Iridium Communications Inc.
IRDMCommunication ServicesNASDAQTelecom Services
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the communication services sector, Iridium Communications Inc. focuses on Telecom Services services and products. Iridium 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 $4.95B, 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
$4.95B
Beta
0.88
P/E (TTM)
47.15
P/E (Fwd)
39.39
EPS (TTM)
$0.99
EPS (Fwd)
$1.19
ROE
21.4%
ROA
5.5%
Cash
$111.6M
Total Debt
$1.79B
Free CF
$253.0M
52W Change
45.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, IRDM has $111.6M in cash with $1.79B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $253.0M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 21.4%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.5% 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.
Iridium Communications Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing IRDM's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.