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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Stock Verdict & Ratings | Investment Bastion

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Iridium Communications Inc.

IRDMMarket cap $5.12BPrice $48.4

Country🇺🇸United States

SectorTechnology

IndustryTelecom Services

Operates the only satellite network offering full pole-to-pole global coverage, keeping ships, planes, and remote workers connected where cell towers can't reach. Its 66-satellite constellation makes it the backbone of truly global communication.

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01Key Ratings

How does this stock score across Bastion factors?

Growth

Historical Revenue

Rev CAGR (3y)+7%5

Revenue Forecast

Rev CAGR (1y)+8%5

Rev CAGR (3y)+6%5

Rev CAGR (5y)+8%6

Earnings Forecast

EPS Growth Y+1+24%8

EPS Growth Y+2+41%9

EPS Growth Y+3+14%7

Quality

Margins

EBIT Margin24%8

Net Income Margin11%6

Free Cash Flow Margin33%9

Debt

Net Debt/EBITDA3.72

Efficiency

ROE20%8

ROA4%5

Earnings Stability88

GEAR+AVERAGE44

Overall rating across all five factors

Value

Price Multiples

P/E Ratio (Forward)332

P/E Ratio (Forward 3y)262

P/BV10.82

EV Multiples

EV/EBITDA Fwd144

EV/EBIT Fwd302

Yield

Free Cash Flow Yield5.6%7

Dividend Yield1.2%4

Momentum

Short term

1 month return+2%8

3 month return-4%5

YTD return+182%10

Mid term

Price vs 52wHigh85%7

1 year return+150%10

Long term

3 year return+16%4

5 year return+40%5

Risk Shield

Price Risk

Beta1.13

Volatility60%2

Free Cash Flow

Free Cash Flow Margin33%9

Free Cash Flow Yield5.6%7

Quality

ROCE9%5

Earnings Stability88

Net Debt/EBITDA3.72

02Growth

Is it actually growing, and how fast?

IRDMIridium Communications

Revenue FY25$831M

GROWTH RATING↗

AVERAGE53 / 100

REVENUE GROWTH▾SCORE

Revenue, last 3Y, CAGR+7%5

Revenue, next 1Y+8%5

Revenue, next 3Y, CAGR+6%5

Revenue, next 5Y, CAGR+8%6

EARNINGS FORECAST▾SCORE

EPS growth, FY26E+24%8

EPS growth, FY27E+41%9

EPS growth, FY28E+14%7

GROWTH ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Earnings are set to grow faster than sales (EPS about 24%/yr vs revenue 6%/yr), so margins should widen.

WATCH

A mid-pack grower, ahead of 53% of companies worldwide.

Revenue is set to grow 6%/yr over the next 3 years, in line with the market.5/10

Revenue grew 7%/yr over the last 3 years and is set to keep growing around 6%/yr.

Over five years revenue is set to grow 8%/yr, ahead of 50% of companies worldwide.6/10

WEAKNESSES

None flagged.

BOTTOM LINE

Margin Expander

A middle-of-the-pack grower. The one thing to watch: forward revenue growth is only about average.

03Price Momentum

Is the market behind it right now?

MOMENTUM RATING↗

AVERAGE65 / 100

SHORT-TERM RETURNS▾SCORE

1-month return+2%8

3-month return-4%5

YTD return+182%10

MID & LONG-TERM▾SCORE

% of 52-week high85%7

1-year return+150%10

3-year return+16%4

5-year return+40%5

MOMENTUM ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

It's up 150% over the past year, but 15% below its 52-week high. That is clearly ahead of the market.

Strong recent results. The stock is outperforming over the past month (+2%) and so far this year (+182%).

WATCH

Average long-term results. Multi-year returns are middling (+16% over three years and +40% over five), roughly average for the market.

Returns sit at the market level over three months (-4%).

WEAKNESSES

None flagged.

BOTTOM LINE

Fresh Momentum

Short-term returns are strong but the long track record is thin. Momentum is building — confirmation from longer horizons would strengthen the case.

04Value

Are you paying a fair price for it?

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02Growth

Is it actually growing, and how fast?

IRDMIridium Communications

Revenue FY25$831M

GROWTH RATING↗

AVERAGE53 / 100

REVENUE GROWTH▾SCORE

Revenue, last 3Y, CAGR+7%5

Revenue, next 1Y+8%5

Revenue, next 3Y, CAGR+6%5

Revenue, next 5Y, CAGR+8%6

EARNINGS FORECAST▾SCORE

EPS growth, FY26E+24%8

EPS growth, FY27E+41%9

EPS growth, FY28E+14%7

GROWTH ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Earnings are set to grow faster than sales (EPS about 24%/yr vs revenue 6%/yr), so margins should widen.

WATCH

A mid-pack grower, ahead of 53% of companies worldwide.

Revenue is set to grow 6%/yr over the next 3 years, in line with the market.5/10

Revenue grew 7%/yr over the last 3 years and is set to keep growing around 6%/yr.

Over five years revenue is set to grow 8%/yr, ahead of 50% of companies worldwide.6/10

WEAKNESSES

None flagged.

BOTTOM LINE

Margin Expander

A middle-of-the-pack grower. The one thing to watch: forward revenue growth is only about average.

03Price Momentum

Is the market behind it right now?

MOMENTUM RATING↗

AVERAGE65 / 100

SHORT-TERM RETURNS▾SCORE

1-month return+2%8

3-month return-4%5

YTD return+182%10

MID & LONG-TERM▾SCORE

% of 52-week high85%7

1-year return+150%10

3-year return+16%4

5-year return+40%5

MOMENTUM ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

It's up 150% over the past year, but 15% below its 52-week high. That is clearly ahead of the market.

Strong recent results. The stock is outperforming over the past month (+2%) and so far this year (+182%).

WATCH

Average long-term results. Multi-year returns are middling (+16% over three years and +40% over five), roughly average for the market.

Returns sit at the market level over three months (-4%).

WEAKNESSES

None flagged.

BOTTOM LINE

Fresh Momentum

Short-term returns are strong but the long track record is thin. Momentum is building — confirmation from longer horizons would strengthen the case.

04Value

Are you paying a fair price for it?

Stop guessing on Iridium Communications Inc.. Get the full investment case.

Premium

$20.75/month

Billed annually at $249/year $348

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