IRDM Dividend History & Yield
Iridium Communications Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 29, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from IRDM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.60 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 15 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much IRDM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,000 | $88,800 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,000 | $444,000 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 20,000 | $888,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.35%. $10,000 in IRDM would currently pay about $135 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
IRDM dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.15 | +7.1% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.14 | +7.7% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | $0.13 | — |
IRDM dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | Raised 7.1% | $0.14 | $0.15 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
IRDM scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications services and products to businesses, the United States and foreign governments, non-governmental organizations, and consumers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company offers mobile satellite communications services for land mobile end users and aviation sectors; broadband terminals, embedded devices, and handsets for merchant shipping, fishing, leisure and research vessels, and specialized watercraft; satellite-based IoT services; hosted payload and other data services; and other data services and engineering services.
Sector: Communication Services. Industry: Telecom Services. First dividend on our records: Mar 14, 2023. 15 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
IRDM dividend FAQ
When is IRDM's next ex-dividend date?
IRDM's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.15 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does IRDM pay dividends?
IRDM pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.15 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is IRDM's dividend yield?
IRDM's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.35%, based on $0.60 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $44.40. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.60 per share, is 1.35%.
How much does IRDM pay per share?
IRDM pays about $0.15 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.60 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $60.00 a year.
Has IRDM grown or cut its dividend?
IRDM has raised its annual dividend for 2 consecutive years. Over the last year the regular payout changed +5.3%.
How many shares of IRDM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.35%, you would need about 2,000 shares of IRDM (roughly $88,800 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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