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Iridium Communications Inc. IRDM | NASDAQ

$46.62 $0.00 | 0.00%

Next Earnings: Sep 14, 2026

Company Overview:

Market Cap: $0
Trailing PE: 0x
FWD PE *: 39.5x
Payout Ratio (TTM): 69.5%
52-Week Range: $15.65 - $57.18

* Forward PE is based on street estimates.

7.2 Year IRDM Performance Metrics:

Total Return (with DRIP): 105.3% (10.51% CAGR)
Total Return (no DRIP): 100.9% (10.18% CAGR)
Share Price: 93.4% (9.59% CAGR)
Yield on Cost (with DRIP): 2.64%
Total Invested: $10,000
Total Value (with DRIP): $20,529
Total Return $ (with DRIP): $10,529
Dividend Increase: 15.4% (4.49% CAGR)
Dividend Yield (FWD): 1.29% ($0.60)
IRDM 7.2-yr Total Return ($10K invested)
1Y 2Y 5Y 10Y All

IRDM Share Price chart

Share Price
IRDM Price CAGR:1Y: 156.44%2Y: 31.48%5Y: 0.56%10Y: 9.64%
IRDM Dividend Charts
IRDM - Dividends
IRDM Dividend CAGR:1Y: 0.00%2Y: 3.51%5Y: 4.16%10Y: 4.16%
IRDM - Dividend Payout Ratio
IRDM - Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

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IRDM Earnings, Revenue, Cash & Debt, Shares Outstanding:

IRDM - Revenue
IRDM Revenue CAGR:1Y: 3.84%2Y: 5.84%5Y: 8.48%10Y: 7.51%
IRDM - Earnings Per Share (EPS)
IRDM EPS CAGR:1Y: -55.00%2Y: -42.26%5Y: 24.57%10Y: -8.55%
IRDM - Net Income
IRDM Net Income CAGR:1Y: -55.94%2Y: -45.29%5Y: 20.35%10Y: -9.70%
IRDM - EBITDA
IRDM EBITDA CAGR:1Y: -15.25%2Y: -3.29%5Y: 0.27%10Y: 4.93%
IRDM - Free Cash Flow
IRDM Free Cash Flow CAGR:1Y: -15.24%2Y: 15.94%5Y: 7.14%10Y: 0.00%
IRDM - Free Cash Flow / Share
IRDM Free Cash Flow / Share CAGR:1Y: -14.57%2Y: 23.11%5Y: 11.97%10Y: 0.00%
IRDM - Operating Income
IRDM Operating Income CAGR:1Y: -32.33%2Y: -11.73%5Y: 24.01%10Y: -2.03%
IRDM - Gross Profit
IRDM Gross Profit CAGR:1Y: 75.39%2Y: 33.99%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%
IRDM - Shares Outstanding
IRDM Shares Outstanding CAGR:1Y: 0.26%2Y: -5.41%5Y: -4.28%10Y: -1.29%
IRDM - Share Buybacks
IRDM Share Buybacks CAGR:1Y: 0.00%2Y: 0.00%5Y: 0.00%10Y: 0.00%
IRDM - Stock-Based Comp
IRDM Stock-Based Comp CAGR:1Y: -9.07%2Y: -5.28%5Y: 17.86%10Y: 0.00%
IRDM - Expenses
IRDM Expenses CAGR:1Y: 5.44%2Y: 32.48%5Y: 17.35%10Y: -12.28%
IRDM - Revenue vs Net Income
IRDM - EPS vs FCF / Share
IRDM - EPS vs PE Ratio
IRDM - FCF vs FCF / Share
IRDM - FCF vs Stock Based Comp
IRDM - Cash & Debt
IRDM - Revenue by Segment
IRDM Revenue CAGR:1Y: 3.84%2Y: 5.84%5Y: 8.48%10Y: 7.51%

Revenue, EPS, Net Income & Ebitda - Estimates VS Actual:

IRDM - REVENUE: Actual + Estimates
IRDM Actual Revenue CAGR:1Y: 3.84%2Y: 5.84%5Y: 8.48%10Y: 7.51%
IRDM - EPS: Actual + Estimates
IRDM Actual EPS CAGR:1Y: -55.00%2Y: -42.26%5Y: 24.57%10Y: -8.55%
IRDM - NET INCOME: Actual + Estimates
IRDM Actual Net Income CAGR:1Y: -55.94%2Y: -45.29%5Y: 20.35%10Y: -9.70%
IRDM - EBITDA: Actual + Estimates
IRDM Actual EBITDA CAGR:1Y: -15.25%2Y: -3.29%5Y: 0.27%10Y: 4.93%

Ratios, Profit Margins & Return on Capital:

IRDM - Net Profit Margin
IRDM Net Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: -57.55%2Y: -48.29%5Y: 10.93%10Y: -16.00%
IRDM - Gross Profit Margin
IRDM Gross Profit Margin CAGR:1Y: 68.90%2Y: 26.60%5Y: 0.33%10Y: 0.42%
IRDM - Price to Earnings
IRDM - Price To Sales Ratio
IRDM - Return on Capital Employed
IRDM - Return on Invested Capital

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IRDM Dividends Info:

Annual Dividend: $0.6
Forward Yield: 1.29%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-09-15
Lifetime Dividends / Share: $2.10

IRDM Dividend History: Dates, Payments & Yield list

Below is a schedule of all IRDM dividend payments, ex-dates, share price on the day of the payment as well as the annualized yield & forward yield

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
09/15/202609/30/2026$0.1501.27%0%$0.00
06/15/202606/30/2026$0.1501.32%1.09%$54.85
03/16/202603/31/2026$0.1502.4%2.16%$27.74
12/15/202512/31/2025$0.1503.41%3.45%$17.38
09/15/202509/30/2025$0.1503.3%3.44%$17.46
06/13/202506/30/2025$0.1401.96%1.86%$30.17
03/17/202503/31/2025$0.1402.03%2.05%$27.32
12/16/202412/31/2024$0.1401.85%1.93%$29.02
09/13/202409/30/2024$0.1402.08%1.84%$30.45
06/14/202406/28/2024$0.1402.12%2.1%$26.62
03/14/202403/29/2024$0.1301.9%1.96%$26.47
12/14/202312/29/2023$0.1301.28%1.26%$41.16
09/14/202309/29/2023$0.1301.08%1.14%$45.49
06/14/202306/30/2023$0.1300.85%0.84%$62.12
03/14/202303/30/2023$0.1300.84%0.85%$61.28

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for IRDM

Based on past 7.2-year performance, here are IRDM growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +9.59%
Dividend CAGR of +4.17%

Using IRDM CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10000 investment, over the next 10 years, is modelled to grow as follows:

IRDM (DRIP)IRDM - No DRIP
Current Price$46.62$46.62
Start Shares214.50214.50
Start Value$10,000$10,000
  
After 10 years:
Final Share Count237.86214.50
Dividends Payment$0.23$0.23
Annual Dividends$215$194
Yield on cost2.15%1.94%
Share Price$116.50$116.50
Total Dividends$1,651$1,557
Final Value$27,710$26,546

Estimated Future Value + Dividends - IRDM

NOTE: Above numbers are our estimate based on IRDM's Dividend and Price CAGR over past 7.2 years. These numbers should only be considered as "potential future returns"! DRIP assumes reinvesting dividends; No-DRIP assumes collecting dividends as cash.

We cannot guarantee that your actual returns will meet these estimates.

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Company Info

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) had its IPO on 2008-03-20, and is trader on NASDAQ stock exchange.

Iridium Communications Inc. provides critical mobile voice and data communication services and products across the globe. The company serves a broad spectrum of clients, including businesses, both the United States and international governments, non-governmental organizations, and individual consumers worldwide. Their core offerings include postpaid and prepaid mobile satellite voice and data connectivity, push-to-talk services, broadband data solutions, and advanced Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities. Additionally, Iridium supports hosted payload services and various specialized data applications, such as satellite time and location tracking, inbound connections from public telephone networks, short message services, subscriber identity module (SIM) management, and other related operational and peripheral services. The company delivers comprehensive voice and data solutions designed for specific operational needs. These encompass tracking devices for personnel and assets (such as equipment, vehicles, and aircraft), essential beyond-line-of-sight communication for aviation, maritime communication systems, and customized secure communication solutions for high-value individuals. Iridium also supplies mobile communication and data devices tailored for military and intelligence agencies, featuring secure satellite handsets along with netted voice, messaging, and paging services. Furthermore, it provides maintenance services for the United States government's dedicated ground gateway. Iridium's product portfolio includes a variety of hardware such as satellite handsets, personal connectivity devices, voice and data modems, broadband data terminals, and IoT data devices. These are supported by an array of accessories, including batteries, holsters, headphones, portable auxiliary antennas, adaptors, USB cables, and charging units, complemented by robust engineering and support services. Commercial end-users access Iridium's products and services via a comprehensive wholesale distribution network comprising service providers, value-added resellers, and manufacturers. Established in 2000 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company was formerly known as Iridium Holdings LLC before changing its name in September 2009.

IRDM website: https://www.iridium.com


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