IRDM
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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) closed at $25.40 as of 2026-03-20, trading 26.8% below its 200-week moving average of $34.68. This places IRDM in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -28.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 73, IRDM is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.77 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 891 weeks of data, IRDM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IRDM at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +6.2%.
With a market cap of $2.7 billion, IRDM is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.2%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 22.0%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 16.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 17.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IRDM would have grown to $288, compared to $1200 for the S&P 500. IRDM has returned 6.4% annualized vs 15.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 2 open-market purchases totaling $871,300. Notably, these purchases occurred while IRDM is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: IRDM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IRDM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying IRDM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +3.6% after 12 months (median -7.0%), compared to +15.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 46% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +16.0% vs +36.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IRDM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
IRDM has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +6.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Jun 2010 | 35 | 28.2% | +2.9% | +212.9% |
| Sep 2010 | Nov 2010 | 7 | 8.8% | -24.2% | +206.2% |
| Dec 2010 | Feb 2011 | 10 | 11.6% | -16.0% | +203.8% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2012 | 52 | 37.5% | +8.3% | +229.7% |
| Apr 2012 | Apr 2012 | 1 | 1.3% | -24.4% | +216.6% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 3 | 4.0% | -14.2% | +218.8% |
| Jul 2012 | Jul 2013 | 48 | 33.8% | -8.0% | +260.5% |
| Jul 2013 | May 2014 | 43 | 30.5% | +19.4% | +291.8% |
| Jul 2015 | Oct 2015 | 14 | 21.8% | +22.3% | +261.0% |
| Nov 2015 | Dec 2015 | 5 | 4.9% | +18.1% | +262.9% |
| Jan 2016 | Apr 2016 | 15 | 13.9% | +42.9% | +261.0% |
| Aug 2016 | Sep 2016 | 3 | 10.9% | +47.8% | +255.3% |
| Oct 2023 | Ongoing | 127+ | 56.0% | Ongoing | -30.2% |
| Average | 28 | — | +6.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IRDM below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) is trading 26.8% below its 200-week moving average of $34.68. The current price is $25.40.
What is IRDM's 200-week moving average price?
Iridium Communications Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $34.68 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when IRDM drops below its 200-week moving average?
IRDM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +6.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 28 weeks on average.
Is IRDM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IRDM as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 73 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 9.2%. Return on equity is 22.0%. Price-to-book is 5.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IRDM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.2 years, $100 invested in IRDM would have grown to $288, compared to $1200 for the S&P 500. That's 6.4% annualized vs 15.6% for the index. IRDM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does IRDM pay a dividend?
Yes. Iridium Communications Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 236.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20