Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM)

NASDAQ: IRDM · Real-Time Price · USD
37.35
-0.05 (-0.13%)
Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
-0.13%
Market Cap 3.95B
Revenue (ttm) 875.84M
Net Income (ttm) 105.55M
Shares Out 105.73M
EPS (ttm) 0.99
PE Ratio 37.80
Forward PE 33.20
Dividend $0.60 (1.60%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 16, 2026
Volume 1,622,592
Open 37.39
Previous Close 37.40
Day's Range 37.35 - 38.38
52-Week Range 15.65 - 44.36
Beta 0.48
Analysts Hold
Price Target 29.80 (-20.24%)
Earnings Date Apr 23, 2026

About IRDM

Iridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications services and products to businesses, the United States and foreign governments, non-governmental organizations, and consumers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company offers mobile satellite communications services for land mobile end users and aviation sectors; broadband terminals, embedded devices, and handsets for merchant shipping, fishing, leisure and research vessels, and specialized watercraft; satellite-based IoT services; hosted payload and ... [Read more]

Founded 2000
Employees 975
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol IRDM
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Iridium Communications's revenue was $871.66 million, an increase of 4.93% compared to the previous year's $830.68 million. Earnings were $114.37 million, an increase of 1.42%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for IRDM stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $29.8, which is a decrease of -20.24% from the latest price.

Price Target
$29.8
(-20.24% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Iridium Communications Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Revenue and service revenue each grew 2% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with strong IoT and PNT momentum and new products set for mid-year launch. Full-year guidance is affirmed, and free cash flow and dividend growth remain priorities.

5 days ago - Transcripts

Iridium Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

MCLEAN, Va., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium" or the "Company"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, today reporte...

5 days ago - PRNewsWire

Top 2 Tech And Telecom Stocks That May Crash In April

As of April 10, 2026, two stocks in the communication services sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Other symbols: TRIP
18 days ago - Benzinga

Iridium Stock Rises as a Rival Holds Bid Talks. What Dragged AST SpaceMobile Down.

Iridium Communications stock was gaining while AST SpaceMobile was falling amid a flurry of satellite-related news.

Other symbols: ASTS
26 days ago - Barrons

Iridium Announces Release Date for First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results

MCLEAN, Va., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, will host a conference call on ...

26 days ago - PRNewsWire

War in Iran Shows Need for Anti-Drone Technology. These Stocks Could Provide It.

Ondas, BlackSky Technology, and Iridium Communications could be set to benefit from the demand for drones and anti-drone technology.

Other symbols: BKSYONDS
7 weeks ago - Barrons

Iridium Communications Transcript: 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference

A global satellite operator highlighted its resilient L-band network, strong financials, and strategic focus on four insulated growth areas: PNT, Narrowband-IoT, national security, and aviation safety. Confident in generating $1.5–$1.8 billion free cash flow from 2026–2030.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

Iridium Launches Next Generation IoT Platform

Smaller, purpose-built, and designed for scale, the new Iridium 9604 unifies satellite, cellular, and GNSS in a single platform engineered for global IoT MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iri...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Iridium to Participate in Investor Conferences

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, today announced its participati...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Iridium Communications Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

2025 results met guidance with 3% service revenue growth and strong free cash flow, supporting investments and a rising dividend. 2026 outlook calls for flat to modest revenue growth, continued IoT expansion, and new product launches, with PNT and government contracts as key growth drivers.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Iridium Announces 2025 Results; Issues 2026 Outlook

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, today reported financial result...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Iridium Announces Release Date for Fourth-Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, will host a conference call on ...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

On-Air Trials Underway: Iridium NTN Direct Prepares to Enter Beta as Testing Continues

The first mobile-originated message sent over the Iridium NTN Direct service read: "To Iridium and Beyond." MCLEAN, Va.

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Kemvera, formerly New Iridium, Advances Commercialization of Bio-Acetic Acid and Bio-Ethyl Acetate Manufacturing Process

Kemvera, a sustainable chemical innovation company, today announced it has completed the process design package (FEL 1) for its planned 50,000 metric tons

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Top 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks That May Implode In Q1

As of Jan. 12, 2026, three stocks in the communication services sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Other symbols: SCHLSPHR
3 months ago - Benzinga

Iridium Named “M2M Satellite Service Provider of the Year” in 10th Annual IoT Breakthrough Awards Program

Prestigious Annual Awards Program Celebrates a Decade of Recognizing Top Internet-of-Things Innovators Around the Globe Prestigious Annual Awards Program Celebrates a Decade of Recognizing Top Interne...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Iridium Communications Transcript: Raymond James TMT and Consumer Conference

Industry disruption from SpaceX-EchoStar has accelerated competitive pressures, prompting a pause in buybacks, a lower leverage target, and a focus on cash build-up for M&A. Growth is expected from direct-to-device and narrowband IoT, with global spectrum and government contracts providing resilience.

4 months ago - Transcripts

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Chooses Reliable, Global Connectivity with Iridium

Hyundai's Hi MATE Remote Fleet Management System to Utilize Iridium's IoT Services for Delivery of Critical Machine Data MCLEAN, Va. , Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq ...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

Iridium Appoints Louis Alterman to Board of Directors

MCLEAN, Va. , Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, today announced the appointment of Louis Al...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

Iridium Communications Transcript: BofA Securities Leveraged Finance Conference 2025

A global LEO satellite provider highlighted resilient, mission-critical communications, strong IoT growth, and robust government contracts. Despite competitive pressures from Starlink, the business expects continued cash generation and expansion into standards-based IoT and PNT solutions.

5 months ago - Transcripts

Iridium Awarded 5-Year System Infrastructure Transformation and Hybridization Contract Worth Up to $85.8 Million

New Contract Supports Enhancements to the Iridium and U.S. DoD EMSS Service Center and Related Facilities MCLEAN, Va. , Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leadi...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

Is IRDM Stock Ready To Rebound?

After a sharp sell-off this year, Iridium Communications (IRDM) now trades at a steep discount despite steady expansion and strong cash generation. With the business investing in new services and main...

5 months ago - Forbes

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks With Over 3% Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...

Other symbols: NXSTOMC
5 months ago - Benzinga

Ohmium Breaks Barriers: Exceeds 2030 Industry Targets of 10 GW/ton to Achieve 18 GW/ton Iridium Utilization

NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ClimateAction--Ohmium International Inc., a leading provider of cutting-edge, high-efficiency, and modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, has surpasse...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Vodafone IoT Partners with Iridium to Provide its Customers with NTN NB-IoT Connectivity

Iridium NTN Direct satellite connectivity will give Vodafone IoT's customers even more coverage across the planet MCLEAN, Va. , Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM),...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire