Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses in Cogent to Contact Him Directly to Discuss Their Options

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - August 26, 2026) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, reminds investors of the September 21, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. ("Cogent" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CCOI).

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WHY: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, informs investors of the federal securities class action on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Cogent securities between February 29, 2024 and May 1, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period").

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To learn more about the Cogent class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/CCOI or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). A class action lawsuit has already been filed.

If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 21, 2026. The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

THE ALLEGATIONS:

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (a) that the vast majority of the purported orders in Cogent's optical wavelength "backlog" were unlikely to ever result in a paid order; (b) that large quantities of the customers in Cogent's purported optical wavelength "backlog" were unable or unwilling to accept delivery even if Cogent was in a position to provision the wavelength in a timely manner; (c) that, as a result of (a)-(b) above, defendants had materially misrepresented customer demand for Cogent's optical wavelength services and the nature of the Company's purported "backlog" of wavelength orders; (d) that, as a result of (a)-(c) above, Cogent was not on track to achieve its revenue and margin targets and such targets lacked a reasonable basis in objective fact; (e) that Cogent did not have the financial capacity or business fundamentals to maintain its long-standing dividend policy; and (f) that there was a material, undisclosed risk that defendant Schaeffer would be forced to sell vast quantities of Cogent stock as a result of his high-risk pledging activities, thereby further depressing the price of Cogent stock in the event the truth regarding Cogent's "backlog," demand issues, and financial position were ever revealed.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Cogent's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the Cogent Securities Class Action Lawsuit

Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?

How much did Cogent stock drop?

Following the alleged corrective disclosures, Cogent shares fell approximately [% on DATE], as described in the complaint.

Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.

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Source: Faruqi & Faruqi LLP