IRDM
Iridium Communications Inc. · Communication Services · Telecom Services
Last
$23.94
+$1.45 (+6.45%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $23.98 +$0.04 (+0.17%) 11:14 PM ET
Prev close $22.49
Open $22.31
Day high $23.99
Day low $22.30
Volume 2,508,719
Avg vol 2,450,181
Mkt cap
$2.51B
P/E ratio
22.58
FY Revenue
$871.66M
EPS
1.06
Gross Margin
71.55%
Sector
Communication Services
AI report sections
IRDM
Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Communications Inc. combines high margins, solid free cash flow generation, and a relatively moderate earnings multiple with elevated leverage and a notable recent decline in operating cash flow. Technically, the stock is in a short-term upswing with price above key moving averages and multiple bullish pattern signals but momentum indicators are overbought and short interest and short volume are relatively high. Over a longer horizon, steady revenue and earnings growth contrasts with weak 6–12 month price performance and a position well below the 52-week high, indicating a mixed overall profile.
AI summarized at 3:16 PM ET, 2026-01-22
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 66 LONG: 72
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+27% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.27×
RSI
56.39 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.03 Signal: 0.02
Short-Term
+0.09 (Strong)
MACD: 1.04 Signal: 0.95
Long-Term
+0.18 (Strong)
MACD: 1.59 Signal: 1.41
Intraday trend score 67.46

Latest news

IRDM 12 articles Positive: 8 Neutral: 3 Negative: 1
Positive Benzinga • Vishaal Sanjay
Cathie Wood's Ark Unleashes Cryptic ARKmoji Teasers To Showcase Its 'Big Ideas' For 2026: Can You Take A Guess At The Hidden Meaning?

Ark Invest unveiled its 'big ideas' for 2026 through cryptic ARKmoji images, challenging users to interpret six investment themes: AI Agents, Genomics, Space Race (reusable rockets), Cryptocurrencies/Tokenization, Robotics, and The Great Acceleration. The firm highlighted portfolio holdings aligned with each theme, spanning multiple sectors from biotech to defense and space technology.

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Sentiment note

Highlighted as a space-related holding in Ark's Space & Defense Innovation ETF.

Positive Benzinga • Piero Cingari
Gold, Silver Rally To Record Highs In Sync, Small Caps Surge: What's Moving Markets Monday?

Gold and silver surged to record highs on Monday, with gold jumping 2.3% to $4,440 per ounce and silver rallying 2.1% toward the $70 level. All major U.S. equity benchmarks extended gains for a third consecutive session, with small caps leading the way as the Russell 2000 gained 1.8%. Paramount Skydance secured a $40.4 billion personal guarantee from Larry Ellison to support its $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Sentiment note

Stock gained 5.82%, benefiting from broader market strength.

Positive Benzinga • David Phipps
NextPlat Issues CEO Shareholder Update Letter

NextPlat Corp provides an update on its strategic progress across healthcare services, communications, and e-commerce channels, highlighting cost reduction efforts, new contracts, and technology investments aimed at driving growth and profitability.

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Sentiment note

Growing satellite connectivity partnerships and increased transaction volumes in global communication services

Negative The Motley Fool • Anders Bylund
Graphene Investments Sold 115,000 IRDM Shares in Q3 2025

Graphene Investments SAS sold its entire 115,300 share stake in Iridium Communications during the quarter, with an estimated transaction value of $3.48 million, citing disappointing performance and challenging market conditions.

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Sentiment note

Stock down 32.2% over one year, underperforming S&P 500 by 53.4 percentage points, facing increased competition in satellite communications market, and experiencing disappointing earnings

Neutral The Motley Fool • Rick Munarriz
Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought

The article discusses a recent Tesla analyst upgrade, price target changes for Iridium and Intellia, and Cathie Wood's recent buying activity in these stocks. It highlights the challenges and potential catalysts for these companies.

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Sentiment note

The article notes that Iridium has seen a slowdown in growth, with just one year of double-digit growth in the past six years. While Cathie Wood has been adding to her position, an analyst at Barclays has lowered the price target due to concerns about slowing growth.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Global Market Insights Inc.
Satellite Communication Market to surpass USD 71.5 billion by 2034, Says Global Market Insights inc.

The satellite communication market is expected to grow significantly, driven by the increasing demand for reliable internet connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved areas. The services segment is projected to experience the highest growth, with a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period.

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Sentiment note

The article mentions Iridium Communications as one of the companies working in the satellite communication industry, but does not provide any specific information about the company's performance or outlook.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Rick Munarriz
Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has been on a roll lately, with its popular ETF surging in recent months. However, Wood added to three positions on Friday that are trading lower in 2024: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Iridium (IRDM), and Tempus AI (TEM). The article analyzes the performance and outlook for these companies.

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Sentiment note

Iridium's stock has fallen 28% in 2024, and its growth has been sluggish, with single-digit revenue growth in five of the last six years. However, the article notes that Iridium's specialized services and strength in both government and commercial markets make it a logical play in Ark's investing universe.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Polaris Market Research
Very Small Aperture Terminal Market Size to Reach USD 8.09 Billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 10.00%| PMR

The global VSAT market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10% from 2025 to 2034, driven by the increasing demand for secure communication channels in government and military sectors, the expansion of mobile backhaul services, and the rising need for broadband connectivity in remote areas.

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Sentiment note

The article mentions Iridium Communications as one of the key players in the VSAT market, suggesting its involvement and potential to benefit from the market's expansion.

Positive Benzinga • Zacks
Iridium Gearing Up to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What to Expect

Iridium Communications is set to report its Q3 2024 earnings. The company's performance is expected to be driven by growth in its Service segment and increasing subscriber base, though global macroeconomic challenges and competition remain concerns.

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Sentiment note

The article highlights the company's expected growth in service revenues and subscriber base, which are positive indicators for its performance.

Positive The Motley Fool • Rich Smith
Near a 52-Week Low and Buying Back Shares, Is Iridium Stock a Buy?

Iridium Communications plans to use a $500 million stock buyback program to turn its single-digit growth rate into a double-digit growth rate. The company has completed the deployment of its Iridium NEXT satellite constellation and expects to generate meaningful free cash flow going forward.

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Sentiment note

The article suggests that Iridium's stock buyback program could boost its growth rate into the double digits, which could make the stock more attractive to investors.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Global Market Insights Inc.
Maritime Satellite Communication Market to reach USD 12.4 billion by 2032, Says Global Market Insights Inc.

The maritime satellite communication market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2024 to 2032, driven by increasing investments in satellite communication technologies and the rising demand for reliable connectivity in the maritime industry.

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Sentiment note

The article highlights that prominent companies in the maritime satellite communication industry, such as Iridium Communications Inc., are investing in advanced satellite technologies and offering innovative solutions to meet the growing needs of the maritime sector.

Positive The Motley Fool • Rich Smith
Why Iridium Stock Just Blasted 11% Higher - The Motley Fool

Iridium Communications stock soared 11.1% after the company reported a big earnings beat despite missing slightly on sales. The company showed strong user growth and provided guidance for service revenue growth of 4-6% this year.

IRDM Iridium Communications earnings revenue guidance
Sentiment note

The company reported a big earnings beat, strong user growth, and provided positive guidance for service revenue growth.

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