Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.13
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
22.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
14 years
CCOI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.1% and trend is rising.
CCOI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield22.1%
Trailing DPS$3.13
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR-5.0%
5Y CAGR1.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.3%
Total Shareholder Yield24.4%
1Y Total Return-67.3%
5Y Total Return-61.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,89310Y ago$10,43720Y ago$54,614
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CCOI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
CCOI Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
CCOI has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -5.0% and 5-year CAGR of 1.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CCOI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 22.1% dividend yield, 2.3% buyback yield, 24.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -61.1%, with dividends contributing 20.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,437 today.
CCOI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$15.96
Avg/Payment$0.7980
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.0200 | — | 6.24% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.0200 | — | 8.95% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.0200 | ↓ -98.0% | 17.89% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $1.0150 | ↑ +0.5% | 10.73% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 22, 2025 | $1.0100 | ↑ +0.5% | 8.70% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $1.0050 | ↑ +1.0% | 5.86% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.9950 | ↑ +1.0% | 4.71% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $0.9850 | ↑ +1.0% | 5.36% | Sep 6, 2024 |
CCOI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
22.1%
#1 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
14Y
1.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
24.4%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st CCOICogent Communication… | $711M | 22.1% | — | 14 | Unknown |
 LUMNLumen Technologies, … | $8.4B | 0.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  IIPRInnovative Industria… | $1.7B | 12.8% | 1.9% | 9 | Sustainable |
 VZVerizon Communicatio… | $191.4B | 6.0% | 66.9% | 21 | Watch |
 TAT&T Inc. | $153.7B | 5.2% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TMUST-Mobile US, Inc. | $196.6B | 2.0% | 37.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  CABOCable One, Inc. | $233M | 7.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 EQIXEquinix, Inc. | $107.7B | 1.7% | 1.4% | 10 | Sustainable |
CCOI Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.04 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $3.05 | -22.2% | 4 | $-3.80 | — | — | 5.1% |
| 2024 | $3.92 | 4.3% | 4 | $-4.30 | — | — | 6.6% |
| 2023 | $3.76 | 5.8% | 4 | $26.62 | 14.1% | 7.08x | 6.3% |
| 2022 | $3.55 | 12.1% | 4 | $0.11 | 3231.8% | 0.03x | 6.0% |
| 2021 | $3.17 | 14.2% | 4 | $1.03 | 307.8% | 0.32x | 5.3% |
| 2020 | $2.77 | 13.7% | 4 | $0.13 | 2134.6% | 0.05x | 4.7% |
| 2019 | $2.44 | 15.1% | 4 | $0.81 | 301.2% | 0.33x | 4.1% |
| 2018 | $2.12 | 17.8% | 4 | $0.63 | 336.5% | 0.30x | 3.6% |
| 2017 | $1.80 | 19.2% | 4 | $0.13 | 1384.6% | 0.07x | 3.0% |
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CCOI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CCOI stock.
How much dividend does CCOI pay per share?
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.13 per share, with a current dividend yield of +22.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CCOI's next ex-dividend date?
CCOI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CCOI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CCOI's dividend safe?
CCOI's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CCOI a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CCOI pay dividends?
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.13 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CCOI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CCOI five years ago would be worth approximately $3,893 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CCOI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CCOI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +22.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.