Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) Dividend History
IRDM latest dividend
The next dividend has not been announced yet.
- 2 yearsof dividend increases
- 2023paying since
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- —5-year growth a year
- 1.37%forward yield
IRDM dividend income calculator
- Dividend income a year
- $60
- Each payment
- $15
- Value of the shares
- $4,376
- Dividend yield
- 1.37%
At the latest close; forward annual dividend $0.60 per share, before tax.
IRDM dividends per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's dividends divided by the year-end share price.
IRDM dividend safety
Descriptive bands, not a rating.
IRDM yield on cost
| Bought | Price paid | Yield on cost | Dividends since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $18.58 | 3.23% | $0.60 | 3.2% |
| 3 years ago | $43.77 | 1.37% | $1.71 | 3.9% |
| 5 years ago | $39.61 | 1.51% | $2.10 | 5.3% |
| 10 years ago | $8.40 | 7.14% | $2.10 | 25.0% |
Today’s forward dividend as a yield on the price paid then, and the dividends one share has paid since (split-adjusted, before tax).
IRDM dividend payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 15 payments).
IRDM dividends by year
| Year | Dividends per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.58 | +5.5% | 3.34% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.55 | +5.8% | 1.90% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.52 | — | 1.26% | 4 |
IRDM dividend history
15 payments| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Amount | Change | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-30 | $0.15 | — | Quarterly |
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | $0.15 | — | Quarterly |
| 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-31 | $0.15 | — | Quarterly |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-31 | $0.15 | — | Quarterly |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-30 | $0.15 | +7.1% | Quarterly |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-30 | $0.14 | — | Quarterly |
| 2025-03-17 | 2025-03-31 | $0.14 | — | Quarterly |
| 2024-12-16 | 2024-12-31 | $0.14 | — | Quarterly |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-30 | $0.14 | — | Quarterly |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | $0.14 | +7.7% | Quarterly |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-29 | $0.13 | — | Quarterly |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-29 | $0.13 | — | Quarterly |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-29 | $0.13 | — | Quarterly |
| 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-30 | $0.13 | — | Quarterly |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-30 | $0.13 | — | Quarterly |
Amounts per share, adjusted for stock splits. Highlighted rows are announced but not yet paid.
IRDM stock split history
Iridium Communications has no stock splits on record.
IRDM dividend overview
Iridium Communications pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share, a yield of 1.37% at the latest close, paid quarterly. It paid $0.58 per share in 2025, up 5.5% from 2024. It has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. The payout ratio is 59.3% of trailing earnings.
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IRDM dividends FAQ
Does Iridium Communications pay a dividend?
Yes. Iridium Communications has paid a regular dividend since 2023, quarterly, most recently $0.15 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 15, 2026.
What is Iridium Communications's dividend yield?
Iridium Communications's forward annual dividend is $0.60 per share, a dividend yield of 1.37% at the latest close of $43.76.
How often does Iridium Communications pay dividends?
Iridium Communications pays dividends quarterly.
What is Iridium Communications's dividend payout ratio?
Iridium Communications pays out 59.3% of its trailing earnings as dividends and 21.0% of its free cash flow (fiscal 2025).