Iridium Communications Inc.

Iridium Communications Inc.

IRDMยทNASDAQ

$48.97

-1.7%
Communication ServicesTelecommunications Services

Iridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications services and products to businesses, the United States and international governments, non-governmental organizations, and consumers worldwide. The company offers postpaid mobile voice and data satellite communications; prepaid mobile voice satellite communications; push-to-talk; broadband data; and Internet of Things (IoT) services. It also provides hosted payload and other data services, such as satellite time and location services, and inbound connections from the public switched telephone network, short message, subscriber identity module, activation, customer reactivation, and other peripheral services. In addition, the company offers voice and data solutions comprising personnel tracking devices; asset tracking devices for equipment, vehicles, and aircrafts; beyond-line-of-sight aircraft communications applications; maritime communications applications; specialized communications solutions for high-value individuals; mobile communications and data devices for the military and intelligence agencies, such as secure satellite handsets, as well as netted voice, messaging, and paging services; and maintenance services for the United States government's dedicated gateway. Further, it provides satellite handsets, personal connectivity devices, voice and data modems, broadband data devices, and IoT data devices; various accessories for its devices that include batteries, holsters, earbud headphones, portable auxiliary antennas, antenna adaptors, USB data cables, charging units, and others; and engineering and support services. Iridium Communications Inc. sells its products and services to commercial end users through a wholesale distribution network that include service providers, and value-added resellers and manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Iridium Holdings LLC and changed its name to Iridium Communications Inc. in September 2009. Iridium Communications Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$5.18B
EPS1.0700
P/E Ratio45.77
Earnings Date07/23/2026
3Y+16.0%
5Y+60.0%
10Y+78.0%
3Y-17.0%
5Y+116.0%
10Y-59.0%
3Y-20.0%
5Y+59.0%
10Y-234.0%
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Iridium Communications Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income114.37M
Depreciation & Amortization210.21M
Stock-Based Compensation51.58M
Change in Working Capital-7.69M
Others9.44M
Capital Expenditures-100.28M
Free Cash Flow299.79M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

262.1%

Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.

CapEx Intensity

25.1%

Moderate capital requirements typical of many stable businesses. Healthy balance between reinvestment and cash generation.

FCF Growth Trend

-2.0%

Flat FCF growth. Stable but not expandingโ€”monitor for signs of business maturity or temporary headwinds.

Working Capital Impact

-$7.69M

Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Asset-light with strong cash conversion: Low capital requirements combined with efficient cash generation creates significant shareholder value through dividends, buybacks, or strategic investments.

Iridium Communications Inc. Cash Flow Statement

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SEC Filings

IRDM - Filing history and reports

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8-K

8-K 2026

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May 20, 2026
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2026
8-K

8-K 2026

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May 14, 2026
May 13, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2026 Q1

Q1

April 23, 2026
March 31, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026
2026
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DEF 14A 2026

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April 02, 2026
May 20, 2026
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February 26, 2026
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8-K 2026

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February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026
2026
10-K

10-K 2025 FY

FY

February 12, 2026
December 31, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2025

N/A

December 04, 2025
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2025
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