Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) Stock Forecast
IRDM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.88 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $42.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −4.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $0.29
- 52-week range
- $15.84 – $55.72
IRDM analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
IRDM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
IRDM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.35 | +17.1% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.06 | +1.5% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.72 | $1.46 | $1.97 | $1.08 | +58.8% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
IRDM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $248.5M | $247.6M | $249.5M | +9.5% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $938.6M | $934.1M | $942.7M | +7.7% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $995.1M | $913.5M | $1.05B | +6.0% | 5 |
IRDM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
IRDM revenue: reported and forecast
IRDM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.36 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.31 | $0.41 | +13.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.18 | $1.16 | $1.14 | $1.11 | $1.08 | −8.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.36 | $1.34 | $1.27 | $1.28 | $1.72 | +26.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
IRDM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; IRDM beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from IRDM
8 analysts cover Iridium Communications; their consensus rating is buy (3.88 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $42.00, 4.0% below the latest close of $43.76. Analysts expect earnings of $1.08 per share for 2026, +1.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.72 per share on revenue of $995.1 million. Iridium Communications beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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IRDM forecast FAQ
What is Iridium Communications's price target?
The average analyst price target for Iridium Communications is $42.00, 4.0% below the latest close of $43.76.
Is Iridium Communications a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Iridium Communications, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Iridium Communications's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.08 per share for 2026 (range $1.08 to $1.08); for 2027 the estimate is $1.72.
What is Iridium Communications's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $938.6 million, growth of 7.7%; for 2027 it is $995.1 million.
When does Iridium Communications report earnings?
Iridium Communications is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.29.
Does Iridium Communications usually beat earnings estimates?
Iridium Communications reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.