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Iridium Communications Inc IRDM

Communication Services — Telecom Services
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
0.87
Total sells
20.39
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy 2 — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell 2 — — — — — 1 — — — 6 2
Insider Ownership
13.89%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
5,040.00
Revenue
884.17
Net Income
93.27
Free Cash Flow
288.32
Net Debt
1,577.66
Current Ratio
2.78
Debt/Equity
3.73
P/E ratio
53.15
P/S ratio
5.66
P/B ratio
10.59
Past 5Y EPS Growth
(48.18%)
This Y EPS Growth
(10.27%)
Next Y EPS Growth
41.72%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
10.92%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
0.52
Annual Dividend Yield
1.01%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 0.62
—
—
—
2025 0.58
—
—
—
—
2024 0.55
—
—
—
—
2023 0.52
—
—
—
—
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡‡
2019 ‡‡‡‡
2018 ‡‡‡‡
2017 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 71.87 93.53 96.50 184.21
Receivables 91.72 98.80 93.77 104.52
Inventory 91.14 81.28 73.76 63.47
Other — — — —
271.08 292.73 276.50 377.07
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 28.67 19.72 17.68 11.52
ST’ Debt 15.00 33.12 3.40 12.53
Other — — — —
131.55 169.21 111.67 135.54
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 219.06 225.24 — —
—
’25 214.88 216.91 226.94 212.94
871.66
’24 203.85 201.07 212.77 212.99
830.68
’23 205.27 193.11 197.60 194.74
790.72
’22 168.22 174.92 184.06 193.84
721.03
’21 146.54 149.92 162.16 155.89
614.50
’20 145.29 140.17 151.47 146.51
583.44
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 71.62 114.15 — —
—
’25 61.08 129.62 100.78 108.60
400.07
’24 71.43 81.11 118.63 104.79
375.96
’23 68.94 87.05 71.12 87.81
314.91
’22 65.77 99.80 88.89 90.27
344.73
’21 50.77 75.20 87.17 89.74
302.87
’20 40.81 63.72 74.61 70.63
249.77
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 41.66 92.31 — —
—
’25 36.54 108.91 79.25 75.11
299.79
’24 56.86 68.67 100.01 80.52
306.07
’23 46.04 64.67 59.12 71.61
241.43
’22 52.20 82.35 75.16 63.76
273.46
’21 41.35 65.39 78.38 75.61
260.73
’20 31.33 54.55 63.99 61.21
211.08
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.20 0.09 — —
—
’25 0.27 0.20 0.35 0.24
1.06
’24 0.16 0.27 0.21 0.31
0.94
’23 0.08 (0.24) (0.01) 0.30
0.12
’22 0.02 0.04 0.02 (0.01)
0.07
’21 (0.04) 0.03 (0.02) (0.04)
(0.07)
’20 (0.24) (0.09) (0.03) (0.06)
(0.42)

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

2.8
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 31.73 34.21 24.14 15.65 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 53.61 68.34 41.40 34.45 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 663 766 881 975 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.09 1.03 0.94 0.89 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 721.03 790.72 830.68 871.66 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 72.10% 71.53% 72.24% 71.55% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.51 (4.75) 109.78 144.81 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.46% (0.60%) 13.22% 16.61% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.72 15.42 112.78 114.37 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 308.09 323.74 205.65 212.99 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.62 6.30 7.01 8.13 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.07 0.12 0.95 1.06 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.69 2.51 3.17 3.73 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.56) (0.59) (0.59) (0.94) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.13 1.92 2.58 2.80 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.80 7.07 4.86 4.31 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 128.26 125.60 118.57 107.24 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 754.29 312.15 30.23 16.24 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.39 6.45 4.14 2.14 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.00 5.74 5.97 4.03 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.22 8.23 6.19 4.05 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 29.58 26.95 16.79 11.77 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 344.73 314.91 375.96 400.07 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (71.27) (73.49) (69.89) (100.28) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 273.46 241.43 306.07 299.79 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 164.63 139.53 123.52 164.83 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,487.19 1,482.49 1,790.89 1,760.53 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,318.42 1,410.62 1,697.36 1,664.03 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,128.56 888.10 576.64 462.60 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.28% 0.55% 4.23% 4.40% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.96% 2.22% 5.51% 6.94% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.72% 1.53% 15.40% 22.01% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM), operator of a unique pole-to-pole L-band satellite network, has delivered resilient revenue growth from $434 million in 2016 to $831 million in 2023 (9.5% CAGR), fueled by demand from maritime, aviation, government, and IoT sectors amid geopolitical tensions. Despite profitability swings from NEXT satellite depreciation—peaking at $317 million in losses during 2019—the company rebounded sharply in 2023 with $110 million EBT (13% margin) and $306 million FCF, up 27% YoY. The stock, after hitting $68 highs in 2023, now trades at a 21% discount to analyst targets (up to 73% upside), amplified by late-2025 insider buying totaling ~$871,000 net from CEO and directors.

Improving fundamentals shine through steady 72-75% gross margins, ROE surging to 15.4%, and EPS projected to climb 82% to $1.73 by 2028, supported by revenue forecasts reaching $934 million (+5.4% from 2023) and FCF covering $1.7 billion net debt. Valuation metrics like forward PE dropping to 13-20x and EV/Sales to 3.5x by 2028 appear attractive versus historical peaks and peers, despite high leverage.

Geopolitical tailwinds—U.S. DoD contracts boosted by Ukraine and regional conflicts, plus IoT proliferation (75 billion devices by 2030)—position Iridium for steady 4% revenue CAGR, with Certus broadband and aviation recovery as catalysts. This divergence between robust cash flows, insider confidence, and the 65% dip from 2023 highs suggests significant undervaluation for patient investors.

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Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) Latest News

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15 Sep

5 www.barchart.com, 4:51 PM
Rocket Lab inches closer to acquiring Iridium Communications Inc, marking a potential major transaction between the two space companies. Acquisition by Rocket Lab would fundamentally redefine Iridium's ownership, operations and long-term market position.

5 www.fool.com, 2:32 PM
Rocket Lab raises funds to prepare for closing of Iridium acquisition. Rocket Lab acquisition of Iridium would transfer ownership and reshape the company's trajectory.

5 stocktwits.com, 8:21 AM
Rocket Lab completes stock sale to fully fund $8B Iridium acquisition, removing financing risk ahead of closing the deal. Acquisition at $8B converts Iridium into a Rocket Lab subsidiary and ends its standalone public status.

5 , 6:00 AM
Rocket Lab fully funds Iridium acquisition including completion of $1.94 billion ATM. Full funding of Iridium acquisition by Rocket Lab marks ownership change with major long-term strategic implications.

4 , 11:51 AM
Rocket Lab secures $1.94 billion financing for Iridium deal, triggering jump in its stock. $1.94 billion financing deal enables major contract execution likely to drive significant revenue growth for Iridium.

3 stocktwits.com, 1:25 AM
Rocket Lab expects its Iridium deal to double company size overnight, with CFO signaling potential follow-on space contracts. Major contract with Rocket Lab supports Iridium satellite operations but is unlikely to fundamentally reshape its trajectory.

10 Sep

4 , 9:01 AM
Iridium, Deutsche Telekom IoT, and Toyota demonstrated voice messaging over satellite via Iridium NTN Direct. NTN Direct voice demo with Deutsche Telekom and Toyota expands Iridium's satellite IoT and automotive reach.

4 , 9:01 AM
Iridium, Deutsche Telekom IoT and Toyota demonstrate voice messaging over satellite using Iridium NTN Direct. Demonstration of satellite voice messaging with Toyota and Deutsche Telekom advances Iridium NTN Direct toward commercial adoption in automotive and IoT markets.

3 Sep

5 www.fool.com, 3:00 PM
Iridium CEO sells over 9,500 shares as Rocket Lab prepares to acquire the company. Rocket Lab acquisition would transform Iridium's market position and long-term outlook.

1 Sep

3 , 1:01 AM
Furuno launches SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS maritime services, adding new hardware option on Iridium satellite network for safety communications. New Furuno terminal adds hardware support for Iridium GMDSS and may incrementally boost maritime adoption.

3 , 1:01 AM
Furuno launches SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS maritime communications. New terminal expands Iridium GMDSS hardware options and adoption potential in maritime sector.

28 Aug

3 247wallst.com, 2:02 PM
SpaceX flagged an Iridium deal to the FCC, triggering a 6% drop in Rocket Lab shares and a 5% slide in Intuitive Machines stock. SpaceX FCC notification on Iridium deal signals regulatory scrutiny that may affect contract timelines and competitive positioning.

27 Aug

4 stocktwits.com, 9:51 PM
SpaceX raises red flag over Iridium deal, driving RKLB stock toward third weekly loss after seven consecutive down sessions. SpaceX objections to Iridium deal introduce competitive and regulatory risks that could hinder IRDM expansion plans.

4 stocktwits.com, 2:43 AM
Rocket Lab raised its bid for Iridium Communications by 30 percent, with analysts citing possible competition from AST SpaceMobile as the driver behind the increased offer. Elevated acquisition bid for Iridium creates major valuation shifts and potential ownership change.

21 Aug

4 , 10:30 AM
Rocket Lab CEO states $8 billion Iridium deal avoids direct competition with Starlink and targets an unprecedented offering. $8 billion Rocket Lab partnership positions Iridium for major strategic growth in satellite services.

13 Aug

5 , 7:00 AM
Rocket Lab advances Iridium acquisition after HSR waiting period lapses, files Form S-4 and FCC applications, and advances capital strategy. Acquisition progress signals potential ownership change that fundamentally redefines Iridium's competitive position and long-term prospects.

4 , 2:58 PM
Rocket Lab cleared a major hurdle in the Iridium acquisition. Acquisition progress signals potential ownership and operational shifts for Iridium.

3 , 9:13 AM
Iridium Communications draws renewed attention as developments in its satellite communications network attract investor focus and potentially boost market positioning. Renewed spotlight signals moderate investor interest that could influence short-term sentiment without major operational shifts.

3 , 2:11 AM
IRDM stock looks fully valued after its pending space deal. Pending space deal leads to full valuation of IRDM with limited further upside potential.

12 Aug

4 , 3:12 PM
Iridium Communications (IRDM) evaluates gains from a planned acquisition to strengthen its satellite network and competitive stance. Planned acquisition signals major strategic move with strong potential to alter company trajectory and investor views.

11 Aug

5 transcript , 1:00 AM
Rocket Lab reported record Q2 2026 revenue and announced its acquisition of Iridium Communications during the earnings call. Acquisition by Rocket Lab transfers ownership and redirects Iridium's satellite operations under new strategic control.

5 Aug

3 , 12:54 PM
ViaSat-3 satellite launches could trigger Viasat's next growth phase in satellite communications. Competitor Viasat's potential expansion from new satellites may influence Iridium's market position without directly altering its operations.

4 Aug

4 , 11:23 AM
Iridium Communications' Aireon deal could add $100 million in annual revenue. Potential $100 million annual revenue boost from the Aireon deal represents a major strategic development likely to alter Iridium's financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

3 , 10:55 AM
Iridium Communications Inc faces evaluation on stock buy suitability as growth catalysts confront premium valuation. Growth catalysts and premium valuation create moderately noticeable influence on Iridium's financial performance and market trajectory.

3 Aug

5 www.barchart.com, 12:51 PM
Rocket Lab plans an $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications that is projected to form a highly profitable combined space stock by 2027. An $8 billion acquisition by Rocket Lab would fundamentally transform Iridium's scale, profitability, and competitive position in satellite communications.

1 Aug

3 www.fool.com, 6:26 AM
Rocket Lab is predicted to turn profitable and free-cash-flow-positive in 2027 thanks to its relationship with Iridium Communications. Iridium's role in enabling Rocket Lab's profitability signals potential contract strength and positive market perception for IRDM.

28 Jul

3 , 7:01 AM
Iridium partners with SKYWAVE, an ORBCOMM company, to advance global industrial IoT for heavy equipment OEMs. Partnership targets expansion in industrial IoT market for heavy equipment.

3 , 7:01 AM
Iridium Communications partners with SKYWAVE, an ORBCOMM company, to advance global industrial IoT for heavy equipment OEMs. Partnership targets industrial IoT expansion for heavy equipment OEMs.

3 , 7:01 AM
Iridium partners with SKYWAVE, an ORBCOMM company, to advance global industrial IoT for heavy equipment OEMs. Partnership targets IoT expansion in heavy equipment manufacturing sector.

27 Jul

4 , 11:16 PM
Iridium Communications (IRDM) stock could be 38% below fair value based on earnings and PNT launch. Earnings analysis and PNT launch signal major strategic moves that could significantly alter company trajectory and investor sentiment.
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