Company / Free Cash Flow
Iridium Communications Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$299.8M
FY2025
5-year range
$80.3M / $306.1M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-2.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#31 of 67
Communication Services
What the data says
At $300M, Iridium Communications's free cash flow ranks #31 of 67 in the Communication Services sector. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -$180M in FY2016 to $306M in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$300M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +7.3%.
Improved from $241M to $300M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +12.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +7.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#31 of 67 in Communication ServicesTop 46% of 67This company $299.8M Sector average $3.4B
▼
-91.2% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +7.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 2.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #31 out of 67 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.63 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 27.9%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $299.8M | -2.0% |
| FY2024 | $306.1M | +26.8% |
| FY2023 | $241.4M | +14.4% |
| FY2022 | $211.1M | +162.8% |
| FY2021 | $80.3M | -61.9% |
| FY2020 | $211.1M | +162.8% |
| FY2019 | $80.3M | +162.9% |
| FY2018 | -$127.7M | +9.1% |
| FY2017 | -$140.5M | +22.2% |
| FY2016 | -$180.5M | +34.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026