IRDM
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Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) closed at $39.44 as of 2026-05-01, trading 13.7% above its 200-week moving average of $34.70. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 12.3% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 82, IRDM is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.96 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 897 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 +4.5%.
With a market cap of $4.2 billion, IRDM is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.1%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 21.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 8.9x 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 $448, compared to $1329 for the S&P 500. IRDM has returned 9.1% annualized vs 16.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 2 open-market purchases totaling $871,300.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +4.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Jun 2010 | 35 | 28.2% | +2.9% | +385.9% |
| Sep 2010 | Nov 2010 | 7 | 8.8% | -24.2% | +375.4% |
| Dec 2010 | Feb 2011 | 10 | 11.6% | -16.0% | +371.7% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2012 | 52 | 37.5% | +8.3% | +411.9% |
| Apr 2012 | Apr 2012 | 1 | 1.3% | -24.4% | +391.6% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 3 | 4.0% | -14.2% | +395.0% |
| Jul 2012 | Jul 2013 | 48 | 33.8% | -8.0% | +459.7% |
| Jul 2013 | May 2014 | 43 | 30.5% | +19.4% | +508.4% |
| Jul 2015 | Oct 2015 | 14 | 21.8% | +22.3% | +460.5% |
| Nov 2015 | Dec 2015 | 5 | 4.9% | +18.1% | +463.5% |
| Jan 2016 | Apr 2016 | 15 | 13.9% | +42.9% | +460.5% |
| Aug 2016 | Sep 2016 | 3 | 10.9% | +47.8% | +451.6% |
| Oct 2023 | Apr 2026 | 130 | 56.0% | -16.4% | +8.3% |
| Average | 28 | — | +4.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IRDM below its 200-week moving average?
No. Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) is currently 13.7% above its 200-week moving average of $34.70. It would need to fall to $34.70 to cross below the line.
What is IRDM's 200-week moving average price?
Iridium Communications Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $34.70 as of 2026-05-01. 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 +4.5%. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 82 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 6.1%. Return on equity is 21.4%. Price-to-book is 8.9x. 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 $448, compared to $1329 for the S&P 500. That's 9.1% annualized vs 16.2% 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 152.00%.
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 2026-05-01