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IRDM Stock Chart & Stats
$45.78
$0.33(0.72%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$45.78
$0.33(0.72%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.65 - $57.18
Previous CloseN/A
Volume90.38K
Average Volume (3M)2.77M
Market Cap
$5.19B
Enterprise Value$7.53K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$184.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.76B
Price to Earnings (P/E)55.7
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Oct 15, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.22%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.88
Shares Outstanding105,960,380
10 Day Avg. Volume1,548,160
30 Day Avg. Volume2,765,270
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.29
Price to Book (P/B)4.03
Price to Sales (P/S)2.14
P/FCF Ratio6.22
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$48.00Price Target Upside4.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.99
Revenue Forecast (FY)$926.88M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Profitability ExpansionThe long-term shift from losses to solid profitability, alongside multi-year revenue expansion, indicates a more mature and economically viable operating model. Healthy recent margins provide a foundation for continued investment in the network and customer offerings.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistently strong operating cash flow and substantial free cash flow give Iridium internal funding capacity for network investment, debt service and shareholder returns. This cash profile is a durable strength even though recent free-cash-flow growth has moderated.
Global LEO Network And Recurring ServicesA global constellation serving maritime, aviation, government and remote IoT customers creates infrastructure and coverage advantages that are difficult to replicate quickly. Recurring connectivity fees from activated devices can support durable revenue visibility.
Bears Say
High Leverage And Reduced Equity CushionElevated leverage increases fixed financial obligations and makes results more sensitive to operating weakness or higher funding costs. The smaller equity cushion also limits flexibility for strategic investment, acquisitions or absorbing unexpected setbacks.
Cooling Growth And Cash-Flow MomentumThe divergence between slightly higher revenue and lower TTM net income suggests that earnings conversion is becoming less predictable. Choppy, recently declining free cash flow could constrain deleveraging and reduce the pace of future investment.
Acquisition Financing And Integration RiskThe pending merger and Aireon consolidation add financing and integration complexity to an already leveraged balance sheet. If loan amendments or approvals are delayed, refinancing terms and execution demands could pressure cash allocation and financial flexibility.
Iridium Communications News
IRDM FAQ
What was Iridium Communications’s price range in the past 12 months?
Iridium Communications lowest stock price was $15.64 and its highest was $57.18 in the past 12 months.
What is Iridium Communications’s market cap?
Iridium Communications’s market cap is $5.19B.
When is Iridium Communications’s upcoming earnings report date?
Iridium Communications’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 15, 2026 which is in 53 days.
How were Iridium Communications’s earnings last quarter?
Iridium Communications released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.282 by -$0.192.
Is Iridium Communications overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Iridium Communications’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Iridium Communications pay dividends?
Iridium Communications pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.22%. See more information on Iridium Communications dividends here
What is Iridium Communications’s EPS estimate?
Iridium Communications’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Iridium Communications have?
Iridium Communications has 105,960,380 shares outstanding.
What happened to Iridium Communications’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Iridium Communications reported an EPS of $0.09 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.282. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.804%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Iridium Communications?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IRDM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Iridium Communications Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$48.00 (4.85% Upside)
$48.00 (4.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
IRDM Sentiment 58%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 474.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $19.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
85.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Iridium Communications
Iridium Communications Inc. provides critical mobile voice and data communication services and products across the globe. The company serves a broad spectrum of clients, including businesses, both the United States and international governments, non-governmental organizations, and individual consumers worldwide. Their core offerings include postpaid and prepaid mobile satellite voice and data connectivity, push-to-talk services, broadband data solutions, and advanced Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities. Additionally, Iridium supports hosted payload services and various specialized data applications, such as satellite time and location tracking, inbound connections from public telephone networks, short message services, subscriber identity module (SIM) management, and other related operational and peripheral services. The company delivers comprehensive voice and data solutions designed for specific operational needs. These encompass tracking devices for personnel and assets (such as equipment, vehicles, and aircraft), essential beyond-line-of-sight communication for aviation, maritime communication systems, and customized secure communication solutions for high-value individuals. Iridium also supplies mobile communication and data devices tailored for military and intelligence agencies, featuring secure satellite handsets along with netted voice, messaging, and paging services. Furthermore, it provides maintenance services for the United States government's dedicated ground gateway. Iridium's product portfolio includes a variety of hardware such as satellite handsets, personal connectivity devices, voice and data modems, broadband data terminals, and IoT data devices. These are supported by an array of accessories, including batteries, holsters, headphones, portable auxiliary antennas, adaptors, USB cables, and charging units, complemented by robust engineering and support services. Commercial end-users access Iridium's products and services via a comprehensive wholesale distribution network comprising service providers, value-added resellers, and manufacturers. Established in 2000 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company was formerly known as Iridium Holdings LLC before changing its name in September 2009.
IRDM Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive outlook driven by steady top-line growth (service revenue +2%), strong product pipeline momentum (Iridium 9604, PNT ASIC, NTN Direct) and improving ARPU in voice and data (+7%). Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, highlighted robust engineering and government revenue growth, and projected meaningful free cash flow over the decade. Headwinds include a 5% decline in Q1 OEBITDA (partly driven by a one-time compensation accounting change with a $17M FY impact), a 5% decline in commercial broadband, higher Q1 SG&A, and uncertainty on the timing of large PNT contract revenue. Overall, the positives — recurring revenue growth, product/standards progress, and cash flow outlook — outweigh the near-term operational and timing challenges.View all IRDM earnings summariesIRDM Revenue Breakdown
54.57% U.S.
45.43% Other
IRDM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$48.00
▲(4.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.54% Insiders
16.03% Mutual Funds
11.67% Other Institutional Investors
30.68% Public Companies and Individual Investors