IRDMQT69Iridium Communications Inc.·NASDAQ
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Down 2.6% — The Space Stock With a Much Bigger Opportunity Than Launches (Yahoo).
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Index—P/E28.97EPS (ttm)1.51Insider Own4.40%Shs Outstand105.98MPerf Week-1.75%
Market Cap4.64BForward P/E43.31EPS next Y1.01Insider Trans-8.39%Shs Float92.20MPerf Month-10.66%
Enterprise Value6.68BPEG—EPS next Q0.25Short Float3.18%Perf Quarter-11.83%
Income164.00MP/S5.13EPS this Y16.31%Short Ratio2.63Perf Half Y9.65%
Sales903.00MP/B8.03EPS next Y-18.94%ROA5.29%Short Interest2.94MPerf YTD151.67%
Book/sh5.44P/C47.30EPS next 5Y-12.81%ROE32.93%52W High57.18 -23.50%Perf Year147.96%
Cash/sh0.92P/FCF16.74EPS past 3/5Y151.04% —ROIC5.06%52W Low15.65 179.49%Perf 3Y18.86%
Dividend Est.0.60 (1.37%)EV/EBITDA13.43Sales past 3/5Y6.54% 8.39%Gross Margin75.90%Volatility2.57% 2.05%Perf 5Y7.26%
Dividend TTM0.60 (1.37%)EV/Sales7.39EPS Y/Y TTM32.46%Oper. Margin19.00%ATR (14)1.08Perf 10Y412.78%
Dividend Ex-DateSep 15, 2026Quick Ratio0.72Sales Y/Y TTM3.56%Profit Margin18.06%RSI (14)36.38Recom2.79
Dividend Gr. 3/5Y—Current Ratio0.91EPS Q/Q180.00%SMA20-4.09%Beta0.87Target Price51.33
Payout39.84%Debt/Eq3.71Sales Q/Q8.37%SMA50-6.50%Rel Volume0.67Prev Close44.91
Employees975LT Debt/Eq3.34EarningsFeb 11SMA2009.62%Avg Volume960.03KPrice43.74
IPO DateMar 20, 2008Option/ShortYes / YesEPS/Sales Surpr.192.04% 3.99%Net Debt/EBITDA4.11Volume638,428Change-2.61%
Analyst Ratings
DateActionAnalystRatingTarget
Jun-30-26ReiteratedMorgan StanleyEqual Weight$26 → $54
Jun-03-26ReiteratedOppenheimerOutperform$60
May-13-26InitiatedNew StreetNeutral$40
Apr-24-26ReiteratedDeutsche BankBuy$28 → $45
Apr-24-26DowngradeRaymond JamesOutperform → Market Perform
Feb-18-26ReiteratedMorgan StanleyEqual Weight$24 → $26
Feb-13-26ReiteratedDeutsche BankBuy$25 → $28
Jan-16-26DowngradeMorgan StanleyOverweight → Equal Weight$24
Oct-01-25ReiteratedBarclaysOverweight$31 → $25
Sep-11-25DowngradeRaymond JamesStrong Buy → Outperform
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Company

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.

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Financial Statements
DataTimeframe
Line Item (USD, M)
TTM
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FY 2025
12/31/2025
FY 2024
12/31/2024
FY 2023
12/31/2023
FY 2022
12/31/2022
FY 2021
12/31/2021
FY 2020
12/31/2020
FY 2019
12/31/2019
FY 2018
12/31/2018
Total Revenue903872831791—————
Cost of Goods Sold Incl. D&A217198434508—————
Gross Profit685674397283—————
Selling, General and Administrative Excl. Other230158165144—————
Research and Development22202820—————
Other Operating Expense26226010—————
Operating Income172236203119—————
Interest Expense9298103102—————
Unusual Expense
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Non-Operating Income (Expense)108424-28—————
Net Income Before Taxes186142125-11—————
Income Taxes242812-26—————
Consolidated Net Income16411411315—————
Net Income From Continuing Operations16411411315—————
Net Income16411411315—————
EPS (Recurring)1.531.070.950.12—————
EPS (Basic, Before Extraordinaries)1.531.070.950.12—————
EPS (Diluted)1.511.060.940.12—————
EBITDA497440416380—————
Other After Tax Adjustments
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Stock Option Compensation Expense
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Price To Earnings Ratio28.9716.4030.87343.00—————
Price To Sales Ratio5.182.134.166.40—————
Gross Margin75.8677.2947.7735.78—————
Operating Margin19.0527.0624.4315.04—————
Net Margin18.1613.0713.601.90—————
Shares Outstanding107107119123—————
Market Capitalization4,6801,8603,4535,063—————
Operating Lease Expense
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Insider Trading Volume
$61.70$48.74$35.78$22.82$9.86● Close Price0.00M4.82M9.64M14.46M19.28MUSD Trades VolumeNovDec2026FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov
Insider Trading
InsiderRelationshipDateTransactionCost#SharesValue ($)#Shares TotalSEC Form 4
Last Timothy JamesEVP, Sales & MarketingSep 15 '26Sale46.355,769267,39384,130Sep 16
Last Timothy JamesEVP, Sales & MarketingSep 03 '26Sale47.362,01395,33689,899Sep 04
FITZPATRICK THOMASDirectorAug 18 '26Sale49.2015,046740,26343,260Aug 19
McBride Suzanne E.Chief Operations OfficerAug 17 '26Sale50.2885,4544,296,627282,017Aug 19
FITZPATRICK THOMASDirectorAug 17 '26Sale50.22209,23310,507,68158,306Aug 19
Last Timothy JamesEVP, Sales & MarketingAug 17 '26Sale50.3419,521982,76793,413Aug 19
Kapalka TimothyCAO Iridium Satellite LLCAug 17 '26Sale50.5113,473680,52135,731Aug 19
Morgan Kathleen A.Chief Legal OfficerAug 17 '26Sale50.3533,1921,671,162124,871Aug 19
Olson Eric TDirectorAug 17 '26Sale50.618,000404,880149,680Aug 19
Kapalka TimothyCAO Iridium Satellite LLCApr 06 '26Sale33.002,04367,41945,721Apr 06
Kapalka TimothyCAO Iridium Satellite LLCApr 02 '26Sale31.003,790117,49047,764Apr 06
FITZPATRICK THOMASDirectorOct 31 '25Sale18.0020,839375,102231,034Nov 03
DESCH MATTHEW JCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICEROct 30 '25Buy17.3320,000346,6001,127,019Nov 03
NIEHAUS ROBERT HDirectorOct 28 '25Buy17.4930,000524,700297,363Oct 29
FITZPATRICK THOMASDirectorOct 28 '25Sale18.006,797122,346251,873Oct 29
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