Iridium's revenue growth reaccelerated to 8.3% year over year in 2026Q3—the strongest print in ten quarters—suggesting steady subscriber additions are supporting the top line, yet operating margin compressed to 12.9% from 30.9% a year earlier as depreciation and amortization climbed roughly 22% over two years to…
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 20, 2026 | $0.98+192.0% vs $0.34 | $246M+4.0% vs $236M |
Q3 2026 Jul 22, 2026 | $0.09-68.1% vs $0.28 | $225M+2.2% vs $220M |
Q2 2026 Apr 23, 2026 | $0.20-25.9% vs $0.27 | $219M+0.3% vs $218M |
Q1 2026 Feb 12, 2026 | $0.24+4.3% vs $0.23 | $213M-2.3% vs $218M |
Shares of Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ: IRDM - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus recommendation of "Hold" by the eight brokerages that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating
Rocket Lab and Planet Labs offer distinct growth opportunities as satellite infrastructure expands and demand for space-based intelligence increases.
Inspire Investing LLC lessened its stake in shares of Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ: IRDM) by 41.7% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 69,839 shares of the technology company's stock after selling 49,868 shares during the period. Inspire
Rocket Lab announced plans to buy Iridium Communications in June. Iridium just reported Q3 earnings well ahead of analyst expectations.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44.04 | $4.67B | 29.42 | 4.93% | 18.06% | 32.93% | 1.32% | |
| $63.95 | $8.81B | -255.80 | 2.67% | -2.07% | -2.07% | — | |
| $84.32 | $10.86B | -147.85 | 9.04% | -26.61% | -23.31% | 0.1% | |
| $7.19 | $542.64M | 18.87 | 47.87% | 6.21% | 6.14% | — | |
| $32.33 | $9.66B | -15.63 | 1505.21% | -536.66% | -27.27% | — | |
| $94.27 | $8.53B | -34.14 | -99.96% | -3648.31% | -22.91% | 0.05% |
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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) reported $903.0M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $871.7M in fiscal year 2025.
Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) grew revenue by 3.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) earned $163.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 18.1% net margin).
Yes. Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) pays a dividend that yields 1.32% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) had a return on equity (ROE) of 32.9% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) generated $97.8M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) has a dividend payout ratio of 55%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.
