Iridium Communications Inc.
IRDMNASDAQCommunication ServicesTelecom Services
As of Oct 22, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $4.75B
- P/E (TTM)
- 50.93
- Forward P/E
- 60.73
- Dividend yield
- 1.37%
- 52-week range
- $15.65$57.18
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.15M
Iridium Communications (IRDM) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $43.16 - $44.07 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $57.18 |
| 52-Week Low | $15.65 |
| Open | $43.62 |
| Volume (last close) | 812.01K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.15M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 884.17M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 93.27M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 288.32M |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.87 |
| Profit Margin | 10.55% |
| Operating Margin | 23.76% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 19.74% |
| Debt to Equity | 3.73 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.60 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
| Payout Ratio | 68.58% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 4.75B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 108.47M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 50.93 |
| Forward P/E | 60.73 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 5.37 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 10.05 |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.97 |
| 50-Day MA | $47.60 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $38.74 |
| 1-Year Change | +140.74% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Iridium Communications at a Glance
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a market capitalization of $4.75B. The stock trades at 50.9× trailing earnings, 60.7× forward earnings and 5.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $93.27M on revenue of $884.17M (a 10.6% profit margin) and generated $288.32M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 3.1% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $184.21M in cash and securities against $1.76B of debt, a net debt position of $1.58B.
Iridium Communications pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.60 per share a year, a 1.37% yield at the Oct 22, 2026 close, with a 69% payout ratio and 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 140.7% over the past year. At $43.79 (the Oct 22, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $15.64 to $57.18, above its 200-day moving average of $38.74.
Based on 2 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $54.00, 23.3% above the Oct 22, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Iridium Communications
What is the current stock price for IRDM?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, IRDM stock trades at $43.79. The 52-week range is $15.65–$57.18, with a day range of $43.16–$44.07.
What is the P/E ratio for IRDM?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Iridium Communications's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 50.9, meaning investors pay $50.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 60.7, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Iridium Communications operates in the Communication Services sector.
Does IRDM pay dividends?
Yes, Iridium Communications pays a 1.37% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 22, 2026 close ($0.60 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 68.6%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 15, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for IRDM?
Based on ratings from 2 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for IRDM is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $54.00, a 23.3% upside from the Oct 22, 2026 close of $43.79.
What is the market cap of IRDM?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Iridium Communications's market capitalization is $4.75B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Iridium Communications operates in the Communication Services sector within the Telecom Services industry.