Cogent Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Cogent Communications reported Q4 2024 revenue of $252.3 million, a 7.3% decline year-over-year. Despite lower revenue, EBITDA improved to $41.9 million, with an EBITDA margin expansion to 16.6%. Net loss was $43.3 million, narrowing from a net income of $200.2 million in Q4 2023, which included a one-time gain from the Sprint acquisition.
Q4 2024 revenue declined 7.3% year-over-year to $252.3 million.
EBITDA increased to $41.9 million, up from $6.0 million in Q4 2023.
Net loss of $43.3 million, compared to a net income of $200.2 million in Q4 2023 due to a one-time gain.
Service revenue decline was driven by lower on-net and off-net revenue.
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Forward Guidance
Cogent expects continued EBITDA margin expansion in 2025, with steady revenue trends and further cost optimizations.
Positive Outlook
- Projected EBITDA margin expansion in 2025.
- Growth in wavelength revenue expected to continue.
- Operational efficiencies to drive improved profitability.
- Expansion of optical wavelength services to more data centers.
- Strategic focus on high-margin segments.
Challenges Ahead
- Declining on-net and off-net revenues remain a challenge.
- Foreign exchange fluctuations may impact revenue.
- Corporate customer losses due to office occupancy trends.
- Higher interest expense affecting bottom-line results.
- Uncertain macroeconomic conditions impacting business spending.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income