Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Earnings History
Profitable19 years of earnings data (2007–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Earnings Overview
As of November 3, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $163M, reflecting +12.8% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.50 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 13.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, IRDM's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $234M in fiscal 2017.
Iridium Communications Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 77.3%, operating margin of 27.1%, and net margin of 13.1%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
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IRDM Historical Earnings Data (2007–2025)
19 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114M | +1.4% | $236M | $1.06 | 13.1% | 27.1% |
| 2024 | $113M | +631.6% | $203M | $0.94 | 13.6% | 24.5% |
| 2023 | $15M | +76.7% | $119M | $0.12 | 1.9% | 15.1% |
| 2022 | $9M | +193.6% | $77M | $0.07 | 1.2% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | -$9M | +83.4% | $46M | $-0.07 | -1.5% | 7.5% |
| 2020 | -$56M | +65.4% | $35M | $-0.42 | -9.6% | 6.1% |
| 2019 | -$162M | -1110.4% | $10M | $-1.29 | -28.9% | 1.8% |
| 2018 | -$13M | -105.7% | $42M | $-0.12 | -2.6% | 8.0% |
| 2017 | $234M | +110.6% | $101M | $2.22 | 52.2% | 22.6% |
| 2016 | $111M | +1458.8% | $176M | $1.00 | 25.6% | 40.7% |
| 2015 | $7M | -90.5% | $161M | $-0.09 | 1.7% | 39.1% |
| 2014 | $75M | +19.9% | $125M | $0.67 | 18.4% | 30.6% |
| 2013 | $63M | -3.3% | $110M | $0.72 | 16.3% | 28.7% |
| 2012 | $65M | +62.9% | $107M | $0.85 | 16.9% | 27.9% |
| 2011 | $40M | +74.9% | $80M | $0.56 | 10.3% | 20.8% |
| 2010 | $23M | +151.1% | $37M | $0.27 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| 2009 | -$44M | -2780.6% | -$12M | $-0.82 | -58.4% | -16.2% |
| 2008 | $2M | +43537.0% | -$3M | $0.04 | - | - |
| 2007 | $-3,812 | - | $-1,274 | $-0.00 | - | - |
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IRDM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IRDM stock.
What is IRDM earnings per share (EPS)?
IRDM trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.50, reflecting +12.8% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 2007 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Iridium Communications Inc.'s net income?
Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) trailing twelve-month net income is $163M as of 2025. Earnings grew +12.8% year-over-year. Iridium Communications Inc. has been profitable for 4 consecutive years.
Is IRDM profitable?
Yes, IRDM is profitable with a TTM net income of $163M and a net profit margin of +13.1%. Iridium Communications Inc. has generated profits for 4 consecutive years.
What is IRDM's earnings growth rate?
IRDM compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +12.8%, 3-Year: +151.0%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2007 to 2025.
What are IRDM's profit margins?
Iridium Communications Inc. net profit margin is +13.1%, operating margin is +27.1%, and gross margin is +77.3%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +22.0%.
Is IRDM growing earnings?
IRDM is growing earnings steadily. YoY EPS growth of +12.8% is consistent with the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $163M.
What was IRDM's best earnings year?
Iridium Communications Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $234M, achieved in fiscal year 2017. Earnings history on this page spans 2007 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were IRDM's earnings last quarter?
IRDM's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $107M with diluted EPS of $0.98. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.