Iridium Communications Inc Common Stock (IRDM)
Stock · NASDAQ · Consumer Discretionary
$43.77as of 10/16/2026
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Active signals
IRDM Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What IRDM's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 34 | -0.3% | 50% | September 14, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakout | 28 | +1.5% | 57% | September 21, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band BreakdownActive now | 19 | -5.1% | 37% | October 28, 2025 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 9 | -0.9% | 44% | June 6, 2025 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | +1.4% | 56% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About IRDM
Iridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications services and products to businesses, the United States and foreign governments, non-governmental organizations, and consumers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company offers mobile satellite communications services for land mobile end users and aviation sectors; broadband terminals, embedded devices, and handsets for merch…
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Telecommunications Equipment
- Employees
- 975
- Website
- www.iridium.com/
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $43.78$45.25
- Market cap
- $5.12B
- P/E (trailing)
- 50.32
- P/E (forward)
- 26.23
- EPS (trailing)
- $0.88
- Dividend yield
- 1.39%
- Beta
- 0.87
- Avg. volume
- 1.13M
- Ex-dividend date
- September 15, 2026
- Dividend pay date
- September 30, 2026
How Iridium Communications Inc Common Stock Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2025 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
5 analyst ratings
Iridium Communications Inc Common Stock Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- IRDMIridium Communications Inc Common Stock$43.76▼ 2.73%Market cap $5.12BP/E 50.32$15.65$57.18
- BDCBelden Inc Common Stock$102.83▼ 1.33%Market cap $5.05BP/E 16.35$98$159.99
- TKCTurkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Common Stock$4.93▼ 1.00%Market cap $4.81BP/E 11.04$91.8$129.6
- PHIPLDT Inc. Sponsored ADR$19.9▲ 0.86%Market cap $4.32BP/E 9.10$1,065$1,445
- TEOTelecom Argentina SA$12.47▼ 0.16%Market cap $5.94BP/E 3.38$6.43$16.34
- LUMNLumen Technologies Inc. Common Stock$4.65▼ 4.52%Market cap $6.09BP/E —$4.52$11.95
- TDSTelephone and Data Systems Inc. Common Shares$33.9▼ 0.35%Market cap $4.10BP/E 8.76$31.51$49.12
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRDM Iridium Communications Inc Common Stock | $5.12B | 50.32 | $43.76 | ▼ 2.73% | $15.65$57.18 |
| BDC Belden Inc Common Stock | $5.05B | 16.35 | $102.83 | ▼ 1.33% | $98$159.99 |
| TKC Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Common Stock | $4.81B | 11.04 | $4.93 | ▼ 1.00% | $91.8$129.6 |
| PHI PLDT Inc. Sponsored ADR | $4.32B | 9.10 | $19.9 | ▲ 0.86% | $1,065$1,445 |
| TEO Telecom Argentina SA | $5.94B | 3.38 | $12.47 | ▼ 0.16% | $6.43$16.34 |
| LUMN Lumen Technologies Inc. Common Stock | $6.09B | — | $4.65 | ▼ 4.52% | $4.52$11.95 |
| TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc. Common Shares | $4.10B | 8.76 | $33.9 | ▼ 0.35% | $31.51$49.12 |
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Latest news
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Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- FRAZIER LEON ANTHONY · September 30, 2026 · Grant106
- Sears Kay · September 30, 2026 · Grant34
- Alterman Louis M · September 30, 2026 · Grant43
- Shivanandan Monique S. · September 30, 2026 · Grant50
- Eric T. Olson · September 30, 2026 · Grant442
- Canfield Thomas C · September 30, 2026 · Grant734
- YEANEY JACQUELINE E · September 30, 2026 · Grant34
- NIEHAUS ROBERT H · September 30, 2026 · Grant56
- FITZPATRICK THOMAS · September 30, 2026 · Grant56
- Last Timothy James · September 15, 2026 · Sale5.8K @ $46.35
- Last Timothy James · September 3, 2026 · Sale2.0K @ $47.36
- O'Neill Vincent James · September 1, 2026 · Tax Withholding1.5K @ $46.98
- Kapalka Timothy · September 1, 2026 · Tax Withholding693 @ $46.98
- Last Timothy James · September 1, 2026 · Tax Withholding1.5K @ $46.98
- Suzanne E. McBride · September 1, 2026 · Tax Withholding3.6K @ $46.98
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 82.69M
- Total value held
- $2.19B
- Institutional holders
- 370
- Unknown13.94M
- Unknown5.15M
- Unknown5.05M
- Unknown4.11M
- Unknown3.47M
- Unknown3.35M
- Unknown2.92M
- Unknown2.16M
- Unknown2.01M
- Unknown1.91M
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AI Market Commentary
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October 9, 2026
Iridium Communications Faces Competition from Starlink Spectrum Deal
Recent news highlights the FCC's approval of SpaceX's direct-to-device system, intensifying competition in the satellite communications market. Analysts are closely watching how this shift affects Iridium's earnings potential and market position. The stock is currently trading near its support level, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors regarding these competitive developments.
Iridium Communications Faces Competition from Starlink Spectrum Deal. Recent news highlights the FCC's approval of SpaceX's direct-to-device system, intensifying competition in the satellite communications market. Analysts are closely watching how this shift affects Iridium's earnings potential and market position. The stock is currently trading near its support level, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors regarding these competitive developments.