Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) News
Follow Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) news in one place: company catalysts, earnings, analyst actions and wider market developments. Review 40 public stories across 26 publication days to understand how the story developed. Public news appears after a 15-minute delay; LiveCast subscribers can follow new headlines and hear important updates without this additional delay.
L
Globalstar Raises Concerns Over Rocket Lab’s Proposed Iridium Takeover
Globalstar echoed regulatory concerns from SpaceX and Ligado as Rocket Lab and Iridium urged the FCC to approve their proposed deal promptly.
MNA | Nov 03, 2026, 06:48 AM UTC
M
FCC Advances New Spectrum Auction for Direct-to-Device Services
The FCC decided to move forward with a new spectrum auction intended to promote direct-to-device services.
REGULATION | Oct 29, 2026, 04:19 PM UTC
L
FCC Votes to Accelerate New Spectrum Auction for Direct-to-Device Services
The FCC voted to accelerate a new radio spectrum auction aimed at strengthening direct-to-device services.
REGULATION | Oct 29, 2026, 04:18 PM UTC
M
Iridium Communications Reports Quarterly Results for Period Ended September 30
EQUITY | Oct 21, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC
M
Rocket Lab Shares Fall More Than 25% After Neutron Delay
Rocket Lab shares fell more than 25% last week after another delay to its Neutron rocket. Separately, Ligado Networks challenged the competitive benefits of AST SpaceMobile's proposed $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Co
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC
L
Altair Integrates Iridium NTN Direct Into Two IoT Chipsets
Altair Semiconductor integrated Iridium NTN Direct into its ALT1350 and ALT1550 cellular IoT chipsets.
EQUITY | Oct 14, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
M
Iridium Q3'26 earnings preview cites EPS estimate
Iridium is scheduled to report Q3'26 results on October 15; the release time is not specified. Revenue and EPS estimates are provided in the source.
EQUITY | Oct 14, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
M
Iridium Communications to report Q3'26 results Oct. 15
TradingView News preview says Iridium Communications (IRDM) will announce Q3'26 results on Oct. 15 at 8:00 AM ET. The revenue estimate is 236.30M, and EPS is anticipated at 0.34.
EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
L
Oscilloquartz and Iridium expand resilient positioning and navigation capabilities with new PNT service integration
Oscilloquartz today announced the next phase of its collaboration with Iridium Communications Inc., expanding the range of Iridium® positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) (formerly Iridium Satellite Time and Location®
NEWS | Sep 28, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
H
IRDM Shareholders Approve Acquisition By RKLB In $54-A-Share Deal — Iridium-Rocket Lab Merger Expected To Close By Mid-2027
Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) shareholders have approved Rocket Lab’s (RKLB) planned acquisition of the company, marking an important step toward completing the transaction. About 99.6% of votes cast backed the deal
MNA | Sep 24, 2026, 10:12 PM UTC
H
Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) Holders Approve Sale to Rocket Lab
Iridium stockholders approved the merger with Rocket Lab, with ~99.6% of votes cast in favor. Holders to receive $27.00 in cash plus RKLB shares per IRDM share, with a notional value of $54.00, subject to a collar. Closi
MNA | Sep 24, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC
L
Iridium Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Rocket Lab
Stockholder approval marks important milestone toward completion of transactionMCLEAN, Va. and LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 24, 2026 // -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium" or the "Company"), a leading p
MNA | Sep 24, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC
L
Rocket Lab CEO Puts Iridium Deal Alongside SpaceX And Amazon’s Spectrum Bets: ‘You Can’t Just Magic Up Spectrum’
As Iridium Communications (IRDM) shareholders prepare to vote on Rocket Lab’s (RKLB) proposed acquisition, CEO Peter Beck says the deal would give the launch and satellite maker a prized asset already attracting the atte
MNA | Sep 23, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
M
RKLB shares extend rally as CEO links Iridium deal to ‘space power’
Rocket Lab shares rose about 2% overnight, extending Monday’s rally after CEO Peter Beck said the Iridium Communications (IRDM) acquisition could make the company a fully integrated space power.
EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
M
Rocket Lab completes financing for Iridium acquisition, planned dilution
Rocket Lab says it has fully financed its planned acquisition of Iridium Communications, removing financing uncertainty while introducing substantial equity dilution risk for shareholders.
MNA | Sep 15, 2026, 09:01 PM UTC
L
RKLB Fully Funds $8B Iridium Deal: Rocket Lab’s Stock Sale Removes Key Risk Ahead Of Acquisition
Rocket Lab (RKLB) was in the spotlight on Tuesday after the space tech firm secured the funding needed for its planned $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications (IRDM), removing a major financing overhang.The comp
MNA | Sep 15, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC
H
Iridium Wins Lender Consent for Rocket Lab Merger in Credit Agreement Amendment
Iridium entered into a Fourth Amendment to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement to secure lender consent for its pending merger with Rocket Lab. The amendment provides that the deal will not trigger a change-of-cont
MNA | Sep 15, 2026, 10:13 AM UTC
L
Rocket Lab Fully Funds Iridium Acquisition, Including Completion of $1.94B ATM
Rocket Lab Fully Funds Iridium Acquisition, Including Completion of $1.94B ATM
MNA | Sep 15, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
L
IRDM - Iridium, Deutsche Telekom IoT, and Toyota Demonstrate Voice Messaging over Satellite via Iridium NTN Direct
IRDM - Iridium, Deutsche Telekom IoT, and Toyota Demonstrate Voice Messaging over Satellite via Iridium NTN Direct
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC
L
Iridium, Deutsche Telekom IoT, and Toyota Demonstrate Voice Messaging over Satellite via Iridium NTN Direct
Newly completed roaming agreement extends Deutsche Telekom's IoT coverage onto Iridium's satellite networkMCLEAN, Va., Sept. 10, 2026 // -- Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice,
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
L
CZR IRDM - Are IRDM, FSRL, CZR Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders?
CZR IRDM - Are IRDM, FSRL, CZR Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders?
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC
L
IRDM - Furuno Unveils New SOLION-100 Terminal for Iridium GMDSS
IRDM - Furuno Unveils New SOLION-100 Terminal for Iridium GMDSS
EQUITY | Sep 01, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
L
Furuno unveils SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS
Furuno has unveiled the SOLION-100 terminal for Iridium GMDSS.
EQUITY | Sep 01, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
L
Multiple merger filings, approvals, and closings move deal pipeline
TradeXchange reports several deal updates including definitive agreement, note offering and merger filing for RKLB/IRDM, an acquisition close for GNL/MDV, and share buyback progress for SAN/WBS.
MNA | Aug 13, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC
L
Rocket Lab Hits Record Revenue As Neutron Targets Q4 Debut
Shares of Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ: RKLB ) tanked in early trading on Tuesday, even after the company reported upbeat second-quarter results. Here are the key analyst takeaways: Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Andres Sheppard r
EARNINGS | Aug 11, 2026, 05:38 PM UTC
L
Rocket Lab Rebounds as Options Market Points to Volatility After Earnings
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB ), one of SpaceX’s (NASDAQ: SPCX ) closest publicly traded competitors, has staged a sharp rebound in recent days, climbing from a low of around $56 to $83. The rally has been fueled by a series
EARNINGS | Aug 08, 2026, 01:55 PM UTC
L
IRDM Iridium and SKYWAVE™, an ORBCOMM® company, Partner to Advance Global Industrial IOT for Heavy Equipment OEMs Partnership combines SKYWA
IRDM Iridium and SKYWAVE™, an ORBCOMM® company, Partner to Advance Global Industrial IOT for Heavy Equipment OEMs Partnership combines SKYWAVE's Intelligent network orchestration solution with Iridium's pole-to-pole LEO
EQUITY | Jul 28, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC
H
among early movers from the earnings calendar this morning gainers OTLY +13.8%, RPM +6.5%, T +4.7%, TNL +3.7%, ONB +3.2%, MCO +2.6%, WAB +2.
among early movers from the earnings calendar this morning gainers OTLY +13.8%, RPM +6.5%, T +4.7%, TNL +3.7%, ONB +3.2%, MCO +2.6%, WAB +2.5%, FBP +1.5%, PHM +1.5%, IRDM +1.4%, CME +1.1% decliners CALM -6.9%, GEV -5.2%,
EARNINGS | Jul 22, 2026, 12:33 PM UTC
L
Iridium reports Q2 EPS 9c with items, consensus 29c
Reports Q2 revenue...
EARNINGS | Jul 22, 2026, 11:08 AM UTC
L
IRDM Iridium Communications RESULTS: Q2, Q2 REV $225.237M vs. EST $220.7M, Q2 Net Income $9.679M, Q2 EPS $0.09
IRDM Iridium Communications RESULTS: Q2, Q2 REV $225.237M vs. EST $220.7M, Q2 Net Income $9.679M, Q2 EPS $0.09
EARNINGS | Jul 22, 2026, 11:04 AM UTC
L
Implied EPS movers for tomorrow AM: GEV +/-6.6%, PM +/-4.6%, T +/-4.2%, CME +/-4.7%, MCO +/-6.6%, EQNR +/-8.4%, OTIS +/-6.2%, PHM +/-4.5%, T
Implied EPS movers for tomorrow AM: GEV +/-6.6%, PM +/-4.6%, T +/-4.2%, CME +/-4.7%, MCO +/-6.6%, EQNR +/-8.4%, OTIS +/-6.2%, PHM +/-4.5%, TDY +/-8.1%, NTRS +/-6.1%, WAB +/-6.6%, IRDM +/-13.3%, ONB +/-14.4%, SF +/-6.2%,
EARNINGS | Jul 21, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC
L
Rocket Lab Announces a Massive $8 Billion Satellite Acquisition. Now What?
2026-07-04 04:40:00 ET While the market remains largely focused on newly IPO'd Space Exploration Technologies
MNA | Jul 04, 2026, 08:44 AM UTC
H
Deal Dispatch: Authentic Brands Acquires Care Bears, Kroger Buys Giant Eagle, Dish Corp. Bankruptcy
New On The Block Pitney Bowes Inc (NYSE: PBI ) is launching the second phase of its strategic review, hiring BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, and Sullivan & Cromwell to evaluate its current value creation plan alongside s
MACRO | Jul 02, 2026, 05:55 PM UTC
L
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Iridium Communications, Raises Price Target to $54
Morgan Stanley analyst Kristine Liwag maintains Iridium Communications (NASDAQ: IRDM ) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $26 to $54.
EQUITY | Jun 30, 2026, 12:58 PM UTC
H
Rocket Lab Just Became More Like SpaceX—And Less Like A Rocket Company
Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ: RKLB ) made headlines with its $8 billion acquisition of satellite communications provider Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM ), a deal that immediately expands the company’s reach beyond
RATES | Jun 29, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
H
Iridium Discloses Termination Fee Of $223.62M After Announced Acquisition By Rocket Lab
Either Iridium or Rocket Lab may terminate the Merger Agreement in customary circumstances including, among others (i) the Transaction has not been completed on or before June 28, 2027, which date may be extended to Sept
MNA | Jun 29, 2026, 11:54 AM UTC
M
IRDM Tests Chipset
Iridium Communications announces Mlink Technology has begun live testing of its chipset using Iridium NTN Direct
EQUITY | Jun 24, 2026, 11:12 AM UTC
M
IRDM Begins Live Testing
Iridium's NTN Direct begins live testing with Mlink
EQUITY | Jun 24, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC
L
IRDM Gets Positive Mention
IRDM receives positive mention in newsletter by SM Circulations
EQUITY | Jun 23, 2026, 04:50 PM UTC
L
IRDM Launches IoT Module
Iridium's next-generation hybrid IoT module and development kit are now commercially available
EQUITY | Jun 23, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC