IRDM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

IRDM has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 0.58 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.68%
Payout Ratio 70.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.61%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.13%
Payout FCF 20.5%
Streak Years 3
Dividend Rating 53.90%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Telecommunication Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
FNTN 4,230 M 5.85% 14.7%
TEF 21,491 M 7.65% 11.1%
KPN 18,543 M 4.38% 13.4%
ORA 44,958 M 5.67% 10.7%
VZ 198,621 M 6.65% 8.50%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
UTDI 5,609 M 39.6% 81.6%
IDT 1,291 M 20.0% 42.4%
ATNI 376 M 11.9% 80.7%
DTE 165,506 M 10.7% 78.0%
FNTN 4,230 M 4.53% 76.9%

IRDM Dividend History: Last 12 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.8%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.15 7.1% 0.83%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.49%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.51%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.47%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.53%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.14 7.7% 0.52%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.45%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.32%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.27%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.21%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-30 Quarterly 0.13 0% 0.21%

IRDM Dividend FAQ

Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) operates a global constellation of low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver mobile voice, data, and IoT services to a diverse customer base that includes commercial enterprises, governments, NGOs, and individual consumers.

What is the Dividend Yield of IRDM?

As of February 2026, IRDM`s dividend yield is 2.68%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.58 USD by the current share price of 20.00.

Does IRDM pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, IRDM paid a dividend of 0.58 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.15 USD.

How often does IRDM pay dividends?

IRDM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, IRDM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

IRDM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IRDM for the next 4 payments are between 0.149 (-0.7%) and 0.161 (+7.3%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will IRDM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Iridium Communications (IRDM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for IRDM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Iridium Communications (IRDM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of IRDM?

IRDM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.61% per year.
Strong growth: IRDM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of IRDM?

IRDM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.13%. If you bought IRDM's shares at 51.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.58 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.13% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of IRDM?

IRDM Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Iridium Communications has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does IRDM have a good Dividend Yield?

IRDM`s 2.68% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of IRDM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of IRDM is 70.7%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of IRDM?

IRDM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.90%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

IRDM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in IRDM's Outstanding Shares?

Iridium Communications's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 6.87% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has IRDM ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2007 11,500,000
2008 48,500,000 +321.74%
2009 70,247,700 +44.84%
2010 70,360,000 +0.16%
2011 73,401,000 +4.32%
2012 76,461,000 +4.17%
2013 76,690,000 +0.3%
2014 93,905,000 +22.45%
2015 95,126,000 +1.3%
2016 95,879,000 +0.79%
2017 98,203,000 +2.42%
2018 112,200,000 +14.25%
2019 131,632,000 +17.32%
2020 133,760,000 +1.62%
2021 147,100,000 +9.97%
2022 125,901,800 -14.41%
2023 122,775,800 -2.48%
2024 115,385,000 -6.02%
2025 106,476,000 -7.72%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:21