Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM)

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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) is up 151.5% since the beginning of the year. At $43 per share, IRDM is trading 19.6% below its 52-week high of $54. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IRDM shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,135.

Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) has returned 151.45% so far this year and 56.27% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, IRDM has achieved an annualized return of 18.70%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 20, 2008, IRDM's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.39%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +40.8%, 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%.

Iridium Communications Inc. has an annualized alpha of 9.42%, beta of 0.77, and R2 of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 20, 2008.

• This stock participated in 88.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.24% 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.

IRDM ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

Iridium Communications Inc. provided a 1.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.60 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.

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.

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.

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 31.41%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.