IRDM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield
IRDM has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 0.6 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEL2-B | 12,647 M | 4.88% | 9.40% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEL2-B | 12,647 M | 3.06% | 97.9% |
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.313% |
| 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.611% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.803% |
| 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% | 0.488% |
| 2025-03-17 | 2025-03-17 | 2025-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.14 | 0% | 0.513% |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-31 | Quarterly | 0.14 | 0% | 0.469% |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.14 | 0% | 0.534% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.14 | +7.7% | 0.525% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.453% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.319% |
| 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% | 0.213% |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-30 | Quarterly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.215% |
IRDM Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, IRDM's dividend yield is 2.56%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.60 USD by the current share price of 52.59.
As of July 2026, IRDM paid a dividend of 0.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-15 and the payout was 0.15 USD.
IRDM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, IRDM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for IRDM for the next payments are between 0.153 (+2.0%) and 0.157 (+4.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.16%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Iridium Communications (IRDM) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Iridium Communications (IRDM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
IRDM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.05% per year. Strong growth: IRDM's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
IRDM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.62%. If you bought IRDM's shares at 35.97 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.60 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.62% of your original purchase price.
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.
IRDM's 2.56% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of IRDM is 58.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
IRDM's Overall Dividend Rating is 55.55%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-06-30 03:31 UTC