IRDM
Iridium Communications
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Communication Services
- NASDAQ: IRDM
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 15, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.27%
Payout ratio: 68.2%
Iridium Communications's most recent dividend of $0.15 per share was on Jun 15, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.6 per share represents a current dividend yield of 1.27%.
IRDM dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Iridium Communications Dividend yield
IRDM has a dividend yield of 1.27% which is lower than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Communication Services sector average of 3.31%, Iridium Communications's dividend yield is 62% 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 7% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 96% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 45%.
Iridium Communications Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.15 | 1.32% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.15 | 2.36% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.15 | 3.3% |
| 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 68.2% which is higher than the Communication Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Communication Services sector average of 52.5%, Iridium Communications's payout ratio is 30% 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 three years.
When was IRDM's last dividend?
Iridium Communications's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.15 per share.
How much dividend does Iridium Communications pay (per share)?
IRDM's annualized dividend per share is $0.6.
What is Iridium Communications's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Iridium Communications is 1.27%.
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 68.2%.
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.