Iridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications services and product to businesses, the United States and foreign governments, non-governmental organizations, and consumers worldwide. The company offers postpaid mobile voice and data satellite communications; prepaid mobile voice satellite communications; push-to-talk; broadband data; and Internet of Things (IoT) services. It also provides other services, such as inbound connections from the public switched telephone network, short message, subscriber identity module, activation, customer reactivation, and other peripheral services. In addition, the company offers voice and data solutions comprising personnel tracking devices; asset tracking devices for equipment, vehicles, and aircrafts; beyond-line-of-sight aircraft communications applications; maritime communications applications; specialized communications solutions for high-value individuals; mobile communications and data devices for the military and intelligence agencies, such as secure satellite handsets, as well as netted voice, messaging, and paging services; and maintenance services for the department of defense's dedicated gateway. Further, it provides satellite handsets, personal connectivity devices, voice and data modems, broadband data devices, and IoT data devices; various accessories for its devices that include batteries, holsters, earbud headphones, portable auxiliary antennas, antenna adaptors, USB data cables, charging units, and others; and engineering and support services. Iridium Communications Inc. sells its products and services to commercial end users through a wholesale distribution network that include service providers, and value-added resellers and manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Iridium Holdings LLC and changed its name to Iridium Communications Inc. in September 2009. Iridium Communications Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
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Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: iridium.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16/2024 | $30.00 | Buy → Neutral | BWS Financial |
| 2/15/2024 | Outperform → Mkt Perform | William Blair | |
| 9/18/2023 | $57.00 | Hold → Buy | Deutsche Bank |
| 7/27/2023 | $66.00 → $65.00 | Equal Weight → Overweight | Barclays |
| 6/22/2023 | $61.00 | Hold | Deutsche Bank |
| 10/19/2022 | $48.00 → $45.00 | Overweight → Equal Weight | Barclays |
| 2/22/2022 | $47.00 | Equal Weight → Overweight | Barclays |
| 2/18/2022 | $47.00 → $51.00 | Outperform → Strong Buy | Raymond James |
| 2/11/2022 | $50.00 → $48.00 | Overweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 1/27/2022 | $44.00 | Neutral → Buy | Sidoti |
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MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) today announced that Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, 66, the Company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Administrative Officer and Bryan J. Hartin, 60, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, plan to retire at year-end. Mr. Fitzpatrick will continue to serve on the Company's Board of Directors after his retirement as CFO. The Company named Vincent O'Neill as its new Chief Financial Officer and Timothy Last as the new Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing, each to be effective January 1, 2025.
HOUSTON, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies Inc (EACOWT), operating in combination as a wholly owned independent U.S. proxy company and subsidiary of Eutelsat Group, today announced a partnership agreement with Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, to provide Iridium Certus® and Iridium® Satellite Time and Location (STL®) services to U.S. government customers. EACOWT will now offer an enhanced GNSS-resilient Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ku-Band/L-band solution by addin
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2024 and updated its full-year 2024 outlook. Net income was $24.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024, as compared to net loss of $1.6 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. Operational EBITDA ("OEBITDA")(1) for the third quarter was a record $124.4 million, as compared to $121.3 million for the prior-year period. Net income benefitted from the year-over-year increases in service revenue, engineering and suppor
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced the Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded the General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) and Iridium team a $491.6 million contract modification in support of its Ground Management and Integration (GMI) program for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). Of this amount, Iridium's share has a value of $239 million over five years. This award follows an initial Operations and Integration Contract award in 2022 to build ground entry points and operations centers and manage network operations and systems integ
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced its collaboration with Nordic Semiconductor for early integration of its Iridium NTN Direct℠ service into Nordic's LTE-M/NB-IoT modules and chipsets. Nordic Semiconductor is a global leader in low power wireless connectivity solutions including cellular IoT (LTE-M, NB-IoT), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, and Thread and is trusted by world leading brands across the consumer, industrial, and healthcare segments. Nordic's complete cellular IoT solutions are ideally suited for connected devices for global tracking, utility metering and i
Satcom Direct Brasil and MRS Logística are deploying Iridium Certus terminals for reliable positive train control and essential rail line interoperability MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced that Satcom Direct Brasil, a distributor of critical telecommunications services, and MRS Logística S.A., a freight train operator, have implemented Iridium Certus® satellite connectivity on MRS Logística's railway network for the first time in Brazil. The Iridium Certus 700 service will be used to enable real-time communication between train drivers and operation centers
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, will host a conference call on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's third-quarter 2024 financial results. In advance of the call on October 17, 2024, Iridium will issue its third-quarter 2024 earnings press release, which will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website. To participate in the teleconference, callers can dial 1-412-902-6740 a
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced that the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) accepted Iridium's request to extend the functionality of Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) into the Work Plan for 3GPP Release 19 as an official Work Item. This will pave the way for Iridium's satellite service to be accessible via industry standard chipsets, furthering the company's progress in developing and deploying its newest service, Iridium NTN Direct℠, over the Iridium® Network. Born from the company's Project Stardust init
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional $500 million of Iridium common stock through December 31, 2027. This is the fourth stock repurchase authorization from the Board of Directors in the past four years and brings the total value of the program to $1.5 billion. This $500 million authorization is also the largest ever approved by the Board of Directors, underscoring the strength of Iridium's business.
Sceye Valued at $525 Million and Poised for 2025 Commercial Launch PARIS, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At World Space Business Week (WSBW) today, Sceye, a leading U.S. aerospace company specializing in High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), announced the successful closing of its Series C funding round. The round was led by Mawarid Holding Company ("Mawarid"), a prominent Saudi corporation with an established presence in information and communication technology, satellite, and digital solutions. Sceye strengthened its balance sheet by closing the Series C funding round, wh
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced that Company executives will participate in fall investor conferences: The Deutsche Bank 32nd Annual Leveraged Finance Conference on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:20 p.m. ET.The 6th Annual Needham Virtual Infrastructure, Data Analytics Software & Cloud Communications Conference on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.The Deutsche Bank Global Space Summit on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.The Raymond Ja
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2024 and updated its full-year 2024 outlook. Net income was $24.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024, as compared to net loss of $1.6 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. Operational EBITDA ("OEBITDA")(1) for the third quarter was a record $124.4 million, as compared to $121.3 million for the prior-year period. Net income benefitted from the year-over-year increases in service revenue, engineering and suppor
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, will host a conference call on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's third-quarter 2024 financial results. In advance of the call on October 17, 2024, Iridium will issue its third-quarter 2024 earnings press release, which will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website. To participate in the teleconference, callers can dial 1-412-902-6740 a
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional $500 million of Iridium common stock through December 31, 2027. This is the fourth stock repurchase authorization from the Board of Directors in the past four years and brings the total value of the program to $1.5 billion. This $500 million authorization is also the largest ever approved by the Board of Directors, underscoring the strength of Iridium's business.
MCLEAN, Va., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2024 and reiterated its full-year 2024 outlook. Net income was $32.3 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024, as compared to net loss of $30.7 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023. Operational EBITDA ("OEBITDA")(1) for the second quarter was $114.0 million, as compared to $115.8 million for the prior-year period, representing a year-over-year decrease of 2%. Net income primarily benefitted from a year-over-year
MCLEAN, Va., July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, will host a conference call on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's second-quarter 2024 financial results. In advance of the call on July 23, 2024, Iridium will issue its second-quarter 2024 earnings press release, which will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website. To participate in the teleconference, callers can dial 1-412-902-6740 and ask for the Iridium Communications Inc. conference call. Please dial in five minutes prior to the scheduled start time to
– Completes acquisition of Satelles, Inc., its first ever acquisition, on April 1 MCLEAN, Va., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2024 and reiterated its full-year 2024 outlook. Net income was $19.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024, as compared to net income of $9.8 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023. Operational EBITDA ("OEBITDA")(1) for the first quarter was $115.0 million, as compared to $111.9 million for the prior-year period, representing
MCLEAN, Va., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, will host a conference call on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's first-quarter 2024 financial results. In advance of the call on April 18, 2024, Iridium will issue its first-quarter 2024 earnings press release, which will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website. To participate in the teleconference, callers can dial 1-412-902-6740 and ask for the Iridium Communications Inc. conference call. Please dial in five minutes prior to the scheduled start time
Extends estimate of useful life of satellites by five yearsMCLEAN, Va., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) ("Iridium") today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2023 and issued its full-year 2024 guidance. Net income was $38.0 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to net loss of $0.8 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022. Operational EBITDA ("OEBITDA")(1) for the fourth quarter was $114.1 million, as compared to $107.0 million for the prior-year period, representing a year-over-year increase of 7%. Net income benefitted from a year-over-year decrease in de
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, will host a conference call on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's fourth-quarter 2023 financial results. In advance of the call on February 15, 2024, Iridium will issue its fourth-quarter 2023 earnings press release, which will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website. To participate in the teleconference, callers can dial 1-412-902-6740 and ask for the Iridium Communications Inc. conference call. Please dial in five minutes prior to the scheduled sta
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) ("Iridium"), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, will host a conference call on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's third-quarter 2023 financial results. In advance of the call on October 19, 2023, Iridium will issue its third-quarter 2023 earnings press release, which will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website. To participate in the teleconference, callers can dial 1-412-902-6740 and ask for the Iridium Communications Inc. conference call. Please dial in five minutes prior to the scheduled start
BWS Financial downgraded Iridium Communications from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $30.00
William Blair downgraded Iridium Communications from Outperform to Mkt Perform
Deutsche Bank upgraded Iridium Communications from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $57.00
Barclays upgraded Iridium Communications from Equal Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $65.00 from $66.00 previously
Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Iridium Communications with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $61.00
Barclays downgraded Iridium Communications from Overweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $45.00 from $48.00 previously
Barclays upgraded Iridium Communications from Equal Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $47.00
Raymond James upgraded Iridium Communications from Outperform to Strong Buy and set a new price target of $51.00 from $47.00 previously
Morgan Stanley reiterated coverage of Iridium Communications with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $48.00 from $50.00 previously
Sidoti upgraded Iridium Communications from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $44.00
BWS Financial analyst Hamed Khorsand reiterates Iridium Comms (NASDAQ:IRDM) with a Neutral and maintains $30 price target.
Barclays analyst Mathieu Robilliard maintains Iridium Comms (NASDAQ:IRDM) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $44 to $45.
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The Company reiterated its full-year 2024 outlook and updated its longer-term guidance on net leverage: Total service revenue growth between 4% and 6% for full-year 2024. Total service revenue for 2023 was $584.5 million. Full-year 2024 OEBITDA between $460 million and $470 million. OEBITDA for 2023 was $463.1 million. Cash taxes of less than $10 million per year from 2024 through 2026. We expect that the longer-term cash tax rate will move closer to the statutory rate in 2028. Net leverage below 4.0 times OEBITDA through 2026 and falling below 2.0 times OEBITDA by the end of the decade, assuming the completion of the Company's share repurchase authorization and the payment of quarterl
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