Cogent Communications Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CCOI) reported mixed second-quarter results, missing analyst estimates on both revenue and earnings per share (EPS), triggering a negative pre-market reaction. The stock was down approximately 2% ahead of the opening bell, reflecting investor disappointment with the quarterly performance.
Earnings and Revenue Performance vs. Estimates
- Revenue: The company reported $246.2 million in service revenue for Q2 2025, a 5.5% decline year-over-year and a slight 0.3% drop from the previous quarter. This fell short of analyst expectations of $254.6 million.
- EPS: Cogent posted a loss of $1.21 per share, worse than the estimated loss of $0.95. The wider-than-expected loss suggests ongoing cost pressures or integration challenges following its Sprint acquisition.
- Wavelength Revenue Growth: One bright spot was a 27.2% increase in wavelength revenue, though this was not enough to offset broader declines in other segments.
Market Reaction & Recent Performance
The immediate pre-market decline follows a relatively flat performance over the past month, with shares down about 11% in the last four weeks. The market’s reaction appears tied to the revenue miss and deteriorating profitability, as investors weigh whether Cogent can stabilize its top-line performance.
Key Takeaways from the Press Release
- Dividend Increase & Buyback Expansion: Despite the earnings miss, Cogent raised its quarterly dividend and expanded its stock repurchase program by $100 million, signaling confidence in long-term cash flow generation.
- T-Mobile Commercial Agreement Impact: Revenue from the T-Mobile partnership was $1.1 million in Q2, down sharply from $5.9 million a year ago, indicating reduced contributions from this deal.
Looking Ahead
Analysts currently expect Q3 2025 revenue of $258.1 million, representing a sequential improvement. However, full-year revenue projections of $1.02 billion imply only modest growth, raising questions about Cogent’s ability to accelerate sales in a competitive telecom landscape.
For a deeper dive into Cogent’s earnings estimates and historical performance, visit CCOI Earnings & Estimates.
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