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Iridium CommunicationsIRDM +0.02%79 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates IRDM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 162 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks worse than 617283.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iridium Communications's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
IRDM's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.7 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate only.
During the past 12 months, Iridium Communications's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Iridium Communications was 4.33. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.59.
2. 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 0.150000
2026-06-15
2026-06-15
2026-06-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.150000
2026-03-16
2026-03-16
2026-03-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.150000
2025-12-15
2025-12-15
2025-12-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.150000
2025-09-15
2025-09-15
2025-09-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* 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 Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $47.21.
Iridium Communications's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.6.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Iridium Communications was 3.55%. The lowest was 0.19%. And the median was 1.81%.
* 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.
Iridium Communications 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
IRDM vs LBRDA, TDS, LBTYA: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% mean?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #999999 out of 162 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Iridium Communications' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Iridium Communications' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #999999 out of 162 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #999999 out of 162 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Iridium Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.70, based on 162 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. 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 (IRDM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.82, compared to a current price of $47.21 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00%. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Jun. 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 (IRDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.21 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.82.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRDM:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 0.00%
GF Value™: $36.82 vs. price of $47.21 (28.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IRDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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