.4% | -0.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | +9.5% | +14.4% | +2.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | -13.8% | -14.2% | -15.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +7.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +12.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -7.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -7.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -6.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +11.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -8.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -8.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.5% | — | — |
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