Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)

Currency in USD
41.80
-1.60(-3.69%)
Real-time Data·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
40.9543.27
52 wk Range
15.6544.92
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
43.4
Open
43.27
Day's Range
40.95-43.27
52 wk Range
15.65-44.92
Volume
491.35K
Average Volume (3m)
2.27M
1-Year Change
65.8343%
Book Value / Share
4.46
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
35.88
Downside
-14.17%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Trading at a high earnings multiple

Iridium Communications Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 35.88
(-14.17% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
New Street Research
Hold40.00-4.76%-New CoverageMay 14, 2026
Kingswood Capital
Buy40.00-4.76%35.00MaintainApr 28, 2026
Raymond James
Hold---DowngradeApr 24, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy40.00-4.76%-MaintainApr 17, 2026
Barclays
Buy36.00-14.29%25.00MaintainApr 08, 2026

Iridium Communications Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Iridium Q1 2026 EPS of $0.20 missed forecast of $0.33 by 39.39%; revenue of $219.1M slightly beat estimates, up 2% YoY
  • Stock fell 5.57% pre-market to $38.15; operational EBITDA declined 5% to $116.3M due to shift to cash-based compensation model
  • New Iridium 9604 IoT Module and PNT ASIC product launches remain on track to drive future subscriber growth and market expansion
  • Company projects 2026 operational EBITDA of $480-490M, adjusted for compensation changes; management confident in innovation strategy
  • Market cap stands at $4.28B with P/E of 39.54; InvestingPro analysis suggests stock appears overvalued at current levels
Last Updated: 2026-04-23, 09:42 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.20 / 0.33
Revenue / Forecast
219.1M / 218.93M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.99%
Dividend Yield
1.44%
Industry Median 4.08%
Annualized payout
0.60
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

IRDM Income Statement

Compare IRDM to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
IRDM
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
42.6x19.8x7.1x
PEG Ratio
−6.950.260.01
Price/Book
9.6x4.4x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
5.1x2.2x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−12.4%0.4%31.8%
Fair Value Upside
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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 other data services; and other data services and engineering services. It also provides postpaid mobile voice and data satellite communications; prepaid mobile voice satellite communications; push-to-talk; broadband data; Internet of Things (IoT); and satellite time and location services. In addition, the company offers personnel tracking devices; asset tracking devices for equipment, vehicles, and aircrafts; beyond-line-of-sight aircraft communications applications; maritime communications applications; specialized communications solutions for high-value individuals; and mobile communications and data devices for the military and other government agencies, such as secure satellite handsets; and maintenance services for the U.S. government’s dedicated gateway. Further, it provides satellite handsets, voice and data modems, broadband data devices, and IoT data devices; and various accessories for its devices that include batteries, holsters, earbud headphones, portable auxiliary antennas, antenna adaptors, USB data cables, and charging units. The company sells its products and services to commercial end users through a wholesale distribution network that include service providers, and value-added resellers and value-added manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Iridium Holdings LLC and changed its name to Iridium Communications Inc. in September 2009. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
51.89M49.08%2.25B
Other Institutional Investors
52.88M50.02%2.29B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
957.39K0.91%41.55M
Total
105.73M100.00%4.59B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.13.14%13,891,064602,872
The Vanguard Group, Inc.10.18%10,767,247467,299

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FAQ

What Is the Iridium (IRDM) Stock Price Today?

The Iridium stock price today is 41.80 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Iridium Trade On?

Iridium is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Iridium?

The stock symbol for Iridium is "IRDM."

Does Iridium Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Iridium dividend yield is 1.38%.

What Is the Iridium Market Cap?

As of today, Iridium market cap is 4.48B USD.

What Is Iridium's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Iridium EPS (TTM) is 0.99.

When Is the Next Iridium Earnings Date?

Iridium will release its next earnings report on Jul 28, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is IRDM a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Iridium Stock Split?

Iridium has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Iridium Have?

Iridium has 975 employees.

What is the current trading status of Iridium (IRDM)?

As of May 19, 2026, Iridium (IRDM) is trading at a price of 41.80 USD, with a previous close of 43.40 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 40.95 USD to 43.27 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 15.65 USD to 44.92 USD.

What Is Iridium (IRDM) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Iridium is 35.88 USD, with a high estimate of 48 USD and a low estimate of 16 USD. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -14.17% Downside potential.

What Is the IRDM Premarket Price?

IRDM's last pre-market stock price is 43.09 USD. The pre-market share volume is 14,090.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.31, or -0.71%.

What Is the IRDM After Hours Price?

IRDM's last after hours stock price is 43.41 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.02, or 0.05%.
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