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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US46269C1027
CUSIP
46269C102
IPO Date
Mar 20, 2008

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.91B
Enterprise Value
$4.61B
EPS (TTM)
$1.07
PE Ratio
25.83
PEG Ratio
0.15
Total Revenue (TTM)
$871.66M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$479.77M
EBITDA (TTM)
$450.05M
Year Range
$15.65 - $33.34
Target Price
$25.67
ROA (TTM)
4.52%
ROE (TTM)
24.72%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Iridium Communications Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) has returned 60.58% so far this year and 4.35% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, IRDM has achieved an annualized return of 14.02%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Iridium Communications Inc.

1D
3.47%
1M
16.53%
YTD
60.58%
6M
61.13%
1Y
4.35%
3Y*
-21.94%
5Y*
-5.99%
10Y*
14.02%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 20, 2008, IRDM's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.14%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Oct 2015 with a return of +33.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2025 at -29.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, IRDM closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 29, 2015 with a return of +22.2%, while the worst single day was Jul 24, 2025 at -22.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202614.61%20.23%16.53%60.58%
2025-0.93%9.77%-12.99%-11.68%5.26%19.35%-18.93%1.76%-29.25%9.68%-14.36%6.83%-38.51%
2024-11.90%-20.16%-9.23%17.70%-2.21%-11.13%7.81%-10.10%18.66%-3.68%1.33%-1.90%-28.09%
202316.42%2.56%1.13%2.49%-5.40%3.69%-15.41%-6.85%-6.82%-18.55%2.83%8.38%-19.10%
2022-13.10%10.34%1.84%-11.43%3.92%1.21%19.04%-0.72%-0.05%16.14%3.05%-3.20%24.49%
202125.29%-22.24%7.67%-7.90%0.58%4.66%5.60%5.40%-10.47%1.76%-5.18%7.39%5.00%

Benchmark Metrics

Iridium Communications Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.23%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 24, 2008.

  • This stock participated in 83.63% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.43% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
7.23%
Beta
0.76
0.13
Upside Capture
74.43%
Downside Capture
83.63%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

IRDM ranks 42 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


IRDM Risk / Return Rank: 4242
Overall Rank
IRDM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4343
Sharpe Ratio Rank
IRDM Sortino Ratio Rank: 4141
Sortino Ratio Rank
IRDM Omega Ratio Rank: 4343
Omega Ratio Rank
IRDM Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
IRDM Martin Ratio Rank: 4242
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


IRDMBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.08

0.90

-0.82

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.51

1.39

-0.87

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.07

1.21

-0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.07

1.40

-1.33

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.11

6.61

-6.49

Explore IRDM risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Iridium Communications Inc. provided a 2.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.59 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.


1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.60202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023
Dividend$0.59$0.58$0.55$0.52

Dividend yield

2.13%3.34%1.90%1.26%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Iridium Communications Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.15
2025$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.58
2024$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.55
2023$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.52

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Iridium Communications Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.13%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Iridium Communications Inc. has a payout ratio of 54.96%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Iridium Communications Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Iridium Communications Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Iridium Communications Inc. was 75.34%, occurring on Nov 20, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Iridium Communications Inc. drawdown is 56.20%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-75.34%Apr 24, 2023649Nov 20, 2025
-52.81%Sep 30, 20091036Nov 8, 2013998Oct 26, 20172034
-43.82%Feb 14, 202023Mar 18, 2020170Nov 17, 2020193
-41.07%Feb 9, 2021251Feb 4, 2022231Jan 6, 2023482
-29.91%Dec 4, 201814Dec 24, 201855Mar 15, 201969

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Iridium Communications Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Iridium Communications Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for IRDM, comparing it with other companies in the Telecom Services industry. Currently, IRDM has a P/E ratio of 25.8. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for IRDM compared to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. IRDM currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for IRDM relative to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. Currently, IRDM has a P/S ratio of 3.4. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for IRDM in comparison with other companies in the Telecom Services industry. Currently, IRDM has a P/B value of 6.3. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items