Company / Free Cash Flow
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
-$198.1M
FY2025
5-year range
-$203.6M / $100.3M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#61 of 65
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 65 Communication Services companies, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. is in the bottom 6% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow returned to growth in FY2025 after 3 years of decline, reaching -$198M.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-$198M in FY2025.
Declined from -$112M to -$198M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 6% in Communication ServicesTop 94% of 65This company -$198.1M Sector average $3.5B
▼
-105.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 2.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #61 out of 65 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2019.
- Lowest free cash flow in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score -0.06 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$198.1M | +2.7% |
| FY2024 | -$203.6M | -81.4% |
| FY2023 | -$112.3M | -218.5% |
| FY2022 | $94.7M | -5.6% |
| FY2021 | $100.3M | +18.9% |
| FY2020 | $84.4M | -17.2% |
| FY2019 | $101.9M | +21.3% |
| FY2018 | $84.0M | +27.4% |
| FY2017 | $65.9M | +5.0% |
| FY2016 | $62.7M | +30.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026