Iridium Communications Inc

Iridium Communications Inc Stock Forecast & Price Prediction

Live Iridium Communications Inc Stock (IRDM) Price
$30.84

7

Ratings

  • Buy 5
  • Hold 2
  • Sell 0
Disclaimer : Analyst ratings and price forecasts are sourced from Wall St analysts and other experts. These projections are speculative and do not guarantee future stock performance. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as advice to buy or sell any security.

Stock Price

$30.84

P/E Ratio

33.33

Volume Traded Today

$893,916

Dividend

$0.14

52 Week High/low

41.66/24.14

Iridium Communications Inc Market Cap

$3.53B

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IRDM Summary

The Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) share price is expected to increase by 31.32% over the next year. This is based on calculating the average 12-month share price estimate provided by 7 stock analysts who have covered IRDM. Price targets range from $30 at the low end to $50 at the high end. The current analyst consensus for IRDM is a buy. Please note analyst price targets are not guaranteed and could be missed completely.

IRDM Analyst Ratings

Iridium Communications Inc has a total of 7 Wall St Analyst ratings. There are 5 buy ratings, 2 ratings, and 0 sell ratings. Since most analysts have a buy consensus rating, the expectation is that Iridium Communications Inc will outperform the market. Investors shouldn't rely purely on analyst ratings; we encourage investors to also take a look at the fundamental and technical analysis in their due diligence.

IRDM stock forecast by analyst

These are the latest 20 analyst ratings of IRDM.

Analyst/Firm

Rating

Price Target

Change

Date

Hamed Khorsand
BWS Financial

Neutral

$30

Maintains

Oct 21, 2024
Hamed Khorsand
BWS Financial

Neutral

$30

Reiterates

Jul 24, 2024
Mathieu Robilliard
Barclays

Overweight

$45

Maintains

Jul 24, 2024
Mathieu Robilliard
Barclays

Overweight

$44

Maintains

Apr 26, 2024
Hamed Khorsand
BWS Financial

Neutral

$30

Maintains

Apr 22, 2024
Mathieu Robilliard
Barclays

Overweight

$42

Maintains

Feb 23, 2024
Ric Prentiss
Raymond James

Strong Buy

$48

Maintains

Feb 16, 2024
Hamed Khorsand
BWS Financial

Hold

$30

Downgrade

Feb 16, 2024
Walter Piecyk
LightShed Partners

Neutral


Downgrade

Feb 15, 2024
Ric Prentiss
Raymond James

Strong Buy

$53

Maintains

Nov 10, 2023
Ric Prentiss
Raymond James

Strong Buy

$58

Maintains

Oct 20, 2023
Edison Yu
Deutsche Bank

Buy

$57

Upgrade

Sep 18, 2023

Raymond James

Strong Buy


Maintains

Aug 23, 2023

Barclays

Overweight


Upgrade

Jul 27, 2023

Raymond James

Strong Buy


Maintains

Jul 26, 2023

Barclays

Equal-Weight


Maintains

Jul 21, 2023
Edison Yu
Deutsche Bank

Hold

$61

Initiates

Jun 22, 2023
Landon Park
Morgan Stanley

Overweight

$72

Maintains

Apr 21, 2023
Ric Prentiss
Raymond James

Strong Buy

$76

Maintains

Apr 21, 2023
Ric Prentiss
Raymond James

Strong Buy

$71

Maintains

Feb 17, 2023

IRDM Company Information

What They Do: Provides mobile voice and data communications services.

Business Model: The company generates revenue through a variety of mobile voice and data communication services, including postpaid and prepaid satellite communications, broadband data, IoT services, and specialized communication solutions for both commercial and government clients. They utilize a wholesale distribution network to sell their products and services, which allows them to reach a broad customer base, including businesses, NGOs, and various governmental organizations.

Other Information: Iridium Communications Inc. also offers a range of devices and accessories, such as satellite handsets and tracking devices, along with engineering and support services. The company was previously known as Iridium Holdings LLC and rebranded in September 2009. It is based in McLean, Virginia, positioning itself strategically to serve both U.S. and international markets.
IRDM
Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)

When did it IPO

2008

Staff Count

760

Country

United States

Sector/Industry

Communication Services/Telecom Services

CEO

Mr. Matthew J. Desch

Market Cap

$3.53B

Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) Financial Data

In 2023, IRDM generated $790.7M in revenue, which was a increase of 9.67% from the previous year. This can be seen as a signal that IRDM's business is growing, and its share price could be worth more in the future. However, if the company grows faster (or slower) than expected, this could also have a major impact on the future share price.

Revenue From 2020

$583.4M

Revenue From 2021

$614.5M

5.32 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2022

$721.0M

17.34 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2023

$790.7M

9.67 %
From Previous Year
  • Revenue TTM $812.4M
  • Operating Margin TTM 25.8%
  • Gross profit TTM $565.6M
  • Return on assets TTM 4.5%
  • Return on equity TTM 14.4%
  • Profit Margin 14.1%
  • Book Value Per Share 5.81%
  • Market capitalisation $3.53B
  • Revenue for 2021 $614.5M
  • Revenue for 2022 $721.0M
  • Revenue for 2023 $790.7M
  • EPS this year (TTM) $0.93

Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) Latest News

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Thu, 21 Nov 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - Globalstar, Iridium, and Telesat are positioned for growth due to the rising availability and affordability of space technology, benefiting the satellite and communication industry.

Why It Matters - Rising demand for space technology can boost revenue and growth for companies like GSAT, IRDM, and TSAT, enhancing their market positions and investment potential.

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Thu, 24 Oct 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - Iridium Communications, Eutelsat America, and OneWeb Technologies have partnered to provide Iridium Certus and STL services to U.S. government clients via Space Force contracts.

Why It Matters - The partnership enhances Iridium's revenue potential by expanding its government client base, signaling growth opportunities that may positively impact stock performance.

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Wed, 23 Oct 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - PRNewsWire

Summary - Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies have partnered with Iridium Communications to enhance satellite services for U.S. government customers, adding Iridium Certus and STL offerings.

Why It Matters - The partnership enhances Eutelsat's offerings for U.S. government contracts, potentially increasing revenue and market share in the satellite communications sector.

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Fri, 18 Oct 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - IRDM reports strong Q3 performance driven by revenue growth in commercial services and government engineering, along with an expanding subscriber base.

Why It Matters - Strong revenue growth in key sectors and an expanding subscriber base indicate IRDM's robust performance, suggesting potential for continued profitability and increased shareholder value.

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Thu, 17 Oct 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - Seeking Alpha

Summary - Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) will hold its Q3 2024 earnings call on October 17, 2024, at 8:30 AM ET, featuring key company executives and analysts from major firms.

Why It Matters - Iridium's Q3 2024 results may reveal financial performance and strategic direction, impacting stock valuation and investor sentiment in the communications sector.

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Thu, 17 Oct 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - PRNewsWire

Summary - Iridium Communications Inc. reported its Q3 2024 financial results and provided an updated outlook for the full year 2024. Further details can be found in their official release.

Why It Matters - Iridium's Q3 financial results and updated outlook signal performance trends and future growth potential, directly influencing stock valuation and investor sentiment.

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IRDM Frequently asked questions

The highest forecasted price for IRDM is $50 from Landon Park at Morgan Stanley.

The lowest forecasted price for IRDM is $30 from from Raymond James

The IRDM analyst ratings consensus are 5 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 0 sell ratings.