IRDM 📈 Iridium Communications - Overview

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US46269C1027

IRDM: Satellite Phones, Modems, Devices, Accessories, IoT Solutions, Broadband Services

Iridium Communications Inc. operates as a global provider of mobile voice and data communications services, catering to a diverse range of clients including businesses, governments, non-governmental organizations, and individual consumers worldwide. The company's portfolio of services encompasses postpaid and prepaid mobile voice and data satellite communications, push-to-talk, broadband data, and Internet of Things (IoT) services, all of which are designed to facilitate seamless and reliable communication across the globe. Additionally, Iridium offers a suite of hosted payload and other data services, including satellite time and location services, as well as inbound connections from the public switched telephone network, short message services, and subscriber identity module services.

The company's product lineup is equally comprehensive, featuring voice and data solutions such as personnel tracking devices, asset tracking devices for equipment, vehicles, and aircraft, beyond-line-of-sight aircraft communications applications, and maritime communications applications. Iridium also provides specialized communications solutions for high-value individuals, mobile communications and data devices for the military and other government agencies, including secure satellite handsets, netted voice, messaging, and paging services. Furthermore, the company offers maintenance services for the United States government's dedicated gateway, underscoring its commitment to supporting critical infrastructure and operations.

In terms of its distribution network, Iridium Communications Inc. sells its products and services to commercial end users through a wholesale distribution network that includes service providers, value-added resellers, and manufacturers. This strategic approach enables the company to reach a broader audience and expand its market presence. Iridium's product offerings also include a range of accessories for its devices, such as batteries, holsters, earbud headphones, portable auxiliary antennas, antenna adaptors, USB data cables, and charging units, all of which are designed to enhance the overall user experience. The company's engineering and support services provide an additional layer of expertise and assistance, ensuring that clients can maximize the potential of Iridium's solutions.

With its headquarters in McLean, Virginia, Iridium Communications Inc. has established itself as a leading player in the global communications industry. The company's website, https://www.iridium.com, provides a wealth of information on its products, services, and initiatives, offering a valuable resource for clients, investors, and industry stakeholders alike. As a publicly traded company, Iridium Communications Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol IRDM, with its common stock classified under the GICS Sub Industry of Alternative Carriers. The company's ISIN, US46269C1027, is a unique identifier that facilitates trading and investment activities.

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IRDM Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,439m
Sector Communication Services
Industry Telecom Services
GiC Sub-Industry Alternative Carriers
IPO / Inception 2008-03-20

IRDM Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 11.8%
Fundamental 54.0%
Dividend 24.1%
Rel. Strength Industry -176
Analysts 4.14/5
Fair Price Momentum 27.32 USD
Fair Price DCF 65.78 USD

IRDM Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.41%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.69%
Annual Growth 5y -11.20%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

IRDM Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -18.1%
Growth Correlation 12m -8.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 20.9%
CAGR 5y 3.64%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.14
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.76
Alpha -55.72
Beta 1.04
Volatility 36.06%
Current Volume 702.5k
Average Volume 20d 943.9k
What is the price of IRDM stocks?
As of December 28, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 29.06 with a total of 702,513 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.51%, over one month by -1.37%, over three months by -5.91% and over the past year by -27.50%.
Is Iridium Communications a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) is currently (December 2024) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 54.02 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of IRDM as of December 2024 is 27.32. This means that IRDM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.99%.
Is IRDM a buy, sell or hold?
Iridium Communications has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.14. Therefor, it is recommend to buy IRDM.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 2
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for IRDM stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, IRDM Iridium Communications will be worth about 29.5 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 29.06. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +1.55%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 40.5 39.4%
Analysts Target Price 64.7 122.5%
ValueRay Target Price 29.5 1.5%