Iridium Communications Stock
Iridium Communications Inc.
Company data
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Telecommunications Services
- Country
- United States
- CEO
- Matthew J. Desch
- Employees
- 975
- Market cap
- $4.6 B
- IPO
- 20/03/2008
Iridium Communications Inc. is a company in the Communication Services sector and Telecommunications Services industry, headquartered in McLean, US. Founded in 2000, the company provides critical mobile voice and data communication services and products on a global scale. Its diverse client base includes businesses,…
Company description based on the data provider's company data, AI-assisted, created on 16/10/2026. Not investment advice.
Iridium Communications stock: price history
1D
-2.7%
1W
-7.8%
1M
-7.4%
6M
+4.6%
YTD
+151.8%
1Y
+133.8%
2Y
+44.9%
5Y
+11.5%
10Y
+417.9%
Next earnings date
Next earnings date
22/10/2026 (in 5 days)
Volatility around earnings
~85% stronger price swings than usual
Pattern chart
Pattern detected by the Market Jury detector vdouble-bottom-top-v1.0 on 14/10/26. Not a buy or sell signal.Beta
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Double top
BearishThe price failed at a similar high twice, with a pullback in between. This M-shaped pattern is a classic reversal signal from an uptrend into a downtrend.
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Business model & megatrends
Robust business model that benefits noticeably from at least one megatrend.
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Iridium Communications Inc. operates a global satellite constellation providing mobile voice and data services. The business model is based on delivering communications solutions that are available worldwide beyond-line-of-sight from ground stations. Services include postpaid and prepaid connections, broadband data, IoT applications, and specialized asset tracking services. The company serves various sectors including aviation, maritime, military, and government, and offers hardware such as satellite phones and modems, as well as engineering services alongside core services. Distribution occurs primarily through a worldwide wholesale network of resellers and manufacturers.
- Revenue model
- Mixed
- Recurring revenue
- High
- Pricing power
- Moderate
- Moat
- Wide
- Moat type
- Efficient scale
- Capital intensity
- High
- Customer concentration
- Low
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Analyst assessment of Iridium Communications
PRICE TARGET LOW
US$40.00
CONSENSUS
US$49.75
MEDIAN
US$49.50
PRICE TARGET HIGH
US$60.00
0
STRONG BUY
6
BUY
5
HOLD
3
SELL
0
STRONG SELL
14
TOTAL · Buy
As of: 30/06/2026
Iridium Communications stock metrics
P/E
49.73
P/B
9.91
EV/EBITDA
14.65
RETURN ON EQUITY
2.0%
NET MARGIN
4.3%
DEBT/EQUITY
3.73
DIVIDEND YIELD
1.4%
AS OF
30/06/2026
Free float & liquidity
FREE FLOAT
86.9%
FLOAT SHARES
92,047,593
AVG. DAILY VOLUME (30D)
1,102,499
Insider transactions (SEC)
FRAZIER LEON ANTHONY
YEANEY JACQUELINE E
Sears Kay
Alterman Louis M
Shivanandan Monique S.
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1 mention today in US forums, about the same as yesterdayPrice since yesterday: -2.7%
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Frequently asked questions about Iridium Communications stock
What does Iridium Communications do?
Iridium Communications Inc. is a company in the Communication Services sector, Telecommunications Services industry, headquartered in United States.
The CEO is Matthew J. Desch, the company employs around 975 people.
The IPO was on 20/03/2008; the stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker IRDM.
What do analysts say about Iridium Communications stock?
14 analysts rate the stock, the consensus is Buy (as of 30/06/2026).
The average price target is US$49.75, ranging from US$40.00 to US$60.00, with a median of US$49.50.
This is an external assessment, not a statement by Market Jury.
When does Iridium Communications report next?
The next earnings date is 22/10/2026.
Around past earnings, price swings were roughly 85% stronger than usual.
Does Iridium Communications pay a dividend?
Yes. The last dividend was US$0.15 per share, ex-date 15/09/2026, paid on 30/09/2026.
The dividend yield is 1.4% (as of 30/06/2026).
Which stocks are comparable to Iridium Communications?
Comparable stocks include Verizon Communications, T-Mobile US, AT&T, Comcast, AST SpaceMobile, EchoStar and Charter Communications.
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