IRDM Iridium Communications dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Iridium Communications's most recent dividend of $0.14 per share was on Mar 17, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.56 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.42%.
Key dates
- IRDM last dividend date: Mar 17, 2025
IRDM dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Dividend yield
IRDM has a dividend yield of 2.42% which is lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Communication Services sector average of 3.72%, Iridium Communications's dividend yield is 35% 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 8% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 22% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 38%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 51.9% which is lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Communication Services sector average of 60.1%, Iridium Communications's payout ratio is 14% 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 Mar 17, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.14 per share.
How much dividend does Iridium Communications pay (per share)?
IRDM's annualized dividend per share is $0.56.
What is Iridium Communications's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Iridium Communications is 2.42%.
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 51.9%.
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 
and Sharadar.