Company / Operating Cash Flow
Iridium Communications Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$400.1M
FY2025
5-year range
$198.1M / $400.1M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+6.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#36 of 75
Communication Services
What the data says
At $400M, Iridium Communications's operating cash flow ranks #36 of 75 in the Communication Services sector. Operating Cash Flow has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $198M in FY2021 to $400M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$400M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.9%.
Improved from $315M to $400M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +17.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +9.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#36 of 75 in Communication ServicesTop 48% of 75This company $400.1M Sector average $6.8B
▼
-94.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Iridium Communications's operating cash flow has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +9.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 6.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #36 out of 75 companies in the Communication Services sector.
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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $400.1M | +6.4% |
| FY2024 | $376.0M | +19.4% |
| FY2023 | $314.9M | +26.1% |
| FY2022 | $249.8M | +26.1% |
| FY2021 | $198.1M | -20.7% |
| FY2020 | $249.8M | +26.1% |
| FY2019 | $198.1M | -24.9% |
| FY2018 | $263.7M | +1.6% |
| FY2017 | $259.6M | +15.3% |
| FY2016 | $225.2M | +3.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026