IRDM Iridium Communications dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Iridium Communications's most recent dividend of $0.14 per share was on Dec 16, 2024 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.55 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.77%.
Key dates
- IRDM last dividend date: Dec 16, 2024
IRDM dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Dividend yield
IRDM has a dividend yield of 1.77% which is lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Communication Services sector average of 3.38%, Iridium Communications's dividend yield is 48% lower.
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. But since the stock price has gone up by 7% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 0.9%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 57.9% which is higher than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Communication Services sector average of 41.4%, Iridium Communications's payout ratio is 40% higher.
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 Dec 16, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.14 per share.
How much dividend does Iridium Communications pay (per share)?
IRDM's annualized dividend per share is $0.55.
What is Iridium Communications's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Iridium Communications is 1.77%.
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 57.9%.
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. Data from 
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