Iridium Communications Inc.
S&P 500IRDM/Communication Services · Telecom Services/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
1.39%
$0.60 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
IRDM's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 59.6% earnings payout ratio & 20.9% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.6x interest coverage & 65.8% net debt / total assets.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- FCF Payout Ratio: 20.9%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 15.6%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Current Ratio: 2.9xStrong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
Risks
- Interest Coverage: 2.6xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 65.8%Net debt is high relative to total assets.
- Debt-to-Equity: 382.0Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
Payout & Coverage
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CautionAbout Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Communications Inc. is a satellite communications company that provides global voice and data connectivity services. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and founded in 2000, the company operates a low Earth orbit satellite network designed to deliver reliable coverage across oceans, airways, and remote regions where terrestrial networks are limited or unavailable. Iridium Communications Inc. serves a diverse customer base, including commercial enterprises, U.S. and foreign governments, non-governmental organizations, aviation and maritime operators, and individual users. Its offerings include mobile satellite phones, broadband data services, Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, and mission-critical communications solutions used in sectors such as transportation, defense, emergency response, energy, and logistics. Through its global partner ecosystem and specialized devices, Iridium Communications Inc. plays a key role in enabling real-time tracking, monitoring, and secure communications for assets and personnel worldwide, supporting both routine operations and critical missions in challenging environments.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.39%
Annual Dividend
$0.60
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
59.60%
FCF Payout Ratio
20.90%
52-Week Range
$15.65 - $53.83
Dividend History (2016–2025)
IRDM annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
IRDM earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 15, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 30, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
5-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
10-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
3-Year Total Growth
N/A
5-Year Total Growth
N/A
10-Year Total Growth
N/A
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