Iridium Communications (IRDM) Competitors

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IRDM vs. GSAT, CCOI, PL, GILT, and SATL

Should you be buying Iridium Communications stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of Iridium Communications include Globalstar (GSAT), Cogent Communications (CCOI), Planet Labs PBC (PL), Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT), and Satellogic (SATL). These companies are all part of the "computer and technology" sector.

How does Iridium Communications compare to Globalstar?

Globalstar (NASDAQ:GSAT) and Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

Globalstar has a beta of 1.56, suggesting that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Iridium Communications has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Iridium Communications had 10 more articles in the media than Globalstar. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Iridium Communications and 7 mentions for Globalstar. Globalstar's average media sentiment score of 0.28 beat Iridium Communications' score of -0.22 indicating that Globalstar is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Globalstar	4 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Iridium Communications	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Globalstar currently has a consensus price target of $69.00, suggesting a potential downside of 16.06%. Iridium Communications has a consensus price target of $26.00, suggesting a potential downside of 39.94%. Given Globalstar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Globalstar is more favorable than Iridium Communications.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Globalstar	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Iridium Communications	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Iridium Communications has a net margin of 12.05% compared to Globalstar's net margin of -6.84%. Iridium Communications' return on equity of 22.76% beat Globalstar's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Globalstar	-6.84%	-3.75%	-0.61%
Iridium Communications	12.05%	22.76%	4.15%

Iridium Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Globalstar. Globalstar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Iridium Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Globalstar	$272.99M	38.78	-$8.65M	-$0.15	N/A
Iridium Communications	$875.84M	5.23	$114.37M	$0.99	43.72

18.9% of Globalstar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.4% of Iridium Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 60.0% of Globalstar shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Iridium Communications shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Iridium Communications beats Globalstar on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iridium Communications compare to Cogent Communications?

Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) and Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

84.4% of Iridium Communications shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.5% of Cogent Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 2.7% of Iridium Communications shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.2% of Cogent Communications shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Iridium Communications has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Cogent Communications. Cogent Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Iridium Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Iridium Communications	$875.84M	5.23	$114.37M	$0.99	43.72
Cogent Communications	$975.77M	0.85	-$182.17M	-$3.55	N/A

Iridium Communications currently has a consensus price target of $26.00, suggesting a potential downside of 39.94%. Cogent Communications has a consensus price target of $25.40, suggesting a potential upside of 53.47%. Given Cogent Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Cogent Communications is more favorable than Iridium Communications.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Iridium Communications	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Cogent Communications	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.18

Iridium Communications has a net margin of 12.05% compared to Cogent Communications' net margin of -17.53%. Iridium Communications' return on equity of 22.76% beat Cogent Communications' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Iridium Communications	12.05%	22.76%	4.15%
Cogent Communications	-17.53%	-842.48%	-5.40%

Iridium Communications has a beta of 0.79, suggesting that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cogent Communications has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Iridium Communications pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Cogent Communications pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Iridium Communications pays out 60.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cogent Communications pays out -2.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Iridium Communications has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Cogent Communications has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Cogent Communications had 10 more articles in the media than Iridium Communications. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Cogent Communications and 17 mentions for Iridium Communications. Cogent Communications' average media sentiment score of -0.07 beat Iridium Communications' score of -0.22 indicating that Cogent Communications is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Iridium Communications	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Cogent Communications	4 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	5 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Cogent Communications beats Iridium Communications on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iridium Communications compare to Planet Labs PBC?

Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) and Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

In the previous week, Iridium Communications had 5 more articles in the media than Planet Labs PBC. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Iridium Communications and 12 mentions for Planet Labs PBC. Planet Labs PBC's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Iridium Communications' score of -0.22 indicating that Planet Labs PBC is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Iridium Communications	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Planet Labs PBC	6 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Iridium Communications has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Planet Labs PBC has a beta of 1.91, indicating that its share price is 91% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Iridium Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Planet Labs PBC. Planet Labs PBC is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Iridium Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Iridium Communications	$875.84M	5.23	$114.37M	$0.99	43.72
Planet Labs PBC	$307.73M	47.69	-$246.86M	-$0.78	N/A

84.4% of Iridium Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.7% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Iridium Communications shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 17.5% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Iridium Communications has a net margin of 12.05% compared to Planet Labs PBC's net margin of -80.22%. Iridium Communications' return on equity of 22.76% beat Planet Labs PBC's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Iridium Communications	12.05%	22.76%	4.15%
Planet Labs PBC	-80.22%	-69.61%	-27.38%

Iridium Communications currently has a consensus price target of $26.00, suggesting a potential downside of 39.94%. Planet Labs PBC has a consensus price target of $29.94, suggesting a potential downside of 29.38%. Given Planet Labs PBC's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Planet Labs PBC is more favorable than Iridium Communications.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Iridium Communications	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Planet Labs PBC	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.45

Summary

Iridium Communications beats Planet Labs PBC on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iridium Communications compare to Gilat Satellite Networks?

Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) and Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:GILT) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, Iridium Communications had 10 more articles in the media than Gilat Satellite Networks. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Iridium Communications and 7 mentions for Gilat Satellite Networks. Gilat Satellite Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.10 beat Iridium Communications' score of -0.22 indicating that Gilat Satellite Networks is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Iridium Communications	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Gilat Satellite Networks	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Iridium Communications has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Gilat Satellite Networks has a beta of 1.05, indicating that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Iridium Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Gilat Satellite Networks. Iridium Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gilat Satellite Networks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Iridium Communications	$875.84M	5.23	$114.37M	$0.99	43.72
Gilat Satellite Networks	$451.66M	3.38	$20.72M	$0.33	62.72

84.4% of Iridium Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Iridium Communications shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Gilat Satellite Networks shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Iridium Communications has a net margin of 12.05% compared to Gilat Satellite Networks' net margin of 4.59%. Iridium Communications' return on equity of 22.76% beat Gilat Satellite Networks' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Iridium Communications	12.05%	22.76%	4.15%
Gilat Satellite Networks	4.59%	10.36%	6.04%

Iridium Communications presently has a consensus price target of $26.00, suggesting a potential downside of 39.94%. Gilat Satellite Networks has a consensus price target of $20.00, suggesting a potential downside of 3.38%. Given Gilat Satellite Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Gilat Satellite Networks is more favorable than Iridium Communications.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Iridium Communications	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Gilat Satellite Networks	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Summary

Iridium Communications beats Gilat Satellite Networks on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Iridium Communications compare to Satellogic?

Satellogic (NASDAQ:SATL) and Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability and media sentiment.

Iridium Communications has a net margin of 12.05% compared to Satellogic's net margin of -27.01%. Iridium Communications' return on equity of 22.76% beat Satellogic's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Satellogic	-27.01%	-34.92%	14.42%
Iridium Communications	12.05%	22.76%	4.15%

Satellogic has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its share price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Iridium Communications has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its share price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Satellogic presently has a consensus price target of $6.40, suggesting a potential downside of 27.48%. Iridium Communications has a consensus price target of $26.00, suggesting a potential downside of 39.94%. Given Satellogic's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Satellogic is more favorable than Iridium Communications.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Satellogic	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Iridium Communications	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

17.6% of Satellogic shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.4% of Iridium Communications shares are held by institutional investors. 51.6% of Satellogic shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Iridium Communications shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Iridium Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Satellogic. Satellogic is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Iridium Communications, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Satellogic	$17.71M	71.29	-$4.78M	-$0.25	N/A
Iridium Communications	$875.84M	5.23	$114.37M	$0.99	43.72

In the previous week, Iridium Communications had 5 more articles in the media than Satellogic. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Iridium Communications and 12 mentions for Satellogic. Satellogic's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Iridium Communications' score of -0.22 indicating that Satellogic is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Satellogic	3 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Iridium Communications	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Satellogic and Iridium Communications tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

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Metric	Iridium Communications	Satellite Communication Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$4.58B	$7.97B	$38.76B	$12.28B
Dividend Yield	1.49%	1.49%	3.15%	5.22%
P/E Ratio	43.77	34.97	74.20	25.72
Price / Sales	5.23	18.66	622.83	65.20
Price / Cash	13.27	42.04	46.32	36.27
Price / Book	9.79	18.22	9.55	6.76
Net Income	$114.37M	-$1.61B	$1.03B	$333.20M
7 Day Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.52%
1 Month Performance	26.57%	15.59%	17.83%	9.27%
1 Year Performance	63.66%	244.28%	174.77%	42.97%

Iridium Communications Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
IRDM Iridium Communications	3.2132 of 5 stars	$43.15 +4.1%	$26.00 -39.7%	+56.7%	$4.56B	$875.84M	43.59	660	Analyst Revision
GSAT Globalstar	1.9518 of 5 stars	$81.46 -0.3%	$69.00 -15.3%	N/A	$10.51B	$272.99M	N/A	330	Earnings Report
CCOI Cogent Communications	3.4672 of 5 stars	$16.37 -29.3%	$26.67 +62.9%	-66.0%	$1.16B	$975.77M	N/A	1,833	Earnings Report High Trading Volume
PL Planet Labs PBC	2.0604 of 5 stars	$38.47 +4.3%	$29.94 -22.2%	+998.3%	$12.77B	$307.73M	N/A	800
GILT Gilat Satellite Networks	3.2499 of 5 stars	$18.34 -0.8%	$20.00 +9.1%	+197.4%	$1.36B	$451.66M	55.58	1,159	Upcoming Earnings

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Iridium Communications (IRDM) Competitors

IRDM vs. GSAT, CCOI, PL, GILT, and SATL

How does Iridium Communications compare to Globalstar?

Which has more volatility and risk, GSAT or IRDM?

Does the media prefer GSAT or IRDM?

Do analysts recommend GSAT or IRDM?

Is GSAT or IRDM more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, GSAT or IRDM?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of GSAT or IRDM?

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How does Iridium Communications compare to Cogent Communications?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in IRDM or CCOI?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, IRDM or CCOI?

Do analysts rate IRDM or CCOI?

Is IRDM or CCOI more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, IRDM or CCOI?

Is IRDM or CCOI a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor IRDM or CCOI?

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How does Iridium Communications compare to Planet Labs PBC?

Does the media favor IRDM or PL?

Which has more volatility and risk, IRDM or PL?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, IRDM or PL?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of IRDM or PL?

Is IRDM or PL more profitable?

Do analysts rate IRDM or PL?

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How does Iridium Communications compare to Gilat Satellite Networks?

Does the media refer more to IRDM or GILT?

Which has more risk and volatility, IRDM or GILT?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, IRDM or GILT?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of IRDM or GILT?

Is IRDM or GILT more profitable?

Do analysts rate IRDM or GILT?

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How does Iridium Communications compare to Satellogic?

Is SATL or IRDM more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, SATL or IRDM?

Do analysts prefer SATL or IRDM?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in SATL or IRDM?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, SATL or IRDM?

Does the media prefer SATL or IRDM?

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