Company / Operating Income
Iridium Communications Operating Income History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Income
$236.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$10.1M / $236.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+17.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#25 of 68
Communication Services
What the data says
At $236M, Iridium Communications's operating income ranks #25 of 68 in the Communication Services sector. Operating Income has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $10M in FY2021 to $236M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$236M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +46.1%.
Improved from $82M to $236M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Income over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +88.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +46.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#25 of 68 in Communication ServicesTop 37% of 68This company $236.0M Sector average $5.0B
▼
-95.3% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Iridium Communications's operating income has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +46.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating income increased 17.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #25 out of 68 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 IncomeValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $236.0M | +17.8% |
| FY2024 | $200.4M | +145.5% |
| FY2023 | $81.6M | +130.0% |
| FY2022 | $35.5M | +250.6% |
| FY2021 | $10.1M | -71.5% |
| FY2020 | $35.5M | +250.6% |
| FY2019 | $10.1M | -75.7% |
| FY2018 | $41.7M | -63.9% |
| FY2017 | $115.5M | -34.5% |
| FY2016 | $176.4M | +139.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026