How have Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)’s performance and profitability changed over the time?

Nora Barnes

Iridium Communications Inc [IRDM] stock prices are down -1.09% to $17.21 at the moment. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The IRDM shares have gain 3.93% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 4.62%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

Iridium Communications Inc [NASDAQ: IRDM] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on September 11, 2025, when Raymond James downgraded its rating to an Outperform but kept the price target unchanged to $26 for it. Previously, BWS Financial downgraded its rating to Sell on September 09, 2025, and kept the price target unchanged to $16. On May 05, 2025, Oppenheimer initiated with an Outperform rating and assigned a price target of $34 on the stock. William Blair upgraded its rating to an Outperform. Cantor Fitzgerald initiated its recommendation with an Overweight and recommended $40 as its price target on January 24, 2025. BWS Financial downgraded its rating to Neutral for this stock on February 16, 2024, but kept the price target unchanged to $30. In a note dated February 15, 2024, William Blair downgraded an Mkt Perform rating on this stock.

The stock price of Iridium Communications Inc [IRDM] has been fluctuating between $15.65 and $34.45 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $25 within the next 12 months. Iridium Communications Inc [NASDAQ: IRDM] shares were valued at $17.21 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 45.26% based on the average IRDM price forecast.

Analyzing the IRDM fundamentals

The Iridium Communications Inc [NASDAQ:IRDM] reported sales of 871.71M for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 6.66%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.47% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.27%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.16%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.14%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.05, Equity is 0.25 and Total Capital is 0.1. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 4.02.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 17.03 points at the first support level, and at 16.85 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 17.38, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 17.55.

Ratios To Look Out For

It’s worth pointing out that Iridium Communications Inc [NASDAQ:IRDM]’s Current Ratio is 2.67. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 1.93, and the Cash Ratio is 0.86. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 2.07, the price to book ratio is 4.00 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 15.06.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved FITZPATRICK THOMAS, Director, that happened on Oct 31 ’25 when 20839.0 shares were sold. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DESCH MATTHEW J completed a deal on Oct 30 ’25 to buy 20000.0 shares. Meanwhile, Director THOMAS FITZPATRICK bought 20839.0 shares on Oct 31 ’25.

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