Iridium Communications (IRDM) Dividend Yield, Date & History $32.68 +0.22 (+0.68%) Closing price 02/19/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$32.43 -0.25 (-0.76%) As of 08:42 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Iridium Communications Dividend SummaryDividend Yield1.71%Annual Dividend$0.56Recent Dividend Payment Dec. 31 Dividend Payout Ratio 58.95% Iridium Communications (IRDM) pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.71%. The next quarterly payment of $0.14 per share was paid on Tuesday, December 31, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, December 16. The company currently pays out 58.95% of its earnings and 19.89% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryIRDM Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Iridium Communications' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Iridium Communications in Dividend Calculator IRDM Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Iridium Communications' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Iridium Communications in Dividend Yield Calculator Iridium Communications vs. The CompetitionCompare Iridium Communications' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Computer and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeIridium CommunicationsComputer CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$0.56$0.04$1.31Dividend Yield1.71%2.75%3.99%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.00%10.87%12.13%Iridium Communications Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings58.95%Based on This Year's Estimate61.54%Based on Next Year's Estimate45.16%Based on Cashflow19.89% Iridium Communications Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date12/5/2024quarterly$0.14 - 1.7%12/16/202412/16/202412/31/20248/19/2024quarterly$0.14 - 2.1%9/13/20249/13/20249/30/20245/21/2024Quarterly$0.14+$0.017.69%1.87%6/14/20246/14/20246/28/20242/2/2024quarterly$0.13 - 1.7%3/14/20243/15/20243/29/202412/4/2023Quarterly$0.13 - 1.3%12/14/202312/15/202312/29/2023 Get the Latest News and Ratings for IRDM and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Iridium Communications and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 9/5/2023Quarterly$0.13 - 1.07%9/14/20239/15/20239/29/20235/4/2023quarterly$0.13 - 0.8%6/14/20236/15/20236/30/2023This table shows Iridium Communications' quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Iridium Communications Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Iridium Communications's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Iridium Communications is 1.71%. Learn more on IRDM's dividend yield history. How much is Iridium Communications's annual dividend? The annual dividend for IRDM shares is $0.56. Learn more on IRDM's annual dividend history. How often does Iridium Communications pay dividends? Iridium Communications pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When was Iridium Communications's most recent dividend payment? Iridium Communications's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.14 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. When was Iridium Communications's most recent ex-dividend date? Iridium Communications's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, December 16, 2024. When did Iridium Communications last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. What is Iridium Communications's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for IRDM is: 58.95% based on the trailing year of earnings 61.54% based on this year's estimates 45.16% based on next year's estimates 19.89% based on cash flow Is Iridium Communications a good dividend stock? Iridium Communications' dividend yield of 1.73% is lower than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. Iridium Communications' dividend payout ratio of 58.95% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Iridium Communications stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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