# Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Telecommunications Services
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

Iridium Communications Inc. provides critical mobile voice and data communication services and products across the globe. The company serves a broad spectrum of clients, including businesses, both the United States and international governments, non-governmental organizations, and individual consumers worldwide. Their core offerings include postpaid and prepaid mobile satellite voice and data connectivity, push-to-talk services, broadband data solutions, and advanced Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities. Additionally, Iridium supports hosted payload services and various specialized data ap...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-26:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $44.52 USD |
| Market Cap | $4.72B |
| P/E (TTM) | 29.48 |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.51 |
| 52-Week Range | $15.65 – $57.18 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.35% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 1.35% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.60 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.60 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 2 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / 4.9% / — / — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 39.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 23.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 39.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 23.2% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.1500 | 2026-09-30 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.1500 | 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-03-16 | $0.1500 | 2026-03-31 |
| 2025-12-15 | $0.1500 | 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-09-15 | $0.1500 | 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-06-13 | $0.1400 | 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-03-17 | $0.1400 | 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-12-16 | $0.1400 | 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-09-13 | $0.1400 | 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-06-14 | $0.1400 | 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-03-14 | $0.1300 | 2024-03-29 |
| 2023-12-14 | $0.1300 | 2023-12-29 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/irdm/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Iridium Communications Inc. do?

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) operates in the Telecommunications Services industry within the Communication Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is IRDM's market cap?

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) has a market capitalization of approximately $4.72 billion, as of October 26, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does IRDM pay a dividend?

Yes, Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 1.35%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does IRDM pay dividends?

Iridium Communications Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.60 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is IRDM's payout ratio?

Iridium Communications Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/irdm
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/irdm/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/irdm/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/irdm/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/irdm/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/irdm/peers

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