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17 Jul 2026, 16:46 UTC · 1h ago
Will Strong Free Cash Flow Support Iridium's Expansion?
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Iridium projects pro forma free cash flow of approximately $318 million for 2026 and $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion through the end of the decade. — Strong, predictable long-term cash flow projections provide high valuation support and a safety net for investors.
+0.60Iridium expects to launch the Iridium NTN Direct service later this year to expand connectivity via mobile network operators and chip manufacturers. — The commercial launch of a new connectivity standard represents a primary growth catalyst for expanding the addressable market.
+0.40The company is launching the Iridium 9604 TriMode module, integrating satellite, cellular IoT, and GPS to target cost-sensitive markets like automotive and agriculture. — Lowering integration costs and simplifying the product portfolio helps penetrate higher-volume, cost-sensitive segments.
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Iridium intends to maintain a growing dividend program, having most recently paid 15 cents per share. — Commitment to dividend growth attracts income-focused investors and signals management confidence in cash flow.
+0.20As of March 31, Iridium reported cash and cash equivalents of $111.6 million with a net leverage of 3.4x OEBITDA. — Provides a baseline for the company's current balance sheet and debt levels, though relatively neutral in isolation.
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The company is generating strong free cash flow, reducing leverage, and launching new growth initiatives in IoT and PNT.
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