Iridium Communications Inc
$ 49.38
0.12%
11 Aug - close price
- Market Cap 5,225,966,000 USD
- Current Price $ 49.38
- High / Low $ 49.57 / 48.62
- Stock P/E 57.35
- Book Value 4.46
- EPS 0.86
- Next Earning Report 2026-10-22
- Dividend Per Share $0.60
- Dividend Yield 1.2 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.05 %
- ROE 0.20 %
- 52 Week High 57.18
- 52 Week Low 15.38
About
Iridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications products and services to businesses, governments in the United States and other countries, non-governmental organizations, and consumers around the world. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
Analyst Target Price
$42.00
Quarterly Earnings
| Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-07-22 | 2026-04-23 | 2026-02-12 | 2025-10-23 | 2025-07-24 | 2025-04-22 | 2025-02-13 | 2024-10-17 | 2024-07-23 | 2024-04-18 | 2024-02-15 | 2023-10-19 |
| Reported EPS | 0.19 | 0.2 | 0.2712 | 0.35 | 0.2 | 0.27 | 0.2997 | 0.22 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.29 | -0.01 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.2365 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.19 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Surprise | -0.07 | -0.08 | 0.0347 | 0.1 | -0.04 | -0.01 | 0.0797 | 0.01 | -0.07 | -0.02 | 0.26 | -0.07 |
| Surprise Percentage | -26.9231% | -28.5714% | 14.6723% | 40% | -16.6667% | -3.5714% | 36.2273% | 4.7619% | -30.4348% | -10.5263% | 866.6667% | -116.6667% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Sep 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-10-22 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-09-30 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.41 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-06-30 | 2026-03-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-03-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-03-29 |
| Amount | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.13 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: IRDM
2026-08-11 10:10:50
Rocket Lab plans to acquire Iridium Communications to combine its launch and satellite manufacturing capabilities with Iridium's global L-band communications network. This acquisition aims to transform Rocket Lab into a vertically integrated "space applications" company, focusing on recurring revenue services like IoT and direct-to-device communications. The transaction, involving Iridium's 66-satellite constellation and over $870 million in annual revenue, is expected to close in mid-2027, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals.
2026-08-11 09:10:50
Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck described the company's long-term vision as a "self-licking ice cream," emphasizing vertical integration from satellite building to launching their own products. This strategy is highlighted by the planned $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications, which will give Rocket Lab access to a strong existing network and subscriber base. The company aims to continue strategic, smaller acquisitions to expand its space applications business, following a quarter with record revenue and backlog but a net loss per share.
2026-08-11 08:10:50
This article provides a liquidity mapping analysis for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ: IRDM), highlighting strong sentiment across all horizons and an exceptional 65.7:1 risk-reward setup. It outlines three AI-generated trading strategies—Position, Momentum Breakout, and Risk Hedging—along with multi-timeframe signal analysis to guide potential trading decisions. The report suggests an overweight bias for IRDM based on these findings.
2026-08-10 14:41:14
Rocket Lab's upcoming second-quarter earnings report is attracting investor attention, particularly concerning the progress of its Neutron rocket and the strategic acquisition of Iridium Communications. Analysts project a loss of 6 cents per share on revenue of $231.7 million, with investor focus on updates regarding the Neutron's development timeline and the financing and integration plans for the Iridium deal. The company's recent contract wins provide a positive backdrop, but questions remain about execution risk given these major growth initiatives.
2026-08-10 07:41:14
The California State Teachers Retirement System increased its stake in Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) by 22.2% in the first quarter, now holding 112,063 shares valued at approximately $3.11 million. Institutional investors collectively own 84.36% of the company. Iridium reported mixed Q1 results with revenue beating estimates but EPS missing, and analysts have a mixed "Hold" rating with an average target price of $38.67.
2026-08-10 07:07:50
Amundi significantly reduced its stake in Iridium Communications Inc. by selling 111,025 shares, retaining only 27,912 shares. Despite beating revenue estimates, Iridium Communications missed earnings per share expectations and currently has a "Hold" rating from analysts with a consensus price target of $38.67. The company maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.15, representing a 1.2% annual yield.
