Cogent (CCOI) | Dividend History & Payments | 2013 - 2025
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TL;DR: Cogent Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Cogent has paid $4.99 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 15.42%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 1.65%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $12.51 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 21, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$4.99
12-Month Div. Yield
15.42%
3-Year Total Dividend
$12.51
3-Year Avg Dividend
$4.17
3-Year Avg Yield
1.65%
Last 5Y Dividend
$18.15
All Time Dividend
$31.20
Date Range
Sep 2013 - Aug 2025
Cogent Yearly Dividend History Chart
Cogent Dividend History From 2013 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | $3.02 | $1.01 | 6.13% |
| 2024 | 4 | $3.90 | $0.98 | 5.59% |
| 2023 | 4 | $3.76 | $0.94 | 5.81% |
| 2022 | 4 | $3.56 | $0.89 | 5.98% |
| 2021 | 4 | $3.18 | $0.80 | 4.37% |
| 2020 | 4 | $2.77 | $0.69 | 3.95% |
| 2019 | 4 | $2.44 | $0.61 | 4.33% |
| 2018 | 4 | $2.12 | $0.53 | 4.29% |
| 2017 | 4 | $1.80 | $0.45 | 4.30% |
| 2016 | 4 | $1.51 | $0.38 | 4.02% |
| 2015 | 4 | $1.46 | $0.36 | 4.53% |
| 2014 | 4 | $1.17 | $0.29 | 3.26% |
| 2013 | 2 | $0.51 | $0.26 | 1.46% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | $1.01 | 3.14% | $32.36 |
| May 22, 2025 | $1.01 | 2.15% | $46.89 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $1.00 | 1.47% | $68.52 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.99 | 1.21% | $82.19 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $0.98 | 1.35% | $72.93 |
| May 22, 2024 | $0.97 | 1.65% | $59.14 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.96 | 1.49% | $64.93 |
| Nov 22, 2023 | $0.95 | 1.44% | $66.30 |
| Aug 23, 2023 | $0.94 | 1.36% | $69.30 |
| May 17, 2023 | $0.94 | 1.50% | $62.37 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.93 | 1.52% | $60.96 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $0.92 | 1.57% | $58.25 |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.91 | 1.57% | $57.55 |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.88 | 1.49% | $59.17 |
| Mar 8, 2022 | $0.85 | 1.36% | $62.99 |
| Nov 18, 2021 | $0.83 | 1.07% | $77.77 |
| Aug 19, 2021 | $0.81 | 1.12% | $71.58 |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.78 | 1.01% | $77.14 |
| Mar 11, 2021 | $0.76 | 1.17% | $64.43 |
| Nov 19, 2020 | $0.73 | 1.27% | $57.54 |
| Aug 20, 2020 | $0.70 | 1.07% | $65.69 |
| May 21, 2020 | $0.68 | 0.90% | $75.81 |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.66 | 0.81% | $81.40 |
| Nov 21, 2019 | $0.64 | 1.04% | $61.66 |
| Aug 22, 2019 | $0.62 | 1.07% | $58.07 |
| May 16, 2019 | $0.60 | 1.05% | $57.09 |
| Mar 7, 2019 | $0.58 | 1.19% | $48.76 |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $0.56 | 1.12% | $50.05 |
| Aug 16, 2018 | $0.54 | 1.02% | $52.70 |
| May 16, 2018 | $0.52 | 1.04% | $49.90 |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.50 | 1.11% | $45.05 |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $0.48 | 1.02% | $46.95 |
| Aug 16, 2017 | $0.46 | 1.09% | $42.25 |
| May 16, 2017 | $0.44 | 1.15% | $38.15 |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.42 | 1.05% | $40.15 |
| Nov 18, 2016 | $0.40 | 1.02% | $39.10 |
| Aug 17, 2016 | $0.38 | 1.06% | $35.79 |
| May 18, 2016 | $0.37 | 0.96% | $38.38 |
| Mar 8, 2016 | $0.36 | 0.97% | $37.01 |
| Nov 18, 2015 | $0.35 | 1.04% | $33.74 |
| Aug 19, 2015 | $0.34 | 1.20% | $28.31 |
| May 20, 2015 | $0.42 | 1.31% | $31.99 |
| Mar 9, 2015 | $0.35 | 1.00% | $34.86 |
| Nov 24, 2014 | $0.31 | 0.88% | $35.42 |
| Aug 27, 2014 | $0.30 | 0.87% | $34.66 |
| May 28, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.46% | $36.67 |
| Mar 5, 2014 | $0.39 | 1.06% | $36.81 |
| Nov 25, 2013 | $0.37 | 0.95% | $39.01 |
| Sep 3, 2013 | $0.14 | 0.46% | $30.71 |
Cogent Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cogent
CCOI | $4.99 | 15.42% | 1.65% | $4.17 | Aug 21, 2025 |
IDT
IDT | $0.11 | 0.17% | 0.13% | $0.07 | Mar 17, 2025 |
AT&T
T | $1.12 | 4.05% | 1.53% | $1.12 | Apr 10, 2025 |
T-Mobile US
TMUS | $4.17 | 1.89% | 0.37% | $2.04 | Aug 29, 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Cogent been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Cogent has been paying dividends for 12 years, from 2013 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $31.20 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Cogent's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Cogent's most recent dividend payment was $1.01 per share, with an ex-dividend date of August 21, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Cogent's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Cogent's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $3.90 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Cogent's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Cogent's dividend payments, the company paid $3.76 per share in 2023 versus $3.90 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.14. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Cogent have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Cogent has paid a total of $28.41 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $7,402.29 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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