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MarketBeat Week in Review – 3/20 - 3/24
Urgent Warning (Ad)
Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row
Intel co-founder, philanthropist Gordon Moore dies at 94
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Judge rules online archive's book service violated copyright
Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters
The gold catalyst we’ve waited for (Ad)
Ruling halts oil exports from Iraq's Kurdish area via Turkey
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NASDAQ:IRDM

Iridium Communications - IRDM Stock Forecast, Price & News

$59.85
+0.16 (+0.27%)
(As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$58.73
$59.88
50-Day Range
$56.91
$64.99
52-Week Range
$32.88
$65.41
Volume
578,561 shs
Average Volume
856,783 shs
Market Capitalization
$7.58 billion
P/E Ratio
855.12
Dividend Yield
0.87%
Price Target
$63.75

Iridium Communications MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
6.5% Upside
$63.75 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.74
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.29mentions of Iridium Communications in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$17.34 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
220.00%
From $0.05 to $0.16 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.85 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

487th out of 612 stocks

Communications Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

6th out of 12 stocks


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About Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) Stock

Iridium Communications, Inc. engages in the provision of global satellite communications services and products. Its products include personal communicators, messengers, and trackers, satellite phones, push-to-talk-devices, broadband, midband, and external terminals, docking stations, apps, and accessories. It offers its services to businesses, the U.S. and foreign governments, non-governmental organizations, and consumers via satellite network. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

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IRDM Stock News Headlines

Bank Accounts: Frozen!
In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!
Iridium to Participate in Investor Conferences
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Bank Accounts: Frozen!
In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!
Iridium (IRDM) Posts Loss in Q4, Revenues Beat Estimates
Iridium Stock Falls On Unusually High Volume (IRDM)
IRDM.PH - | Stock Price & Latest News | Reuters
PRESS DIGEST- Wall Street Journal - Jan 6
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IRDM Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/16/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/30 Dividend
3/14/2023
Today
3/25/2023
Dividend Payable
3/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/18/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Communications equipment, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
Alternative Carriers
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:IRDM
CUSIP
46269C10
Employees
537
Year Founded
2000

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$63.75
High Stock Price Forecast
$75.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$45.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+6.5%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$8.72 million
Pretax Margin
1.25%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$721.03 million
Cash Flow
$2.54 per share
Book Value
$8.98 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
123,409,000
Market Cap
$7.58 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.11

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Key Executives

  • Matthew J. DeschMatthew J. Desch
    Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Suzanne E. McBrideSuzanne E. McBride
    Chief Operations Officer & Director
  • Thomas J. FitzpatrickThomas J. Fitzpatrick
    CFO, Director & Chief Administrative Officer
  • Gregory Pelton
    Chief Technical Officer
  • Manjula Sriram
    Chief Information Officer & Vice President













IRDM Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Iridium Communications stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Iridium Communications in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" IRDM shares.
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What is Iridium Communications' stock price forecast for 2023?

4 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Iridium Communications' stock. Their IRDM share price forecasts range from $45.00 to $75.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $63.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 6.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have IRDM shares performed in 2023?

Iridium Communications' stock was trading at $51.40 at the beginning of the year. Since then, IRDM stock has increased by 16.4% and is now trading at $59.85.
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When is Iridium Communications' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 18th 2023.
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How were Iridium Communications' earnings last quarter?

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) released its earnings results on Thursday, February, 16th. The technology company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.00 by $0.01. The technology company had revenue of $193.80 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $172.52 million. Iridium Communications had a net margin of 1.21% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.75%. The company's revenue was up 24.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.04) EPS.

How often does Iridium Communications pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Iridium Communications?

Iridium Communications declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, December 8th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.13 per share on Thursday, March 30th. This represents a $0.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.87%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 14th.
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Is Iridium Communications a good dividend stock?

Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.88%. The dividend payout ratio is 742.96%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, IRDM will have a dividend payout ratio of 325.00% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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How will Iridium Communications' stock buyback program work?

Iridium Communications declared that its board has initiated a share buyback program on Tuesday, April 19th 2022, which permits the company to buyback $300,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to buy up to 6.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

What is Matt Desch's approval rating as Iridium Communications' CEO?

48 employees have rated Iridium Communications Chief Executive Officer Matt Desch on Glassdoor.com. Matt Desch has an approval rating of 70% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Iridium Communications own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Iridium Communications investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Micron Technology (MU), Verizon Communications (VZ), Block (SQ), Bank of America (BAC), AT&T (T), General Electric (GE) and Boeing (BA).

What is Iridium Communications' stock symbol?

Iridium Communications trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "IRDM."

Who are Iridium Communications' major shareholders?

Iridium Communications' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Bamco Inc. NY (11.55%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.94%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.89%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (1.59%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.21%) and Van Berkom & Associates Inc. (1.20%). Insiders that own company stock include A B Krongard, Barry West, Bryan J Hartin, Henrik O Schliemann, Kathleen A Morgan, Leon Anthony Frazier, Matthew J Desch, Parker William Rush, Robert H Niehaus, Robert H Niehaus, Scott Scheimreif, Steven B Pfeiffer, Suzanne E Mcbride, Suzanne E Mcbride, Thomas C Canfield, Thomas D Hickey, Thomas Fitzpatrick and Timothy Kapalka.
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How do I buy shares of Iridium Communications?

Shares of IRDM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Iridium Communications' stock price today?

One share of IRDM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $59.85.

How much money does Iridium Communications make?

Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) has a market capitalization of $7.58 billion and generates $721.03 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $8.72 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.07 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Iridium Communications have?

The company employs 537 workers across the globe.

Does Iridium Communications have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Iridium Communications: Iridium Blocker-B Inc., Iridium Carrier Holdings LLC, Iridium Carrier Services LLC, Iridium Chile SpA, Iridium Constellation LLC, Iridium Government Services LLC, Iridium Holdings LLC, Iridium Holdings LLC, Iridium Satellite LLC, Iridium Satellite SA LLC, Iridium Satellite UK Limited, Iridium Serviços de Satélites S.A., OOO Iridium Communications, OOO Iridium Services, and Syncom-Iridium Holdings Corp..
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How can I contact Iridium Communications?

Iridium Communications' mailing address is 1750 TYSONS BOULEVARD SUITE 1400, MCLEAN VA, 22102. The official website for the company is www.iridium.com. The technology company can be reached via phone at (703) 287-7400, via email at investor.relations@iridium.com, or via fax at 703-287-7450.

This page (NASDAQ:IRDM) was last updated on 3/26/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff