What one share of Iridium Communications holds
Iridium Communications Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “Iridium”) is a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) satellite services. We are the only commercial provider of communications services offering true global coverage, connecting people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time.
Iridium Communications’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Profit | $1.52 |
|---|---|
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.05 |
| Free cash flow | $2.58 |
| Dividends | $0.60 |
| Cash and investments | $0.92 |
| Debt | $16.58 |
| Book value | $5.43 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $1.41 | −$0.78 | $0.14 | $0.29 | — | $11.67 |
| 2010 | $4.77 | $0.27 | $3.25 | −$1.18 | — | $9.32 |
| 2011 | $5.22 | $0.56 | $4.89 | −$2.39 | — | $9.59 |
| 2012 | $4.91 | $0.83 | $5.65 | −$3.42 | — | $11.46 |
| 2013 | $4.37 | $0.71 | $4.61 | −$2.52 | — | $12.25 |
| 2014 | $3.73 | $0.69 | $4.03 | −$2.07 | — | $13.12 |
| 2015 | $4.33 | −$0.09 | $5.20 | −$2.92 | — | $12.92 |
| 2016 | $3.47 | $0.89 | $3.25 | −$1.45 | — | $14.02 |
| 2017 | $3.50 | $1.82 | $3.12 | −$1.10 | — | $16.26 |
| 2018 | $4.80 | −$0.22 | $3.59 | −$1.17 | — | $14.27 |
| 2019 | $4.48 | −$1.33 | $0.94 | $0.64 | — | $11.09 |
| 2020 | $4.37 | −$0.42 | $0.29 | $1.58 | — | $10.59 |
| 2021 | $4.60 | −$0.07 | $0.32 | $1.95 | — | $9.81 |
| 2022 | $5.54 | $0.07 | $0.55 | $2.10 | — | $8.96 |
| 2023 | $6.22 | $0.12 | $0.58 | $1.90 | $0.52 | $7.23 |
| 2024 | $6.93 | $0.94 | $0.58 | $2.56 | — | $5.23 |
| 2025 | $8.08 | $1.06 | $0.93 | $2.78 | — | $4.41 |
Common questions about Iridium Communications
How much does one share of Iridium Communications earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Iridium Communications earned $1.52 of profit.
Does Iridium Communications pay a dividend?
Yes. Iridium Communications paid $0.60 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 40¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Iridium Communications’s book value per share?
Iridium Communications’s book value is $5.43 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Iridium Communications have?
Each share of Iridium Communications has $0.92 of cash and investments and $16.58 of debt, as of September 30, 2026.
What is Iridium Communications’s free cash flow per share?
$2.58 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
Has Iridium Communications bought back shares?
Iridium Communications’s share count rose about 100% from 2009 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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