Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, IRDM is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Iridium Communications Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $4.95B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 13 Communications Services, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its ROE of 19.7% is the highest of the 10 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for IRDM is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.9% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How IRDM ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Communications Services, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | IRDM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.95B | 4/13 |
| P/E Ratio | 53.09x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 10.48x | 3/9 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% | – |
| EPS | $0.95 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $4.46 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $8.34 | – |
| FCF/Share | $2.72 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | IRDM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 19.7% | 1/10 |
| ROA | 3.6% | 3/13 |
| ROIC | 8.7% | 3/12 |
| Operating Margin | 23.8% | 3/13 |
| Net Margin | 10.6% | 4/12 |
| EBT Margin | 14.2% | 4/14 |
| Tax Rate | 23.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | IRDM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.78x | 6/18 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.31x | 4/12 |
| D/E Ratio | 4.43x | 3/13 |
| Financial Leverage | 5.43x | 3/13 |
| Working Capital | $242M | 5/18 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | IRDM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $395M | 3/17 |
| Free Cash Flow | $288M | 1/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$107M | 6/9 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -4.6% | 6/8 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -11.6% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 32.6% | 1/9 |
| CapEx/Sales | 12.1% | 5/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | IRDM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.34x | 7/13 |
| Receivables Turnover | 8.5x | 5/12 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.5x | 9/13 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 43 days | 8/12 |
Income Statement
| Metric | IRDM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $884M | 5/13 |
| Operating Income | $210M | 1/16 |
| Net Income | $93M | 1/13 |
| R&D Expense | $22M | 7/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $190M | 6/12 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | IRDM | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.61 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 64.2% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 106M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $377M | 14.7% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $184M | 7.2% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $105M | 4.1% of assets |
| Inventory | $63M | 2.5% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $2.09B | 81.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $124M | 4.8% of assets |
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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Iridium Communications Inc. (Communications Services, NEC): 20 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| IRDM Iridium Communications Inc. | ▶ | $4.95B |
| ECHO Echostar Corp | ▶ | $26.60B |
| GSAT Globalstar, Inc. | ▼ | $10.71B |
| VSAT Viasat Inc | ▲ | $9.22B |
| CALX Calix, Inc | ▶ | $2.29B |
| CCOI Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $439M |
| GOGO Gogo Inc. | ▲ | $295M |
| KVHI Kvh Industries Inc \De\ | ▲ | $115M |
| UCL Ucloudlink Group Inc. | ▶ | $89M |
| IOTR Iothree Ltd | ▶ | $51M |
| ELWT Elauwit Connection, Inc. | ▲ | $36M |
| HMMR Hammer Technology Holdings Corp. | ▶ | $6M |
| OBAI Our Bond, Inc. | ▼ | $6M |
| ASTS Ast Spacemobile, Inc. | ▲ | N/A |
| BZFD Buzzfeed, Inc. | ▲ | N/A |
| FABC Fabric.Ai, Inc. | ▲ | N/A |
| KTEL Konatel, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| MAJI Nextel Medical Corp. | ▼ | N/A |
| SPIR Spire Global, Inc. | ▲ | N/A |
| TSAT Telesat Corp | ▲ | N/A |
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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, IRDM is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Iridium Communications Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for IRDM is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Iridium Communications Inc. forecasts updated?
Iridium Communications Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Iridium Communications Inc.'s industry peers?
20 issuers in our coverage, IRDM included, share the SEC industry code Communications Services, NEC. The largest are: Echostar Corp (ECHO), Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT), Viasat Inc (VSAT), Calix, Inc (CALX), Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (CCOI), Gogo Inc. (GOGO).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.