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13 Aug 2026, 02:30 UTC · 2h ago
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Cogent Communications is facing a securities class action lawsuit alleging it misrepresented the demand and validity of its optical wavelength backlog. — Allegations of inflated backlogs suggest future revenue misses and potential systemic overstatement of growth prospects.
-0.60The lawsuit claims Cogent lacked the financial capacity or fundamentals to maintain its long-standing dividend policy. — A potential dividend cut is a primary catalyst for price depreciation in income-focused stocks.
-0.50The legal complaint alleges that CEO David Schaeffer may be forced to sell large quantities of stock due to high-risk pledging activities. — Forced insider selling creates significant downward price pressure and signals poor governance/personal financial instability.
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Investors who purchased CCOI shares between February 29, 2024, and May 1, 2026, have until September 21, 2026, to file lead plaintiff applications. — This is a procedural deadline for a lawsuit already in progress, carrying low immediate market movement.
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The company is facing a securities class action lawsuit alleging misleading statements regarding revenue backlogs and financial stability.
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