Iridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications services through satellite to businesses, the U.S. and foreign 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 other services, such as 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; submarine communications applications; specialized communications solutions for high-value individuals; mobile communications and data devices for the military and intelligence community, such as secure satellite handsets, as well as netted voice, messaging, and paging services; and maintenance services for the department of defense'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.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Communications equipment, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustryAlternative Carriers
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:IRDM
CUSIP46269C10
Phone703-287-7400
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.23
Current Ratio2.68
Quick Ratio2.58
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio26.21
Forward P/E Ratio131.07
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$448.05 million
Price / Sales4.52
Cash Flow$2.3228 per share
Price / Cash7.90
Book Value$16.30 per share
Price / Book1.13
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.70
Net Income$233.85 million
Net Margins44.81%
Return on Equity5.19%
Return on Assets2.04%
Miscellaneous
Employees420
Outstanding Shares110,380,000
Market Cap$2,025.42
Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iridium Communications' stock symbol?
Iridium Communications trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "IRDM."
How were Iridium Communications' earnings last quarter?
Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:IRDM) issued its earnings results on Thursday, April, 26th. The technology company reported $0.07 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.03. The technology company had revenue of $119.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $111.60 million. Iridium Communications had a net margin of 44.81% and a return on equity of 5.19%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 14.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.30 EPS. View Iridium Communications' Earnings History.
When is Iridium Communications' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for IRDM?
3 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Iridium Communications' shares. Their forecasts range from $12.00 to $22.00. On average, they expect Iridium Communications' stock price to reach $16.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 12.8%. View Analyst Ratings for Iridium Communications.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Iridium Communications?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Iridium Communications in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
Who are some of Iridium Communications' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Iridium Communications include Lumentum (LITE), ESCO Technologies (ESE), Vocera Communications (VCRA), ADVA Optical Networking (ADVOF), Turtle Beach (HEAR), Napco Security Technologies (NSSC), Iteris (ITI), UTStarcom (UTSI), Magal Security Systems (MAGS), Inseego (INSG), I.D. Systems (IDSY), Risk (George) Industries, Inc. Common Stock (RSKIA), Novume Solutions (NVMM), Ability (ABIL) and 5Barz International (BARZ).
Who are Iridium Communications' key executives?
Iridium Communications' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Matthew J. Desch, CEO & Director (Age 60)
- Mr. Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, Chief Admin. Officer, CFO & Director (Age 60)
- Mr. S. Scott Smith, COO & Director (Age 59)
- Mr. Thomas D. Hickey, Chief Legal Officer & Sec. (Age 58)
- Mr. Bryan J. Hartin, Exec. VP of Sales & Marketing (Age 54)
Has Iridium Communications been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about IRDM stock has been trending somewhat positive on Sunday, according to Accern Sentiment. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Iridium Communications earned a news sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the technology company an impact score of 46.76 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of Iridium Communications?
Shares of IRDM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Iridium Communications' stock price today?
One share of IRDM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $18.35.
How big of a company is Iridium Communications?
Iridium Communications has a market capitalization of $2.03 billion and generates $448.05 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $233.85 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.70 on an earnings per share basis. Iridium Communications employs 420 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Iridium Communications?
Iridium Communications' mailing address is 1750 TYSONS BOULEVARD SUITE 1400, MCLEAN VA, 22102. The technology company can be reached via phone at 703-287-7400 or via email at [email protected]
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