Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)
NASDAQ: IRDMConsumer DiscretionaryTelecommunications EquipmentUSD
At close: Oct 20, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
IRDM stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $4.66B
- P/E (TTM)
- 49.93
- Forward P/E
- 25.62
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.88
- Dividend yield
- 1.36% ($0.00)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
- 52-week range
- 15.65 – 57.18
- Day range
- 43.61 – 44.39
- Volume / Avg
- 884.12K / 1.10M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 105.98M
- Next earnings
- Oct 22, 2026
52-week range
IRDM stock today
On Oct 20, IRDM ended the session at $43.94, shedding $0.24 (0.54%), versus the S&P 500's 0.28% gain. At this level, IRDM sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $15.65 to $57.18: 23.2% below the high, set on Jul 2, 2026 and 180.8% above the low. IRDM is up 152.8% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+12.8%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 135.4%.
At 49.9x trailing earnings, Iridium Communications trades above the peer-group median of 13.6x. Its forward P/E of 25.6x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 22; analysts expect EPS of $0.29.
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About Iridium Communications
Company profileIridium 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 other data services; and other data services and engineering services.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Telecommunications Equipment
- CEO
- Mr. Matthew J. Desch
- Headquarters
- McLean, VA
- Employees
- 975
- Website
- iridium.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Iridium Communications generated $871.7 million in revenue, up 4.9% from fiscal 2024, its 12th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $114.4 million (+1.4% year over year), for a net margin of 13.1% versus a median of 1.2% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 27.1%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $871.66M | $830.68M | $790.72M | $721.03M | $614.50M |
| Growth | +4.93% | +5.05% | +9.67% | +17.34% | +5.32% |
| Net income | $114.37M | $112.78M | $15.41M | $8.72M | $-9.32M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.06 | $0.94 | $0.12 | $0.07 | $-0.07 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (8 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$42.00-4.42%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 3
- Hold 4
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 22, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.29
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 22, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.09 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.00
- Dividend yield
- 1.36%
- Last payment
- $0.15
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
IRDM news
All IRDM news- Iridium Announces Third Quarter 2026 ResultsPR Newswire
- Altair Semiconductor Integrates Iridium NTN Direct into ALT1350 and ALT1550 Cellular IoT ChipsetsPR Newswire
- 18 Launches Down, 9 More to Go for Rocket Lab. But That's Not the Big Story.NasdaqRKLB, IRDM
- Not SpaceX. Not Blue Origin. The Space Titan That Morgan Stanley Calls an Undervalued Launch Play.NasdaqRKLB, MS, IRDM
- IRDM Jumped 23% in Three Months. Is More Upside Ahead for Investors?NasdaqIRDM, GSAT, RKLB
- Is Iridium Stock a Buy as Growth Catalysts Meet a Premium Valuation?NasdaqIRDM, GSAT, RKLB
- Will Strong Free Cash Flow Support Iridium's Expansion?NasdaqIRDM, GSAT, ASTS
- Iridium's PNT ASIC: A New Catalyst Beyond Satellite Connectivity?NasdaqIRDM, GSAT, ASTS
Iridium Communications peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TKCTurkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS | 4.97 | +2.05% | $4.33B | vs IRDM |
| TDSTelephone and Data Systems Inc. | 34.07 | +2.44% | $3.92B | vs IRDM |
| VEONVEON Ltd. ADS | 80.43 | -2.13% | $5.54B | vs IRDM |
| ESEESCO Technologies Inc. | 247.64 | -1.43% | $6.42B | vs IRDM |
| KYIVKyivstar Group Ltd. | 12.68 | +1.93% | $2.93B | vs IRDM |
| ADArray Digital Infrastructure Inc. | 33.16 | +1.28% | $2.87B | vs IRDM |
| IHSIHS Holding Limited | 8.43 | 0.00% | $2.85B | vs IRDM |
| CALXCalix Inc | 36.08 | +1.23% | $2.27B | vs IRDM |
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Iridium Communications stock FAQ
What is Iridium Communications's stock price today?
IRDM last traded at $43.94 as of Oct 20, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.54% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Iridium Communications pay a dividend?
Yes. Iridium Communications pays $0.00 per share annually, a 1.36% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.15 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 15, 2026.
When is Iridium Communications's next earnings date?
Iridium Communications is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.29.
What is IRDM's P/E ratio?
IRDM trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 49.93 and a forward P/E of 25.62, compared with a median of 13.6 for its closest peers.
Who is Iridium Communications's CEO?
Mr. Matthew J. Desch is the chief executive officer of Iridium Communications Inc, which has about 975 employees.
What is the IRDM 52-week high?
The 52-week high for IRDM is $57.18 and the 52-week low is $15.65. The stock is currently 23.2% below its high.