Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM)
| Market Cap | 5.68B +83.7% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 875.84M +4.1% |
| Net Income | 105.55M -14.6% |
| EPS | 0.99 -6.0% |
| Shares Out | 105.73M |
| PE Ratio | 54.29 |
| Forward PE | 47.47 |
| Dividend | $0.60 (1.12%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 3,294,774 |
| Open | 55.81 |
| Previous Close | 55.72 |
| Day's Range | 53.38 - 57.18 |
| 52-Week Range | 15.65 - 57.18 |
| Beta | 0.88 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 45.00 (-16.28%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 8 analysts, the average rating for IRDM stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $45.0, which is a decrease of -16.28% from the latest price.
News
BRODSKY & SMITH SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Notifying Investors of the Following Investigations: LCI Industries (NYSE – LCII), Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq – IRDM), Bio-Techne Corporation (Nasdaq – TECH), Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE – ACA)
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky (j...
Rocket Lab Stock Surges as Iridium Deal Feeds Market Appetite for Space
Wall Street likes Rocket Lab's decision to buy Iridium Communications.
This Space Stock Could Be a Takeover Target After Rocket Lab, Iridium Deal
ViaSat stock rocketed higher after the announcement Rocket Lab would buy Iridium. There could be further gains in store.
Monday's Final Takeaways: RKLB & Major Investments
Marley Kayden breaks down Rocket Lab's (RKLB) $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications (IRDM), while Sam Vadas highlights major investment moves from SK Hynix and Samsung. ======== Schwab Netw...
Rocket Lab buys satellite pioneer Iridium for $8B – setting up showdown with SpaceX
Rocket Lab is buying Iridium Communications in an $8 billion cash-and-stock deal – equipping the rocket maker with a global satellite network and wireless spectrum that could help it compete with Elon...
Rocket Lab stock jumps 12%, Iridium soars 21% on $8B merger deal
Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares surged in trading on Monday after the company announced an $8 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of satellite communications provider Iridium Communications (IRDM), one of the...
Rocket Lab to Buy Iridium in Challenge to SpaceX
Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium, a pioneer in satellite telephones, for $54 a share in a cash-and-stock transaction as smaller players in the orbital economy try to catch up with market leader SpaceX....
Iridium, Rocket Lab Shares Soar on Plans to Combine Into 'Space Powerhouse'
Rocket Lab and Iridium Communications plan to combine—and both companies' shareholders like the deal.
Johnson Fistel Investigates Proposed Sale of Iridium Communications; Shareholders are Encouraged to Contact the Firm
SAN DIEGO, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating the proposed acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) by Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) to de...
Rocket Lab continues buying spree by acquiring satellite company Iridium
Launch company Rocket Lab is buying satellite operator Iridium, putting it in a position to become a more full-fledged space services company, and continuing a wave of consolidation in the industry.
Rocket Lab Buys Satellite Operator Iridium in Bid to Challenge SpaceX
The deal would give Rocket Lab control over a satellite fleet and access to wireless resources it could use to compete with SpaceX.
Rocket Lab Stock Rises on $8 Billion Acquisition of Iridium Communications
Rocket Lab stock advances after the company announces a deal to buy Iridium Communications.
Rocket Lab to buy satellite communications firm Iridium in $8 billion deal
Rocket Lab said on Monday it would acquire satellite communications provider Iridium Communications in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $8 billion, marking one of the biggest consolidation m...
Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium in Historic Deal, Creating A Fully Vertically Integrated Space Powerhouse Primed for Growth
Unites Rocket Lab's leading launch and satellite manufacturing capabilities with Iridium's global network, spectrum, and experience to unlock critical space applications. Adds material revenue scale a...
Iridium NTN Direct Begins Live Testing with Mlink
Mlink chipsets expand the ecosystem for Iridium's standards-based NB-IoT and D2D connectivity MCLEAN, Va., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider...
Iridium's Next‑Generation Hybrid IoT Module and Development Kit are Now Commercially Available
The Iridium 9604 Module and Development Kit streamline global IoT development with integrated satellite, cellular, and GNSS connectivity MCLEAN, Va., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communicatio...
Iridium Communications Transcript: AGM 2026
The meeting covered director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and equity plan approval, with all proposals passing by large margins. No questions were submitted by stockholders during the session.
Iridium Bets on Air Safety in Aireon Takeover
Satellite operator Iridium Communications agreed to take full control of a company that tracks airplane movements, betting it can grow the air data provider into a bigger business.
Iridium to Acquire Aireon, Advancing its Strategy to Lead the Future of Aviation Safety
The transaction unifies the world's only space-based air traffic surveillance system with the satellite network it was built on and extends commercial partnerships with NAV CANADA and NATS through 203...
The Iridium Celebrates Les Paul's Birthday with a Weeklong Tribute, June 9–15, 2026
NYC's Iridium hosts Les Paul Birthday Week June 9 to 15, 2026. A seven-night tribute featuring Andy Timmons, Dan Wilson, Raúl Midón, and Robben Ford.
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.
Iridium Communications Earnings release: Q1 2026
Iridium Communications released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 23, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Iridium Communications Quarterly report: Q1 2026
Iridium Communications has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 23, 2026.