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Iridium CommunicationsIRDM -3.90%77 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.88 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates IRDM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks better than 99.28% on this metric.
During the past 13 years, Iridium Communications's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 137.60% per year. The lowest was -2.50% per year. And the median was 28.40% per year.
Iridium Communications (NAS:IRDM) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Iridium Communications Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Iridium Communications Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iridium Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
IRDM vs LBRDA, TDS, LBTYA: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's PE Ratio falls into.
Iridium Communications Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Iridium Communications's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.88
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.88 mean?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.88 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #2 out of 277 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Iridium Communications' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Iridium Communications' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.88. The Telecommunication Services industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.70. Iridium Communications' value of $0.88 is 86.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #2 out of 277 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #2 out of 277 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Iridium Communications in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.70. Iridium Communications' value of $0.88 is 86.9% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.70, based on 277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.88 is 86.9% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.88. 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 $36.58, compared to a current price of $45.78 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.88 and 86.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.70. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.88 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 $45.78 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.58.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRDM:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.88
GF Value™: $36.58 vs. price of $45.78 (25.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#2 of 277)
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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