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IRDM
$46.41+1.31 (+2.90%)
Market OpenUpdated 1:27 PM EDT
Iridium Communications Inc.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Iridium Communications Inc. in the Communication Services sector is trading at $46.41. Wall Street consensus targets $37.88 (8 analysts), implying a -18.4% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $53.83, remaining 83.5% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 7/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 75/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply -18.4% downside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $219.06M↑ | $212.94M↓ | $226.94M↑ | $216.91M↑ | $214.88M |
| Gross Profit | $156.41M↑ | $154.92M↓ | $163.51M↑ | $152.00M↓ | $153.22M |
| Operating Income | $50.71M↓ | $55.25M↓ | $70.08M↑ | $50.26M↓ | $60.39M |
| Net Income | $21.59M↓ | $24.86M↓ | $37.13M↑ | $21.97M↓ | $30.41M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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, Canada, and internationally....
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
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P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.27%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
22.54%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.12M
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