Iridium Communications/$IRDM
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About Iridium Communications
Iridium Communications Inc is the commercial provider of communications services offering true globalised coverage, connecting people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. The company is a provider of mobile voice and data communications services through a constellation of low earth-orbiting satellites. Iridium's solutions are ideally suited for industries such as maritime, aviation, government/military, emergency/humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, transportation, and utilities. Iridium also provides service to subscribers from the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as other civil and government agencies world-wide. The Company operates in one business segment, providing satellite communications services and products.
Ticker
$IRDM
Sector
Communication Services
Primary listing
Industry
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Headquarters
Employees
877
Website
IRDM Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$2.7B
25.60
$1.00
0.79
$0.56
2.34%
Price and volume
Market cap
$2.7B
Beta
0.79
52-week high
$34.45
52-week low
$19.91
Average daily volume
1.7M
Dividend rate
$0.56
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.509
Quick ratio
1.575
Long term debt to equity
381.991
Total debt to equity
381.991
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
55.46%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.26%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
427.824
Gross margin (TTM)
71.62%
Net profit margin (TTM)
13.20%
Operating margin (TTM)
25.74%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
7.66%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$980,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.22%
Return on equity (TTM)
17.96%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
25.596
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.356
Price to book
5.77
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.57
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.83
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
11.33%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.91
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.18%
Forward dividend yield
2.34%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
7.56%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
42.40%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.05%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.74%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
507.16%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
3.14%
What the Analysts think about IRDM
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Iridium Communications stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
StockNews.com upgraded Iridium Communications to a 'buy' rating in March 2025, indicating positive analyst sentiment. (Defense World)
In Q1 2025, Iridium reported a 54% increase in net income, driven by an 11% growth in IoT revenue, showcasing strong financial performance. (StockTitan)
Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with an 'overweight' rating and a $40.00 target price in January 2025, reflecting confidence in the company's growth prospects. (MarketBeat)
In November 2023, Qualcomm ended its partnership with Iridium due to lack of interest from smartphone manufacturers, potentially impacting Iridium's expansion into the smartphone market. (Wikipedia)
Director Robert H. Niehaus sold 38,355 shares in October 2024, which could be perceived as a lack of confidence in the company's future performance. (Defense World)
Barclays reduced its price target for Iridium from $45.00 to $38.00 in March 2025, suggesting concerns about the company's valuation. (MarketBeat)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jul 2025.
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Sept15
Iridium Communications
Dividend·Ex-dividend
Sept30
Iridium Communications
Dividend·Payment
$0.15Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Iridium Communications stock?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a market cap of $2.7B as of July 29, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Iridium Communications stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Iridium Communications (IRDM) stock is 25.6 as of July 29, 2025.
Does Iridium Communications stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Iridium Communications (IRDM) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 29, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.56 and the yield is 2.34%. Iridium Communications has a payout ratio of 55.46% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Iridium Communications dividend payment date?
The next Iridium Communications (IRDM) dividend payment is scheduled for September 30, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Iridium Communications?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a beta rating of 0.79. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.