Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)

Iridium Communications Inc. is an issuer of common stock listed on NASDAQ under the ticker IRDM. The company provides mobile voice and data communications services and products to a broad customer base that includes businesses, U.S. and foreign government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and consumers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Its portfolio includes satellite-based communications for land mobile users and aviation, maritime broadband terminals and devices, and satellite IoT services, along with hosted payload, data, and engineering services. Iridium also supplies postpaid and prepaid satellite voice and data services, push-to-talk, tracking devices, specialized communications solutions, and equipment and accessories for military and government use. The company sells through a wholesale distribution network that includes service providers, value-added resellers, and value-added manufacturers. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, it was previously known as Iridium Holdings LLC and adopted its current name in 2009.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Payment Date Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-IRDM
$46.18
-1.3% Downside
Fair
$42
-10.2% Downside
Fair
Good
September 30, 2026
1.3%
October 15, 2026
53.9x
10.6x
5.7x
4.956 B
6.636 B
26.2%
81.9%
2.0
69.5%
309.1%
Valuation • Fair Value

Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$46.18

Estimated downside of 1.3% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$53.82

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$9.77

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$30.71

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$43.70

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$42

Analysts imply downside of 10.2%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 7 available valuation references for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

884.2 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

939 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

423.4 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

495.9 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.84

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

2.0

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

309.1%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

October 15, 2026

Days to Earnings

27

Dividend Payment Date

September 30, 2026

Dividend Yield

1.3%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

69.5%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Neutral

The 15-minute technical read for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Sell

The daily technical read for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) has a Hold consensus, with 3 buy, 4 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 3
Hold 4
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$46.18
Estimated downside 1.3%
Valuation Rating
Near Fair Value
Price is close to fair value
Analyst Target
$42
Implied downside 10.2%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) is $46.18. This implies an estimated downside of 1.3% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock is trading close to its estimated fair value.

The available analyst price target for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) is $42. The analyst target implies estimated downside of 10.2%.

The current financial health read for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) is October 15, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.3%, payment date is September 30, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) is 53.9x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Iridium Communications Inc is 4.956 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Iridium Communications Inc is 6.636 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Iridium Communications Inc is NASDAQ-IRDM, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ-IRDM) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Iridium Communications Inc is 26.2%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Iridium Communications Inc is 81.9%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.