Market Cap 5.68B
Revenue (ttm) 871.66M
Net Income (ttm) 114.37M
EPS (ttm) N/A
PE Ratio 56.28
Forward PE 52.45
Profit Margin 13.12%
Debt to Equity Ratio 3.76
Volume 3,294,700
Avg Vol 2,875,258
Day's Range N/A - N/A
Shares Out 105.73M
Stochastic %K 79%
Beta 0.87
Analysts Sell
Price Target $44.11

Company Profile

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. 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;...

Industry: Telecom Services
Sector: Communication Services
Phone: 703-287-7400
Fax: 703-287-7450
Address:
1676 International Drive, Suite 1100, McLean, United States
TalkMarkets
TalkMarkets Jul. 3 at 11:40 PM
#RocketLab Makes An $8 Billion Leap $ASTS $IRDM $PL $RKLB $VSAT https://talkmarkets.com/article/rocket-lab-makes-an-8-billion-leap-1783121961
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FutureBulls
FutureBulls Jul. 2 at 4:15 PM
After $IRDM, the next target for $RKLB looks like more of a capability play than a headline deal. Best fit would be a company that adds launch cadence, spacecraft subsystems, or mission ops depth. The real value is in tightening the stack and owning more of the workflow. Peter Beck likely wants something that improves margins, controls execution, and expands recurring revenue.
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stockwritertn
stockwritertn Jul. 2 at 11:32 AM
The commercial space race just entered a new phase! 🌌 For years, investors have treated orbital launch providers as purely speculative hardware plays, but a seismic acquisition is officially rewriting the rules of the aerospace sector. By bridging the gap between rocket manufacturing and highly lucrative, recurring telecommunications cash flow, one company is instantly transforming into a vertically integrated space-as-a-service juggernaut. Are we witnessing the birth of the market's ultimate public alternative to $SPCX? Find out why this historic consolidation between $RKLB and $IRDM is forcing Wall Street to completely recalibrate how it values orbital infrastructure and where the smart money is rotating next. 🚀🛰️ READ MORE ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3f2b8kh3 #SpaceEconomy #Investing #StockMarket #Aerospace #Telecom #TechStocks #GrowthStocks #SpaceX #RocketLab #Iridium #WealthBuilding #MarketTrends #SpaceTech
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WelcomeToTheCloud
WelcomeToTheCloud Jul. 1 at 8:39 PM
$GSAT so $IRDM trades 5% above buyout price 2 days after while $GSAT drops 10-15% below since 🤣. Management timing is impeccable 🫢🙈
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AlphaVisionn
AlphaVisionn Jul. 1 at 8:24 PM
$MU $1,800 target talk keeps the bull case alive, but that kind of number needs real momentum. $AAPL price increases = margin watch. $RKLB acquiring $IRDM could be a meaningful step if the deal structure and integration hold up.
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ClassiTrader
ClassiTrader Jul. 1 at 6:11 PM
$IRDM 💪
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bigbull420
bigbull420 Jul. 1 at 6:01 PM
$ASTS tried to buy $IRDM but got outbid by $RKLB now you better hope you can make a deal with $VSAT for more spectrum or you're toast with your stupid clunky satellites. LONG $VSAT SHORT $ASTS
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DooScooby7
DooScooby7 Jul. 1 at 3:55 PM
$ASTS $SPCX $IRDM $AMZN AST SpaceMobile's spectrum advantage.
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Crazeed60
Crazeed60 Jul. 1 at 3:20 PM
$IRDM so the market thinks it’s worth more than 54$ I can’t complain
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Kingspellchecker
Kingspellchecker Jul. 1 at 3:13 PM
$IRDM Anyone explain why this is going up beyond deal price so much? Is it because it is a safe way to enter rklb with a 112 option essentially? I sold my shares near 54 thinking that would be the top. Now I’m wondering what is the top??
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TalkMarkets
TalkMarkets Jul. 3 at 11:40 PM
#RocketLab Makes An $8 Billion Leap $ASTS $IRDM $PL $RKLB $VSAT https://talkmarkets.com/article/rocket-lab-makes-an-8-billion-leap-1783121961
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FutureBulls
FutureBulls Jul. 2 at 4:15 PM
After $IRDM, the next target for $RKLB looks like more of a capability play than a headline deal. Best fit would be a company that adds launch cadence, spacecraft subsystems, or mission ops depth. The real value is in tightening the stack and owning more of the workflow. Peter Beck likely wants something that improves margins, controls execution, and expands recurring revenue.
1 · Reply
stockwritertn
stockwritertn Jul. 2 at 11:32 AM
The commercial space race just entered a new phase! 🌌 For years, investors have treated orbital launch providers as purely speculative hardware plays, but a seismic acquisition is officially rewriting the rules of the aerospace sector. By bridging the gap between rocket manufacturing and highly lucrative, recurring telecommunications cash flow, one company is instantly transforming into a vertically integrated space-as-a-service juggernaut. Are we witnessing the birth of the market's ultimate public alternative to $SPCX? Find out why this historic consolidation between $RKLB and $IRDM is forcing Wall Street to completely recalibrate how it values orbital infrastructure and where the smart money is rotating next. 🚀🛰️ READ MORE ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3f2b8kh3 #SpaceEconomy #Investing #StockMarket #Aerospace #Telecom #TechStocks #GrowthStocks #SpaceX #RocketLab #Iridium #WealthBuilding #MarketTrends #SpaceTech
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WelcomeToTheCloud
WelcomeToTheCloud Jul. 1 at 8:39 PM
$GSAT so $IRDM trades 5% above buyout price 2 days after while $GSAT drops 10-15% below since 🤣. Management timing is impeccable 🫢🙈
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AlphaVisionn
AlphaVisionn Jul. 1 at 8:24 PM
$MU $1,800 target talk keeps the bull case alive, but that kind of number needs real momentum. $AAPL price increases = margin watch. $RKLB acquiring $IRDM could be a meaningful step if the deal structure and integration hold up.
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ClassiTrader
ClassiTrader Jul. 1 at 6:11 PM
$IRDM 💪
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bigbull420
bigbull420 Jul. 1 at 6:01 PM
$ASTS tried to buy $IRDM but got outbid by $RKLB now you better hope you can make a deal with $VSAT for more spectrum or you're toast with your stupid clunky satellites. LONG $VSAT SHORT $ASTS
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DooScooby7
DooScooby7 Jul. 1 at 3:55 PM
$ASTS $SPCX $IRDM $AMZN AST SpaceMobile's spectrum advantage.
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Crazeed60
Crazeed60 Jul. 1 at 3:20 PM
$IRDM so the market thinks it’s worth more than 54$ I can’t complain
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Kingspellchecker
Kingspellchecker Jul. 1 at 3:13 PM
$IRDM Anyone explain why this is going up beyond deal price so much? Is it because it is a safe way to enter rklb with a 112 option essentially? I sold my shares near 54 thinking that would be the top. Now I’m wondering what is the top??
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LinkinCAD
LinkinCAD Jul. 1 at 3:08 PM
$IRDM Where the IRDM OGs at. Are y'all still holding?
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StocktwitsNews
StocktwitsNews Jul. 1 at 10:53 AM
RKLB CEO Echoes SpaceX's Satellite Connectivity Market Projections After $8B Iridium Deal — ‘It Generally Starts With A T’ $RKLB $SPCX $IRDM $VTI $VO https://stocktwits.com/news/equity/markets/rocket-lab-peter-beck-spacex-satellite-market-projections-8-b-iridium-deal/cZm3BqiR7Kl
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StoneFoxCapital
StoneFoxCapital Jul. 1 at 1:14 AM
$RKLB enjoy the multiple compression thanks to Iridium purchase $IRDM https://seekingalpha.com/article/4918826-rocket-lab-half-cash-half-stock-multiple-compression
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Hagler
Hagler Jun. 30 at 10:01 PM
$RKLB acquisition of $IRDM and paying a premium for it, some people may think Rocket Lab may have overpaid but the genius team led by our fearless leader have something underneath their sleeve. This acquisition was purely about the SPECTRUM. Iridium owns globally coordinated L-band spectrum that covers 100% of the Earth, including the North and South Poles, oceans, and airspace. With the direction that space data centers and AI is going, it's a WISE idea to own such a valuable and real SPECTRUM that will enable Rocket Lab to continue their vertical climb to the top of the space mountain. Hold on to your shares because we are going to the moon then to Pluto
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WallStreetOracle
WallStreetOracle Jun. 30 at 9:01 PM
$RKLB’s acquisition of $IRDM is being framed as a major step-change in scale, with some estimating it could roughly double Rocket Lab’s revenue base while also materially compressing its forward price-to-sales multiple. The broader argument is that focusing on static valuation snapshots can be misleading in hypergrowth names, especially when revenue is accelerating and margins are expanding through strategic M&A and vertical integration. In this view, the market re-rating tends to follow operating scale rather than current multiples, making “expensive today” a potentially incomplete framework if the trajectory continues to strengthen.
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NodeNebula
NodeNebula Jun. 30 at 8:10 PM
$RKLB received a price target increase to $115 from $105 from BofA, which maintained its Buy rating on the stock. The update follows the company’s announcement of its planned acquisition of Iridium Communications ($IRDM), a move viewed as an entry into broader commercial, government, and defense communications markets. The firm also incorporated modest upward adjustments to Electron launch pricing in its estimates, reflecting incremental improvements in the company’s core launch economics alongside expanding strategic positioning in space-based services.
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anachartanalyst
anachartanalyst Jun. 30 at 8:02 PM
$IRDM https://anachart.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1782849714_soc-img.jpg
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FrankGetzschman774
FrankGetzschman774 Jun. 30 at 7:49 PM
$RKLB $IRDM Iridium’s long-standing U.S. Space Force contract, signed in 2019, is approaching its 7-year mark this September. The agreement covers satellite communications services for federal subscribers at scale. As the renewal window approaches, the focus naturally shifts to whether pricing, scope, or structure gets revised in the next cycle. For names tied to long-duration government contracts, these transition periods often matter more for sentiment than day-to-day operations. Worth watching how the renewal process develops into Q3.
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RINO77
RINO77 Jun. 30 at 6:10 PM
$IRDM spacex topping bid 👀
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LibertarianTreehugger
LibertarianTreehugger Jun. 30 at 2:41 PM
The Rocket Lab CEO’s Bold Bet to Challenge SpaceX’s Dominance: https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/rocket-lab-ceo-bold-bet-100633740.html $IRDM $ASTS $RKLB $SPCX $AMZN
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EddieHayes
EddieHayes Jun. 30 at 1:58 PM
Yesterday’s 52-week high breakouts $UPC +311.49% $NNBR +31.16% $AGMB +29.04% $OUST +28.68% $IRDM +25.44% FCEL +24.70% FCEL +24.17% CCXI +18.33% Key driver: UPC surged after announcing a $10.75M acquisition of Best Praise International, gaining a patent portfolio tied to age-related diseases, neurodegeneration, and drug delivery tech. Takeaway: This is classic momentum + catalyst flow. Low float names can move violently when narrative + volume align. I keep sharing these setups as a hobby. I’m not financially dependent on it, so I prefer to share it free.
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TalkMarkets
TalkMarkets Jun. 30 at 1:10 PM
Another Billion-Dollar Deal Just Got Done; Guess Who Got Paid $GS $RKLB $IRDM $JPM $HOOD https://talkmarkets.com/article/another-billion-dollar-deal-just-got-done-guess-who-got-paid-1782825027
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