Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM)
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- symbol IRDM
- Rev/Share 7.954
- Book/Share 4.3929
- PB 4.5573
- Debt/Equity 3.8199
- CurrentRatio 2.5087
- ROIC 0.087
- MktCap 2124400638.0
- FreeCF/Share 3.0235
- PFCF 6.5171
- PE 19.0728
- Debt/Assets 0.7045
- DivYield 0.0285
- ROE 0.2028
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | IRDM | Raymond James | Strong Buy | Outperform | -- | $26 | Sept. 11, 2025 |
| Downgrade | IRDM | BWS Financial | Neutral | Sell | -- | $16 | Sept. 9, 2025 |
| Initiation | IRDM | Oppenheimer | -- | Outperform | -- | $34 | May 5, 2025 |
| Upgrade | IRDM | William Blair | Market Perform | Outperform | -- | -- | April 22, 2025 |
| Initiation | IRDM | Cantor Fitzgerald | -- | Overweight | -- | $40 | Jan. 24, 2025 |
News
Iridium Partners With Karrier One to Expand Global IoT Connectivity
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IRDM collaborates with Karrier One to integrate satellite IoT, enabling global device connectivity without base stations.
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GSAT vs. IRDM: Which Satellite Communications Stock is the Better Buy?
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Globalstar, Inc. GSAT and Iridium Communications Inc. IRDM operate in the satellite communications industry, rapidly emerging as a key component of global connectivity. Satellite services are helping to expand connectivity in remote regions where terrestrial networks cannot reach, thereby bridging the digital divide.
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Iridium Risk Services / Navacord Announces Sponsorship of the Schachter Catch the Energy Conference
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - September 22, 2025) - Iridium Risk Services / Navacord is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Schachter Catch the Energy Conference, which will take place on Saturday, October 18th at Calgary's Mount Royal University. As a sponsor, Iridium Risk Services / Navacord supports the conference's mission to connect investors directly with opportunities in Canada's energy sector.
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Iridium Communications: Undervalued At $20, Licenses Alone Justify The Price
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Iridium trades below intrinsic value, with its global 8.7 MHz L-band spectrum alone justifying almost its current valuation and offering a margin of safety. IRDM's niche in aviation and maritime, new D2D and PNT offerings support growth toward $1 billion in revenue by 2030. Despite competition from Starlink and others, IRDM's spectrum assets, 66-satellite constellation, and strong free cash flow yield make the stock attractive at current levels.
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Iridium & Deutsche Telekom Join Forces to Expand Global IoT Connectivity
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IRDM partners with Deutsche Telekom on global NTN Direct, aiming for seamless 5G IoT coverage and long-term growth despite near-term headwinds.
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Top 3 Tech & Telecom Stocks That Could Blast Off In September
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
The most oversold stocks in the communication services sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
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Iridium to Participate in the Oppenheimer 28th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference
Published: August 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
MCLEAN, Va. , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced that Company executives would participate in the upcoming conference: The Oppenheimer 28th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications.
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Watch 4 Stocks That Announced Dividend Hikes Amid Rate-Cut Uncertainty
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
RSG, TECK, FIX and IRDM just hiked dividends, offering steady income as rate-cut hopes dim and volatility looms.
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3 Stocks to Watch From the Satellite and Communication Industry
Published: July 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Macro uncertainty remains a concern, but growing global connectivity needs could drive prospects for the Zacks Satellite and Communication industry participants like GSAT, IRDM and GILT.
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Iridium Falls 22% on Q2 Earnings Miss & Lowered View, Revenues Up Y/Y
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
IRDM plunges 22% on Q2 2025 EPS miss and trimmed 2025 service revenue forecast, despite higher total revenues.
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Iridium Communications (IRDM) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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After Plunging 14.4% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for Iridium (IRDM)
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Iridium (IRDM) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.
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Compared to Estimates, Iridium (IRDM) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Iridium (IRDM) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kenneth B. Levy - Vice President of Investor Relations Matthew J.
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Iridium Communications (IRDM) Lags Q2 Earnings Estimates
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Iridium Communications (IRDM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.2 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.23 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.27 per share a year ago.
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Here's Why Iridium Communications (IRDM) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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ASTS vs. IRDM: Which Satellite Connectivity Stock Should You Bet on? (Revised)
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IRDM's steady earnings growth, defense ties and lower valuation may give it an edge over ASTS.
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Why Iridium Communications (IRDM) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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ASTS vs. IRDM: Which Satellite Connectivity Stock Should You Bet on?
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IRDM's steady earnings growth, defense ties and lower valuation may give it an edge over high-flying ASTS.
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Iridium Launches Iridium Chat App to Enhance Global Off-Grid Messaging
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IRDM launches Iridium Chat, a global satellite messaging app that syncs with GO! exec and works even off-grid or via Wi-Fi.
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New Iridium Chat App Enables Unlimited Global Messaging via Iridium GO! exec
Published: June 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Iridium Chat app debuts alongside new Iridium GO! exec unlimited plan built for data intensive applications from the field MCLEAN, Va.
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Iridium Partners Syniverse to Power Global D2D Satellite Connectivity
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
IRDM collaborates with Syniverse to launch and scale Iridium NTN Direct, extending mobile network coverage globally.
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Iridium (IRDM) Up 17.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Iridium (IRDM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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3 Stocks to Watch From the Satellite and Communication Industry
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Macro uncertainty remains a concern for the Zacks Satellite and Communication industry participants like IRDM, GSAT and GILT. Growing global connectivity needs could drive prospects in the long term.
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Iridium Equips 9603 Module with Enhanced Short Burst Data Capabilities for Government Users
Published: May 06, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
MCLEAN, Va. , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced a special U.S. government version of the Iridium® 9603 module built for Enhanced Short Burst Data (ESBD).
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Wall Street Analysts Believe Iridium (IRDM) Could Rally 52.28%: Here's is How to Trade
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The consensus price target hints at a 52.3% upside potential for Iridium (IRDM). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
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Buy These Top-Ranked 5 Stocks to Play an Earnings Beat
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Top-ranked stocks Fox (FOXA), Newmont (NEM), Affirm (AFRM), HealthStream (HSTM)) and Iridium Communications (IRDM) are likely to beat on the bottom line in their upcoming releases.
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Iridium Communications: Shares Deserve To Fly To The Exosphere (Rating Upgrade)
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Iridium Communications' stock has dropped 27.9% since February, presenting a buying opportunity despite broader market declines and economic concerns. The company reported solid revenue growth, with commercial service revenue increasing and IoT data revenue seeing significant gains. Management expects continued growth, targeting $1 billion in annual service revenue by 2030, with projected annualized upside of 17.9% to 25%.
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Here's Why Iridium Communications (IRDM) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call April 22, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Ken Levy - Vice President, Investor Relations Matt Desch - Chief Executive Officer Vince O'Neill - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ric Prentiss - Raymond James Edison Yu - Deutsche Bank Colin Canfield - Cantor Hamed Khorsand - BWS Financial Chris Quilty - Quilty Space Matthew Robillard - Barclays Louie DiPalma - William Blair Operator Good day, and welcome to the Iridium Communications First Quarter Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode.
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About Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM)
- IPO Date 2008-03-20
- Website https://www.iridium.com
- Industry Telecommunications Services
- CEO Matthew J. Desch
- Employees 873