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.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
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| 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.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