Iridium Communications Inc.
IRDMCommunication ServicesNASDAQTelecom Services · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframeIridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications services and products to businesses, the United States and foreign governments, non-governmental organizations, and consumers in the United States,. With a market capitalization of $5.00B, it sits in mid-cap territory. The company offers mobile satellite communications services for land mobile end users and aviation sectors; broadband terminals, embedded devices, and handsets for merchant shipping, fishing, leisure and research vessels, and specialized watercraft; satellite-based IoT services; hosted payload and other data services; and other data services and engineering services.
Market Cap
$5.00B
Beta
0.88
P/E (TTM)
54.26
P/E (Fwd)
27.53
EPS (TTM)
$0.87
EPS (Fwd)
$1.72
ROE
19.7%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$184.2M
Total Debt
$1.79B
Free CF
$239.2M
52W Change
146.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where IRDM stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 2, 2026 close, IRDM finished 20.54% above its 150-day moving average ($38.76) and 39.50% above its 200-day moving average ($33.49). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is IRDM overbought or oversold?
At the September 2, 2026 close, IRDM's RSI(14) was 28.9, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, IRDM has $184.2M in cash with $1.79B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $239.2M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 19.7% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $721.0M (2022) to $871.7M (2025), reflecting a 21% increase over the period.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. At over 50x earnings, IRDM carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing IRDM.