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43.40 USD
P/E
42.04
EPS
0.99
Yield
1.40%
Safety Score
82
P/B
9.40
ROE
21.39
Beta
0.80
Target Price
35.86 USD
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Iridium Communications Inc.

🧾 Earnings Recap – Q1 2026

Iridium delivered a solid start to FY2026 with 2% revenue growth, driven by advancements in IoT, PNT, and government security segments, while reiterating full-year guidance amid ongoing product launches.

  • Total revenue up 2%, with in-service revenue aligned with expectations; guidance reaffirmed for FY2026.
  • Launch of Iridium 9604 IoT module on track for June, integrating cellular, GPS, and data services to bolster partner ecosystem and reduce legacy service costs.
  • Significant pipeline growth in PNT with a new ASIC rolling out in July, attracting over 100 interested companies and expanding deployment prospects in autonomous, maritime, and critical infrastructure markets.
  • Progress in Iridium NTN Direct, with active demonstrations and expanded agreements with 7 MNOs, creating new roamability opportunities in global networks.
  • Focus remains on expanding IoT, PNT, and secure Gov/Military applications, supported by strong strategic partnerships and product development momentum.
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Key Metrics
Earnings dateJuly 23, 2026
P/E42.04
EPS0.99
Book Value4.43
Price to Book9.40
Debt/Equity381.97
% Insiders12.290%
Growth
Revenue Growth0.02%
Earnings Growth-0.26%
Estimates
Forward P/E31.06
Forward EPS1.34
Target Mean Price35.86
Dividend
Dividend Yield1.40%
Annual dividends0.59 USD
Ex-Div. DateMarch 16, 2026
Payout60.36%

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Iridium Communications Inc. Logo Iridium Communications Inc. Analysis (IRDM)

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Is Iridium Communications Inc. a good investment? Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) is currently trading at 43.40 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 35.86 USD. This suggests the asset is currently trading above analyst expectations.

In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 42.04. This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.

Earnings Schedule: Iridium Communications Inc. is expected to release its next earnings report on July 23, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 1.34.

For income investors, Iridium Communications Inc. pays a dividend yield of 1.40%. With a payout ratio of 60%, the dividend appears sustainable.

Investor FAQ

Does Iridium Communications Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.59 USD (1.40% yield).

What asset class is Iridium Communications Inc.?

Iridium Communications Inc. is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 4 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.

When is the next earnings date?

The next earnings date is projected to be July 23, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 0.99.

Company Profile

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.

Exchange Ticker
NMS (United States) IRDM
FRA (Germany) 6IC.F
STU (Germany) 6IC.SG
LSE (United Kingdom) 0JDO.L
Dividend Yield

1.40%

Annual Dividends

0.59 USD

Next ex. div date

March 16, 2026

Payout Ratio

60.36%

Historical Dividends
Year Total Dividends
2027 0.15 USD
2026 0.62 USD
2025 0.58 USD
2024 0.55 USD
2023 0.52 USD

Yearly aggregated dividends

Dividends

Iridium Communications Inc.
Mar 31, 2026 Paid
Dividend
0.15 USD
Iridium Communications Inc.
Dec 31, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.15 USD
Iridium Communications Inc.
Sep 30, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.15 USD
Iridium Communications Inc.
Jun 30, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.14 USD

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