Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) - $16.70 as of 12/3/2025 4:06:02 PM EST
Total Score
15 out of 30
Safety Score
57 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for IRDM
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for IRDM
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for IRDM
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for IRDM
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for IRDM (57 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for IRDM
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | IRDM |
| Company Name | Iridium Communications Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) is a leading provider of mobile voice and data communications services, offering unparalleled connectivity solutions across the globe. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company operates a distinctive satellite network that ensures reliable communication in the most remote and challenging environments, catering to businesses, government agencies, and individual users alike. With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, Iridium serves diverse sectors including maritime, aviation, and emergency response, positioning itself as an essential partner for mission-critical operations. As a dominant player in the satellite communications industry, Iridium is strategically poised to leverage emerging market trends and meet the evolving demands of its global clientele. |
| Sector Name | COMMUNICATION SERVICES |
| Industry Name | TELECOM SERVICES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/12/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 16.70 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 39.35 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 12/3/2025 4:06:02 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,584,699 |
| Average Daily Volume | 2,515,797 |
| 52-Week High | 33.82 |
| 52-Week Low | 15.64 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 6.78% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 14.78 |
| Industry PE | 13.48 |
| Sector PE | 26.81 |
| 5-Year Average PE | -60.85 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 19.65 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 14.71 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 16.24 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.67 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.85 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 4.30 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 3.81 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.01 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 6.56 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.03 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.54 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.81 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 104,746,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,749,258,200 |
| Institutional Ownership | 96.98% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 9/15/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.1400 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.1500 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 2 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.57 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 3.47% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.60 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 11 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 9.09% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.77% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 50.44% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 68.10% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 631.60% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 1.13 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.82 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 0.94 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 125,848,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 112,776,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 15,415,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 6.70% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 8.19% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 30.90% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 88,533,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 93,526,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 71,870,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,721,310,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,664,241,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 1,757,767,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 1,467,490,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 1,809,843,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.25 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.20 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 576,637,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 888,099,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 450,497,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 305,208,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 2.91 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 306,065,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 241,426,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.20 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.53 |
| MACD Signal | -0.61 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 13.12 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 20.04 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 26.97 |
| Beta | 0.60 |
| RSI | 41.27 |
| 50-Day SMA | 24.93 |
| 150-Day SMA | 34.73 |
| 200-Day SMA | 36.37 |
System |
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| Modified | 12/4/2025 2:04:26 AM EST |