Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM)

NASDAQ: IRDM · Real-Time Price · USD
32.86
+4.34 (15.22%)
At close: Apr 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
33.10
+0.24 (0.73%)
After-hours: Apr 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Market Cap3.45B +14.8%
Revenue (ttm)871.66M +4.9%
Net Income114.37M +1.4%
EPS1.06 +12.8%
Shares Out 104.96M
PE Ratio31.00
Forward PE29.21
Dividend$0.60 (1.83%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 16, 2026
Volume3,899,714
Open29.08
Previous Close28.52
Day's Range29.08 - 32.94
52-Week Range15.65 - 33.34
Beta0.48
AnalystsHold
Price Target27.33 (-16.83%)
Earnings DateApr 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]

Founded 2000
Employees 975
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol IRDM
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for IRDM stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $27.33, which is a decrease of -16.83% from the latest price.

Price Target
$27.33
(-16.83% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Iridium Stock Rises as a Rival Holds Bid Talks. What Dragged AST SpaceMobile Down.

Iridium Communications stock was gaining while AST SpaceMobile was falling amid a flurry of satellite-related news.

Other symbols: ASTS
2 days ago - Barrons

Iridium Announces Release Date for First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results

MCLEAN, Va., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, will host a conference call on ...

2 days ago - PRNewsWire

Iridium Communications' Ascent Means It's Time For A Downgrade

Iridium Communications is downgraded from 'Strong Buy' to 'Buy' after a 35.6% rally and recent fundamental softness. Q4 2025 revenue was flat at $212.9 million, with government subscribers down 14.2% ...

23 days ago - Seeking Alpha

War in Iran Shows Need for Anti-Drone Technology. These Stocks Could Provide It.

Ondas, BlackSky Technology, and Iridium Communications could be set to benefit from the demand for drones and anti-drone technology.

Other symbols: BKSYONDS
4 weeks ago - Barrons

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Presents at 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference Transcript

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Presents at 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference Transcript

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Iridium: No Longer A Falling Knife, And We Have Growth Catalysts Ahead (Upgrade)

Iridium Communications (IRDM) is upgraded to a strong buy due to positive momentum, discounted valuation, and upcoming growth catalysts. IRDM's fundamentals remain robust, with sector-leading margins ...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Iridium Launches Next Generation IoT Platform

Smaller, purpose-built, and designed for scale, the new Iridium 9604 unifies satellite, cellular, and GNSS in a single platform engineered for global IoT MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iri...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Iridium to Participate in Investor Conferences

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, today announced its participati...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Iridium Announces 2025 Results; Issues 2026 Outlook

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, today reported financial result...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Iridium Announces Release Date for Fourth-Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, will host a conference call on ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

On-Air Trials Underway: Iridium NTN Direct Prepares to Enter Beta as Testing Continues

The first mobile-originated message sent over the Iridium NTN Direct service read: "To Iridium and Beyond." MCLEAN, Va.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Kemvera, formerly New Iridium, Advances Commercialization of Bio-Acetic Acid and Bio-Ethyl Acetate Manufacturing Process

Kemvera, a sustainable chemical innovation company, today announced it has completed the process design package (FEL 1) for its planned 50,000 metric tons

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Top 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks That May Implode In Q1

As of Jan. 12, 2026, three stocks in the communication services sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.

Other symbols: SCHLSPHR
2 months ago - Benzinga

Iridium Named “M2M Satellite Service Provider of the Year” in 10th Annual IoT Breakthrough Awards Program

Prestigious Annual Awards Program Celebrates a Decade of Recognizing Top Internet-of-Things Innovators Around the Globe Prestigious Annual Awards Program Celebrates a Decade of Recognizing Top Interne...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

The Bottom Fishing Club - Iridium Communications: Plucking Money From Satellites

Iridium Communications is trading at multi-year valuation lows despite robust asset backing and industry-leading gross profit margins. IRDM's spectrum licenses (based on peer license transactions) and...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Presents at Raymond James TMT & Consumer Conference Transcript

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Presents at Raymond James TMT & Consumer Conference Transcript

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Chooses Reliable, Global Connectivity with Iridium

Hyundai's Hi MATE Remote Fleet Management System to Utilize Iridium's IoT Services for Delivery of Critical Machine Data MCLEAN, Va. , Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq ...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Iridium Communications' Descent Offers An Opportunity To Soar

Iridium Communications remains a top pick, boasting strong EBITDA margins and significant free cash flow potential, despite recent share price weakness. IRDM faces near-term headwinds from lowered rev...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Iridium Appoints Louis Alterman to Board of Directors

MCLEAN, Va. , Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, and PNT satellite services, today announced the appointment of Louis Al...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Presents at Bank of America Leveraged Finance Conference Transcript

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Presents at Bank of America Leveraged Finance Conference Transcript

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Iridium Awarded 5-Year System Infrastructure Transformation and Hybridization Contract Worth Up to $85.8 Million

New Contract Supports Enhancements to the Iridium and U.S. DoD EMSS Service Center and Related Facilities MCLEAN, Va. , Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leadi...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire

Is IRDM Stock Ready To Rebound?

After a sharp sell-off this year, Iridium Communications (IRDM) now trades at a steep discount despite steady expansion and strong cash generation. With the business investing in new services and main...

4 months ago - Forbes

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks With Over 3% Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...

Other symbols: NXSTOMC
4 months ago - Benzinga

Ohmium Breaks Barriers: Exceeds 2030 Industry Targets of 10 GW/ton to Achieve 18 GW/ton Iridium Utilization

NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ClimateAction--Ohmium International Inc., a leading provider of cutting-edge, high-efficiency, and modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, has surpasse...

5 months ago - Business Wire