IRDM Iridium Communications dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Communication Services
- NASDAQ: IRDM
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Sep 15, 2025
Dividend yield: 3.18%
Payout ratio: 49.6%
Iridium Communications's most recent dividend of $0.15 per share was on Sep 15, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.57 per share represents a current dividend yield of 3.17%. The latest IRDM distribution of $0.15 marks a dividend growth of 7%.
IRDM dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Iridium Communications Dividend yield
IRDM has a dividend yield of 3.17% which is lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Communication Services sector average of 4.45%, Iridium Communications's dividend yield is 29% lower.
IRDM Dividend history
Iridium Communications has a history of paying dividends since 2023. Our records of IRDM show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 6% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 39% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 74%.
Iridium Communications Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.15 | 3.14% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.14 | 1.96% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.14 | 2.03% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.14 | 1.82% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.14 | 2% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.14 | 2% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.13 | 1.9% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.13 | 1.28% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.13 | 0.81% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.13 | 0.43% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.13 | 0.21% |
Iridium Communications dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
IRDM has a payout ratio of 49.6% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Communication Services sector average. If we compare it with the Communication Services sector average of 53.3%, Iridium Communications's payout ratio is 7% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
Frequently asked questions
Does Iridium Communications pay a dividend?
Yes, Iridium Communications has been paying dividends for the last two years.
When was IRDM's last dividend?
Iridium Communications's last dividend ex-date was on Sep 15, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.15 per share.
How much dividend does Iridium Communications pay (per share)?
IRDM's annualized dividend per share is $0.57.
What is Iridium Communications's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Iridium Communications is 3.17%.
How often does Iridium Communications pay dividends?
Iridium Communications pays dividends quarterly.
What is Iridium Communications's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Iridium Communications is 49.6%.
Does Iridium Communications pay a good dividend?
Iridium Communications's dividend yield is less than the Communication Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.