Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC) Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.47% (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


HAM:6IC Iridium Communications Inc HAM:6IC
74 GF Score
Price €35.30
GF Value €29.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Iridium Communications Forward Dividend Yield %?

Iridium Communications HAM:6IC -1.94% 74 Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.47% as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:6IC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 221 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks worse than 81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-28), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Iridium Communications is 1.47%.

As of today (2026-06-28), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Iridium Communications is 1.10%.

HAM:6IC's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than
81% of 221 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.17 vs HAM:6IC: 1.47

Iridium Communications's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.13.

During the past 12 months, Iridium Communications's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

Iridium Communications  (HAM:6IC) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation

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Iridium Communications Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms

HAM:6IC vs LBRDA, TDS, AD: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Iridium Communications Forward Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Iridium Communications Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Iridium Communications Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.1500002026-06-152026-06-152026-06-30Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:EUR 0.856000
USD 0.1500002026-03-162026-03-162026-03-31Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:EUR 0.865000
USD 0.1500002025-12-152025-12-152025-12-31Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:EUR 0.854000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Iridium Communications's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.5136/35.30
=1.45 %

Current Share Price is €35.30.
Iridium Communications's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as €0.1284 * 4 = €0.5136.

Iridium Communications's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.38625/35.30
=1.09 %

Current Share Price is €35.30.
Iridium Communications's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €0.38625.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.47% mean?
Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.47% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #179 out of 221 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Iridium Communications' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Iridium Communications' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.47%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.17. Iridium Communications' value of 1.47% is 64.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #179 out of 221 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #179 out of 221 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Iridium Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.17. Iridium Communications' value of 1.47% is 64.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.17, based on 221 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.47% is 64.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iridium Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.55, compared to a current price of €35.30 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.47% and 64.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.17. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.47% as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €35.30 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.55. GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:6IC:

  • Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.47%
  • GF Value™: €29.55 vs. price of €35.30 (19.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#179 of 221)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:6IC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Iridium Communications Business Description

Address 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1400, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Iridium Communications Inc is the commercial provider of communications services offering true globalised coverage, connecting people, organizations, and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. The company is a provider of mobile voice and data communications services through a constellation of low-earth-orbiting satellites. Iridium's solutions are ideally suited for industries such as maritime, aviation, government/military, emergency/humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, transportation, and utilities. Iridium also provides service to subscribers from the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as other civil and government agencies world-wide. The Company operates in one business segment, providing satellite communications services and products.
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