Iridium Communications (IRDM) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
Demand signals are heating up for Iridium Communications
Is Iridium Communications a buy right now? The alternative data says hold. This IRDM stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on Iridium Communications every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 51/100: a Hold. The stock trades at $49.03 with a $5B market cap.
The data leans positive over the past 90 days — job postings up 28.3% to 59 open roles, 70% of employees are positive on the business outlook, and Instagram followers up 7.0% to 5K followers — but the move hasn’t been broad enough to lift IRDM into buy territory yet.
IRDM’s broader alt-data profile also covers headcount (1K employees, according to LinkedIn), web traffic (158K monthly visits), quarterly revenue ($230M), and X followers (36K). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the IRDM technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on IRDM is just below.
Iridium Communications AI Stock Analysis
Iridium Communications Inc. is a provider of satellite communications services. The company operates a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, which enable fully global coverage for satellite phone and data communications. Iridium's network supports a wide range of industries, including maritime, aviation, government/military, emergency services, and more.
Analysis generated August 1, 2026.
Recent Iridium Communications Stock Alerts
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Iridium Communications | August 18 Employee Rating is up by 2.6% over the last month. |
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Iridium Communications | July 30 Price is up by 6% in the last 24h. |
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Iridium Communications | July 21 Employee Rating is up by 2.6% over the last month. |
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Iridium Communications | July 21 Business Outlook among employees is up by 6% over the last month. |
Iridium Communications Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 158K | 3.7% | |
| Job Posts | 59 | 28.3% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 1K | 2.1% | |
| Wikipedia Views | 109 | 27.3% | |
| Employee Recommend | 77 | 4.1% | |
| Business Outlook | 70 | 4.5% | |
| Sentiment | 100 | 0% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 0 | 100.0% | |
| X Mentions | 4 | 87.1% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 9 | 71.0% | |
| News Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 6K | 10.9% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Followers | 36K | 3.0% | |
| Instagram Followers | 5K | 7.0% | |
| Youtube Subscribers | 5K | 1.9% | |
| Facebook Followers | 23K | 0% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 131 | 81.9% |
About Iridium Communications (IRDM)
Iridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications services and products to businesses, the United States and international governments, non-governmental organizations, and consumers worldwide.
| Price | $49.03 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $5B |
| Year Range | $16 – $56 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 57.5 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Communication Services |
Latest Iridium Communications News
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Iridium Communications (IRDM) Could Be 38% Below Fair Value On Earnings And PNT LaunchJuly 27 - Biztoc.com |
Iridium shares edge higher despite second-quarter earnings miss (NASDAQ:IRDM)July 22 - Advfn.com |
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IRDM Alert: Monsey Firm of Wohl & Fruchter Investigating Fairness of the Proposed Sale of Iridium Communications to Rocket Lab CorporationJuly 16 - GlobeNewswire |
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Are TBPH, IRDM, LCII, PATK Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders?July 9 - PRNewswire |
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$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Continues to Investigate the Merger--TBPH, IRDM, LCII, and PATKJuly 9 - PRNewswire |
Iridium Communications Earnings & Financial Performance
View all earnings →Iridium Communications Insider Trading Activity
View all →| Kapalka Timothy filed to sell 45,721 shares at $0.0. Apr 6 '26 |
| Kapalka Timothy filed to sell 47,764 shares at $0.0. Apr 2 '26 |
| FITZPATRICK THOMAS filed to sell 231,034 shares at $0.0. Oct 31 '25 |
| DESCH MATTHEW J filed to sell 1,127,019 shares at $0.0. Oct 30 '25 |
| FITZPATRICK THOMAS filed to sell 251,873 shares at $0.0. Oct 28 '25 |
Iridium Communications Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
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| No congress trades on file. | |||
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Frequently Asked Questions: Iridium Communications (IRDM)
Iridium Communications has an AltIndex AI Score of 51/100 (Hold). The score reflects mixed alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
51/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of Iridium Communications (IRDM) stock is $49.03 with a market cap of $5B.
As of today, Iridium Communications’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 57.5.
View the latest Iridium Communications insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the Iridium Communications congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The IRDM stock price chart above shows Iridium Communications’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full Iridium Communications technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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