WASHINGTON, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. ("Cogent") (NASDAQ: CCOI) will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on August 7, 2025 to present Cogent's operating results for the second quarter of 2025 and answer questions. Cogent will issue a press release announcing the operating results at 7:00 a.m. (ET) on August 7, 2025. Participation is open to all parties and this call may be accessed as follows: Dial-in Numbers:1-888-596-4144 for U.S. and Canadian callers 1-646-96 ...

Company Overview - Cogent's network carries approximately 20% of all Internet traffic, serving 206 markets across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Australia[9] - The company serves over 87,200 customer connections, with 69% of revenues from Corporate end users and 31% from Service Provider customers[9] - Cogent focuses on selling Dedicated Internet Access and IP Connectivity, operating a network spanning from Helsinki, Finland to Sydney, Australia[12] Network Infrastructure - The network includes over 58,000 route miles of intercity fiber and over 36,000 miles of intracity fiber in 206 metro markets[12] - Cogent's network is interconnected with over 7,040 different networks and connected to 1,054 data center buildings and 1,769 corporate multi-tenant office buildings[12, 15] - The company has agreements with over 250 building owners (REITs) and operates 54 Cogent data centers with over 606,000 square feet[15] Market Dynamics and Pricing - In the corporate market, the most common On-Net product is 1,000 Mbps for $900/month with a multi-year contract, with typical customers using approximately 12% of purchased capacity[22] - In the NetCentric market, the average price per Mbps was $0.58 in Q4 2019 and $0.53 in Q1 2020, with new sales averaging $0.28 and $0.20 respectively[22] Financial Performance - The company's On-Net revenue for Q1 2020 was $103.5 million, representing a 6.5% year-over-year increase[62] - Off-Net revenue for Q1 2020 was $37.3 million, a decrease of 0.4% quarter-over-quarter[62] - Total revenue for Q1 2020 reached $140.9 million, a 5.1% year-over-year increase[62] - Non-GAAP Gross Margin for Q1 2020 was 60.5%, and EBITDA as adjusted was $50.4 million, representing a 35.8% margin[62] Capital Allocation - Cogent purchased $14 billion of original investment for $60 million through strategic acquisitions[39] - The company has been returning capital to shareholders through share buybacks and dividends, with cumulative totals reaching significant levels from 2005 to Q1 2020[67]

Company Overview - Cogent operates a global network carrying over 20% of all internet traffic[10] - The company provides high-speed internet access, with 69% of revenues from corporate clients and 31% from netcentric clients[10] - Cogent operates in 47 countries across 207 markets[10] Market Opportunity - The potential corporate market includes over 126000 connections[18] - Cogent wins approximately 40% of all corporate proposals[18] - Cogent's network is interconnected with over 7130 access networks[45] Network Infrastructure - The company's network includes over 58000 intercity fiber route miles[45] - Cogent owns 54 data centers with over 606000 square feet[45] - Cogent's network utilization is approximately 30%[45] Financial Performance - In Q2 2020, On-Net revenue was $103.8 million and Off-Net revenue was $37 million[65] - The Non-GAAP Gross Margin in Q2 2020 was 62%[65] - The company has returned over $800 million to shareholders since its IPO[66] Capital Allocation - In 2019, $24 million (43%) of capital expenditure was allocated to new markets, MTOBs, and data centers, while $32.1 million (57%) was for maintenance[64] - Cogent purchased $14 billion of original investment for $60 million through acquisitions[50, 51]

Company Overview - Cogent operates a global network carrying over 20% of all internet traffic[9] - The company's revenue is divided into Corporate (67%) and Netcentric (33%) segments[9] - Cogent operates in 47 countries across 208 markets[9] Market Opportunity - Cogent wins approximately 40% of all proposals in the corporate market[18] - The company interconnects with over 7,220 access networks[42] - Cogent's network has access to approximately 50,000 corporate connections primarily in North America[45] Financial Performance - In Q3 2020, On-Net revenue was $105.1 million, Off-Net revenue was $37.1 million, and Non-Core revenue was $0.1 million[62] - Total revenue in Q3 2020 reached $142.3 million, representing a 3.9% year-over-year increase[62] - Non-GAAP Gross Margin in Q3 2020 was 61.9%[62] - EBITDA as adjusted for Q3 2020 was $54.7 million, with a margin of 38.4%[62] Network Infrastructure - Cogent has agreements with over 250 building owners (REITs)[42] - The company owns 54 data centers with over 606,000 square feet[42] - Cogent's network includes over 58,000 intercity fiber route miles[42]

Company Overview - Cogent operates a global network carrying over 20% of all internet traffic[10] - The company's revenue is segmented into Corporate (65%) and Netcentric (35%)[10] - Cogent operates in 47 countries across 202 markets[10] Market Opportunity - Cogent estimates a potential market of over 91,000 MTOB tenants for its corporate opportunity[18] - The company wins approximately 40% of all proposals in the corporate market[18] - Cogent interconnects with over 7,330 access networks for its Netcentric customers[44] Financial Performance - In Q4 2020, On-Net revenue was 44% and Off-Net revenue was 56% of total revenue[40] - In Q4 2020, Corporate revenue was 65% and NetCentric revenue was 35% of total revenue[40] - Cogent has returned over $895 million to shareholders since its IPO[65] - Cogent's On-Net ARPU was $465 and Off-Net ARPU was $1,026 in Q4 2020[57] - In Q4 2020, On-Net Revenue was $107.1 million, Off-Net Revenue was $36.7 million, and Total Revenue was $143.9 million[64]

Company Overview - Cogent operates a global network carrying over 20% of all internet traffic[10] - The company serves two customer bases: Corporate (63% of revenues) and Netcentric (37% of revenues)[10] - Cogent operates in 48 countries across 210 markets[10] Market Opportunities - Corporate market: Cogent wins approximately 40% of all proposals[18] - Corporate market: Potential market of over 91,000 MTOB tenants[18] - Netcentric market: Cogent prices new services at 50% of market price[27] Network and Infrastructure - Cogent's network has capacity of up to 2,800 Gbps in North America and up to 3,200 Gbps in Europe[42] - The company is interconnected with 7,470+ access networks[43] - Cogent has 2,939 On-Net buildings, including 1,796 multi-tenant office buildings[43] Financial Performance - In Q1 2021, On-Net revenue was $109.9 million, a 6.3% year-over-year increase[62] - In Q1 2021, Total revenue was $146.8 million, a 4.2% year-over-year increase[62] - In Q1 2021, EBITDA as adjusted Margin was 37.9%[62] - Since its IPO, Cogent has returned over $931 million to shareholders[63]

Company Overview - Cogent operates a global network carrying over 20% of all internet traffic[10] - The company operates its network in 48 countries across 210 markets[10] - Cogent's customer base is segmented into Corporate (61% of revenues) and Netcentric (39% of revenues)[10] Market Opportunity & Strategy - Cogent wins approximately 40% of all proposals in the corporate market[19] - Cogent prices new Netcentric services at 50% of the market rate[26] - The company's network is approximately 29% utilized, indicating substantial network capacity[41] Financial Performance & Capital Allocation - In Q2 2021, On-Net revenue accounted for 74% and Off-Net revenue accounted for 18% of the total revenue[38] - In Q2 2021, the On-Net Corporate revenue was 51% and On-Net NetCentric revenue was 49%[38] - Cogent has improved its EBITDA and Adjusted Gross Margin consistently over 20 years at approximately 200 bps per annum[61] - Cogent's Q2 2021 Non-GAAP Gross Margin was 62.1%[60, 73] - Cogent's Q2 2021 EBITDA margin was 38.7%[60, 72] - Cogent has returned over $1 billion to shareholders since its 2005 public offering[61]

Company Overview - Cogent operates a global network carrying over 20% of all internet traffic[8] - The company offers high-speed internet access to two customer bases: Corporate (60% of revenues) and Netcentric (40% of revenues)[8] - Cogent operates its network in 50 countries across 215 markets[8] Market Opportunity - Cogent wins approximately 40% of all On-Net proposals in the corporate sector[9] - The potential corporate market consists of over 92,000 MTOB tenants[9] - Cogent prices new Netcentric services at 50% of the market rate[10] Customer Segmentation - Corporate customers account for 60% of revenue and 4% of traffic, with 61% customer longevity of 4+ years and a monthly churn of 1.2%[11] - Netcentric customers account for 40% of revenue and 96% of traffic, with 45% customer longevity of 4+ years and a monthly churn of 0.9%[11] Network and Cost Advantages - Cogent's network is approximately 29% utilized, indicating substantial network capacity[17] - Cogent purchased $14 Billion of original investment for $60 Million[24] - Approximately 69% of Cogent's traffic originates and terminates on-net[22] Financial Performance - On-Net Revenue in Q3 2021 was $111.1 million, a 5.7% year-over-year increase[36] - Off-Net Revenue in Q3 2021 was $36.7 million, a 1.2% year-over-year decrease[36] - Total Revenue in Q3 2021 was $147.9 million, a 4.0% year-over-year increase[36] - EBITDA as adjusted Margin in Q3 2021 was 39.0%[36] - Cogent has returned over $1 Billion to shareholders since its 2005 public offering[38]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cogent Communications has returned approximately $1.7 billion to investors through buybacks and dividends, with a current dividend growth rate reduced to $0.005 per share due to increased leverage from the Sprint asset integration [4][5][7] - The company anticipates deleveraging quickly, with leverage expected to peak in Q3 2025 before beginning to decline [5][6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Waves business has faced delays, with a target of 800 data centers wave-enabled by the end of 2024, achieving 802 by year-end [24][51] - The installed base for Waves grew by approximately 18% sequentially in Q1 2025, with a focus on improving installation timelines [26][31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has engaged with around 150 counterparties regarding the sale of 24 data centers, with four parties progressing to contract negotiations [12][14] - The market for wavelengths is described as more diffused than initially expected, with a revised target of reaching a $500 million annualized revenue run rate by mid-2028 [51] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Cogent is focused on maximizing value through potential sales or leases of data centers, with a balanced approach to capital allocation between dividends and buybacks [8][17] - The company aims to build credibility with customers in the Waves market, with plans to increase service delivery capabilities as demand grows [29][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the challenges in the Waves business but remains optimistic about achieving a $100 million annualized revenue rate by Q4 2025 [52] - The company is adapting to customer feedback and market conditions, particularly in the context of AI and its impact on demand for wavelengths [39][40] Other Important Information - The company has significant net operating losses (NOLs) in Europe, which may influence tax implications from potential sales of data centers [17] - The competitive landscape is evolving, with competitors responding to Cogent's claims of faster provisioning times [44][45] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is the current dividend growth rate a permanent change? - Management views the reduction in dividend growth as temporary during the deleveraging period, with plans to reaccelerate growth once leverage is reduced [7] Question: What is the status of data center sales? - Management confirmed ongoing discussions with multiple parties, with a focus on maximizing value through either sales or leases [12][14] Question: What are the challenges faced in the Waves business? - Management acknowledged a stale sales funnel and the need to build credibility with customers regarding installation timelines [22][26] Question: What are the updated revenue targets for the Waves business? - The company maintains a target of reaching a $500 million annualized revenue run rate by mid-2028, despite current delays [51]

Market Overview - As of mid-May 2025, the S&P 500 has turned positive year-to-date for the first time in many weeks, indicating a broad recovery across multiple sectors from previous volatility [1][2] - Despite the market improvement, ongoing trade disputes and the Trump administration's tariff policies remain a concern [2] Cogent Communications - Cogent Communications is currently trading at $50.87, with a 12-month stock price forecast of $75.75, indicating a potential upside of 48.91% based on 8 analyst ratings [5][8] - The company has seen a significant drop in share price since February, nearing a one-year low, but has strong growth potential in wavelength services, which have more than doubled in revenue over two years [6][7] - Cogent expects to capture a quarter of the North American wavelength market in the next three years, with current revenue in this category at $7.1 million [7] Regeneron Pharmaceuticals - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is trading at $571.36, with a 12-month stock price forecast of $890.60, suggesting a potential upside of 55.87% based on 26 analyst ratings [9][10] - The company has experienced a 20% decline year-to-date and a 42% drop over the last 12 months, reaching a multi-year low [10] - Regeneron benefits from a robust pipeline and recent sales growth, achieving $14 billion in sales in 2024, up from over $13 billion the previous year [11] - The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 and initiated dividend payments in February 2025, enhancing its appeal to investors [13] Atlas Energy Solutions - Atlas Energy Solutions is currently priced at $13.23, with a 12-month stock price forecast of $19.81, indicating a potential upside of 49.75% based on 12 analyst ratings [14][16] - The company has faced a 42% decline year-to-date amid broader energy sector turmoil but benefits from a specialized focus with little competition [14][15] - Atlas Energy's operations in the Permian Basin provide a geographic advantage, helping to reduce costs and streamline logistics [15]