Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.58
Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
55.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
IRDM Dividend Income Check
Safety
55.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is unknown.
IRDM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.58
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout55.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout20.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.5%
Total Shareholder Yield6.0%
1Y Total Return54.5%
5Y Total Return11.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,11810Y ago$49,90920Y ago$45,182
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
IRDM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
IRDM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Iridium Communications Inc. distributes 55.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
IRDM has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, IRDM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 4.5% buyback yield, 6.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 11.2%, with dividends contributing 4.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $49,909 today.
IRDM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 13 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.80
Avg/Payment$0.1385
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | — | 2.36% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 3.30% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↑ +7.1% | 3.14% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 1.96% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 2.03% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 1.82% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 2.00% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.1400 | ↑ +7.7% | 2.00% | Jun 28, 2024 |
IRDM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#2 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
55.0% payout
Streak
3Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.0%
#1 of 4
GSAT
LMT
BAIRDM Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
20 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.15 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $0.58 | 5.5% | 4 | $1.06 | 54.7% | 1.83x | 1.5% |
| 2024 | $0.55 | 5.8% | 4 | $0.94 | 58.5% | 1.71x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $0.52 | — | 4 | $0.12 | 433.3% | 0.23x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.07 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.07 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.42 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.29 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.12 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.22 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonIRDM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IRDM stock.
How much dividend does IRDM pay per share?
Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.58 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is IRDM's next ex-dividend date?
IRDM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. IRDM typically pays dividends Annual.
Is IRDM's dividend safe?
IRDM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +55.0% and FCF payout ratio of +20.2%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is IRDM a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Iridium Communications Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does IRDM pay dividends?
Iridium Communications Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.58 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in IRDM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in IRDM five years ago would be worth approximately $11,118 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is IRDM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
IRDM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.