Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM)
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- symbol IRDM
- Rev/Share 7.954
- Book/Share 4.3929
- PB 5.4952
- Debt/Equity 3.8199
- CurrentRatio 2.5087
- ROIC 0.087
- MktCap 2561591960.0
- FreeCF/Share 3.0235
- PFCF 7.8583
- PE 22.9979
- Debt/Assets 0.7045
- DivYield 0.0232
- ROE 0.2028
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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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Compared to Estimates, Iridium (IRDM) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Iridium (IRDM) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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Iridium Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
Published: April 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
MCLEAN, Va. , April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2025 and reiterated its full-year 2025 outlook.
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All You Need to Know About Iridium (IRDM) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Iridium (IRDM) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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3 Stocks That Cathie Wood Is Buying During the Stock Market Sell-Off
Published: April 08, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
There is opportunity in the volatility. Cathie Wood is a widely watched growth investor who has steered her Ark Invest family of exchange-traded funds to success when equity prices are rising.
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Why Iridium Communications (IRDM) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought
Published: March 21, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
The last few weeks of cascading share prices may be troublesome to most investors, but Cathie Wood doesn't mind buying during the deluge. The co-founder, CEO, and investment manager at Ark Invest has been more active lately in buying shares for her high-octane growth exchange-traded funds.
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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