Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Communications Inc.
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About Iridium Communications Inc.
- Industry
- Telecommunications Services
- Sector
- Communication Services
- CEO
- Matthew J. Desch
- Headquarters
- 1750 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA, US
- Industry
- Telecommunications Services
- Sector
- Communication Services
- CEO
- Matthew J. Desch
- Headquarters
- 1750 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA, US
Iridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications services and products to businesses, the United States and international governments, non-governmental organizations, and consumers worldwide.
The company offers postpaid mobile voice and data satellite communications; prepaid mobile voice satellite communications; push-to-talk; broadband data; and Internet of Things (IoT) services.
It also provides hosted payload and other data services, such as satellite time and location services, and inbound connections from the public switched telephone network, short message, subscriber identity module, activation, customer reactivation, and other peripheral services.
In addition, the company offers voice and data solutions comprising personnel tracking devices; asset tracking devices for equipment, vehicles, and aircrafts; beyond-line-of-sight aircraft communications applications; maritime communications applications; specialized communications solutions for high-value individuals; mobile communications and data devices for the military and intelligence agencies, such as secure satellite handsets, as well as netted voice, messaging, and paging services; and maintenance services for the United States government's dedicated gateway.
Further, it provides satellite handsets, personal connectivity devices, voice and data modems, broadband data devices, and IoT data devices; various accessories for its devices that include batteries, holsters, earbud headphones, portable auxiliary antennas, antenna adaptors, USB data cables, charging units, and others; and engineering and support services.
Iridium Communications Inc. sells its products and services to commercial end users through a wholesale distribution network that include service providers, and value-added resellers and manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Iridium Holdings LLC and changed its name to Iridium Communications Inc. in September 2009.
Iridium Communications Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
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Financial Ratios
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Valuation, profitability, liquidity and leverage ratios for Iridium Communications Inc.. Starting points for Iridium Communications Inc.: P/E 29.2, EPS $1.52, beta 0.85 — an Telecommunications Services name. P/E, P/B, EV/EBITDA, margins, return on equity, current ratio and debt coverage, each shown against the company's own history.
Dividend Analysis
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Dividend history, yield and payout sustainability for Iridium Communications Inc.. Iridium Communications Inc. paid $0.60 per share over the last year — a 1.3% yield at the current $44.52 price. Per-share payments, yield over time, payout ratio and growth streak, with coverage measured against free cash flow.
Earnings Analysis
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Reported vs. expected earnings history for Iridium Communications Inc.. Trailing twelve-month EPS for Iridium Communications Inc. stands at $1.52. EPS surprises by quarter, revenue against estimates, and the upcoming reporting date.
Financial Statements
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Income statement, balance sheet and cash flow history for Iridium Communications Inc.. Iridium Communications Inc. has reported as a listed company since 2008. Annual and quarterly filings with period-over-period comparison, so you can trace how revenue, margins and cash generation have moved.
Comparables
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Institutional Ownership
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Insider Trading
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