Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)

Currency in USD
25.70
+0.43(+1.70%)
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After Hours
25.80+0.11(+0.41%)
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IRDM Scorecard
Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
Unusual trading volume
Fair Value
Day's Range
24.8426.02
52 wk Range
19.9135.85
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
25.27
Open
25.83
Day's Range
24.84-26.02
52 wk Range
19.91-35.85
Volume
4.01M
Average Volume (3m)
1.41M
1-Year Change
-4.5%
Book Value / Share
4.38
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
38.63
Upside
+50.29%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

Iridium Communications Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Iridium Communications Inc Company Profile

Iridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications services and products to businesses, the United States and international governments, non-governmental organizations, and consumers worldwide. 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, charging units, and others. 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 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.

Iridium Communications Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • Iridium's Q2 2025 EPS of $0.20 missed forecast by 16.67%, while revenue of $216.9M slightly exceeded expectations
  • Stock plummeted 20.8% in pre-market trading following earnings release and downward revision of service revenue growth guidance
  • Company reported 6% YoY increase in operational EBITDA to $121.3M and 2% growth in service revenue to $128.8M
  • Service revenue growth guidance for 2025 revised from 5-7% to 3-5%; long-term goal of $1B in service revenue by 2030 maintained
  • Management highlighted focus on expanding commercial services and leveraging PNT technology, claiming 5-year lead over competitors
Last Updated: 24/07/2025, 15:56
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Compare IRDM to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
IRDM
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
24.1x−14.2x6.5x
PEG Ratio
0.600.020.01
Price/Book
5.8x1.3x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
3.2x1.4x1.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
56.3%16.1%17.8%
Fair Value Upside
Unlock3.9%13.5%Unlock

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
9 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 38.63
(+50.29% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.01%
Dividend Yield
2.22%
Industry Median 3.70%
Annualised payout
0.56
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 24, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.20 / 0.24
Revenue / Forecast
216.90M / 214.01M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

IRDM Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Iridium Trade On?

Iridium is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Iridium?

The stock symbol for Iridium is "IRDM."

What Is the Iridium Market Cap?

As of today, Iridium market cap is 2.72B.

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

The Iridium EPS (TTM) is 1.01.

When Is the Next Iridium Earnings Date?

Iridium will release its next earnings report on 15 Oct 2025.

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 Sell.

How Many Times Has Iridium Stock Split?

Iridium has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Iridium Have?

Iridium has 877 employees.

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

As of 25 Jul 2025, Iridium (IRDM) is trading at a price of 25.70, with a previous close of 25.27. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 24.84 to 26.02, while its 52-week range spans from 19.91 to 35.85.
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