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Iridium Communications Inc offers voice and data communications services and products to businesses, U.S. and international government agencies, and other customers on a global basis. The company is a provider of mobile voice and data communications services through a constellation of low earth-orbiting satellites. Iridium's solutions are ideally suited for industries such as maritime, aviation, government/military, emergency/humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, transportation, and utilities. Iridium also provides service to subscribers from the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as other civil and government agencies around the world. The Company operates in one business segment, providing global satellite communications services and products.

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Blynk, the leading Low-Code IoT SaaS platform, has partnered with Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, in support of the new <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4324115-1&amp;h=1873876177&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iridium.com%2Fproducts%2Fcertus-9704-satellite-iot-developer-kit%2F&amp;a=Iridium+Certus%E2%84%A2+9704+Development+Kit">Iridium Certus&#x2122; 9704 Development Kit</a>, an end-to-end product evaluation tool for the <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4324115-1&amp;h=1173891138&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iridium.com%2Fproducts%2Fcertus-9704-module%2F&amp;a=Iridium+Certus+9704+module">Iridium Certus 9704 module</a>. This partnership allows engineering teams to jumpstart their projects with Iridium's new hardware using Blynk's powerful IoT platform, creating an ideal environment both for discovery and development of new Iridium satellite-based solutions.
Blynk Selected as Iridium's Software Partner for New Satellite IoT Development Kit, Simplifying Global Connectivity
The Iridium Certus&#x2122; 9704 Development Kit features the cutting-edge Iridium Certus 9704 IoT Transceiver, designed to enable reliable, truly global connectivity, even in the most remote locations. Blynk's comprehensive IoT software suite empowers businesses to create, deploy, and scale satellite-enabled IoT solutions with unmatched ease. Offering a complete, out-of-the-box environment, Blynk supports every stage of IoT deployment—from minimum viable products (MVPs) to enterprise-grade solutions—eliminating the need for migration in-between.
Blynk partnered with Iridium to develop customizable IoT blueprints tailored specifically for the Iridium Certus 9704 Development Kit, enabling engineering teams to accelerate their projects with ready-to-use templates. These blueprints are complete with ready-to-upload firmware, as well as customizable mobile and web dashboards, reducing the time to create, test, and deploy satellite-based IoT solutions.

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President-Elect Donald J. Trump Posts On Truth "I am delighted to nominate Jared Isaacman, an accomplished business leader, philanthropist, pilot, and astronaut, as Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)..."

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Among the industries set to gain most from the reelection of Donald Trump as US president, commercial space may be on the cusp of a new era of innovation.
In his first term, Trump made "<a href="https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/what-will-a-second-trump-term-mean-for-space-policy/">pretty dramatic</a>" space policy moves: He created the US Armed Forces' Space Force; he reestablished Space Command to take charge of military operations in space; and he helped kickstart NASA's program to return humans to the Moon.
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His second term could go further: One of Trump's biggest donors and supporters this cycle has been Elon Musk —&nbsp;his rocket company SpaceX already has multibillion-dollar contracts with NASA and other federal agencies, and could feasibly win far more over the next four years.
And, if Trump's <a href="https://www.semafor.com/newsletter/11/06/2024/semafor-tech-its-elon-musks-world">pledge to let Musk</a> cut costs out of the government comes to pass, Musk could erode some of the regulatory procedures that he argues are holding up SpaceX's development of a rocket to take humans and cargo to Mars.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, one of SpaceX's top rivals for NASA contracts, could also stand to gain. Company executives reportedly met with Trump just before Bezos' paper The Washington Post <a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/10/27/2024/rivals-scramble-to-react-to-washington-post-endorsement-crisis">canceled a planned endorsement</a> of Kamala Harris. After Trump won, Bezos <a href="https://x.com/JeffBezos/status/1854184441511571765">congratulated</a> the Republican on his victory, while the head of Blue Origin hailed his reelection as "<a href="https://x.com/davill/status/1854187755267555432">exciting times for space exploration</a>."

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The Defense Department is increasing its projected spending on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet services more than tenfold, responding to surging demand from across the military, SpaceNews has learned.
The military&#39;s Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services program, launched just last year with a $900 million ceiling, has been expanded to $13 billion by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and the Space Systems Command, a spokesperson confirmed.&nbsp;
The dramatic jump in funding underscores how vital high-speed satellite internet has become for military operations, as all branches clamor for the capabilities provided by services like SpaceX&#39;s Starlink. The PLEO contract also is being expanded in anticipation of Amazon&#39;s Project Kuiper entering the LEO internet market in the coming years.
The PLEO program is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract managed by DISA and the Space Systems Command&#39;s Commercial Satellite Communications Office. The program so far selected 20 vendors to compete for specific task orders over a five-year base period with an option for an additional five years.&nbsp;
Before this increase, the PLEO contract <a href="https://spacenews.com/space-force-to-increase-spending-on-low-earth-orbit-satellite-services/">had already spent about $660 million </a>of its original $900 million ceiling. Most of the orders have been for Starshield, the militarized version of the Starlink service.

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Eutelsat America Corp. and <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4284679-1&amp;h=39428743&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fonewebtechnologies.net%2F&amp;a=OneWeb+Technologies+Inc">OneWeb Technologies Inc</a> (EACOWT), operating in combination as a wholly owned independent U.S. proxy company and subsidiary of Eutelsat Group, today announced a partnership agreement with <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4284679-1&amp;h=3366921969&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iridium.com%2F&amp;a=Iridium+Communications+Inc.">Iridium Communications Inc.</a>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, to provide Iridium Certus&#xAE; and Iridium&#xAE; Satellite Time and Location (STL&#xAE;) services to U.S. government customers.

Eutelsat America And Oneweb Technologies Announces A Partnership Agreement With Iridium Communications To Provide Iridium Certus And Iridium Satellite Time And Location Services To U.S. Government Customers

Iridium Comms's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NYSE">IRDM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.66% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.21 million shares sold short, which is 6.06% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.02 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Iridium Comms Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729602917_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Iridium Comms has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Iridium Comms's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Iridium Comms's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.63%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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BWS Financial analyst Hamed Khorsand maintains Iridium Comms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>) with a Neutral and maintains $30 price target.

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BWS Financial Maintains Neutral on Iridium Comms, Maintains $30 Price Target

U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the S&amp;P 500 recording gains on Thursday.
The Dow traded up 0.24% to 43,179.49 while the NASDAQ rose 0.24% to 18,411.77. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.08% to 5,847.03.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 0.8% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, communication services shares fell by 0.7%.
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U.S. crude oil inventories declined by 2.192 million barrels in the week ended Oct. 11, versus estimates of a 2.3 million gain, the EIA said.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEVO#NASDAQ">GEVO</a>) shares shot up 18% to $2.6650 after the company announced it secured a DOE conditional commitment loan of $1.46 billion for its net-zero 1 sustainable aviation fuel plant in South Dakota.</li>
<li>Shares of Nixxy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIXX#NASDAQ">NIXX</a>) got a boost, surging 52% to $3.6010 after the company provided updates on the business including its acquisition strategy in traditional markets and enhancing operations through technology and data analytics.</li>
<li>Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>) shares were also up, gaining 12% to $33.97 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue results and raised its FY24 OEBITDA guidance.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAL#NASDAQ">PAL</a>) shares dropped 28% to $10.10 after the company announced it expects its third-quarter net income to be significantly degraded due to a reduced level of revenue and resulting loss of operating leverage. Also, the company said it expects that the Longshoremen strike could have negatively impacted unit volumes during the fourth quarter and beyond.</li>
<li>Shares of Cerus Corporation. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CERS#NASDAQ">CERS</a>) were down 18% to $1.4750 after the company provided updates on its INTERCEPT red blood cell programs in the US and Europe.</li>
<li>Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) was down, falling 16% to $2.75 after the company announced the pricing of an offering and corresponding investment from an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund (PIF).</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.3% to $70.19 while gold traded up 0.7% at $2,709.00.
Silver traded down 0.5% to $31.83 on Thursday, while copper fell 0.9% to $4.3270.
Euro zone
European shares closed mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.83%, Germany's DAX rose 0.77% and France's CAC 40 climbed 1.22%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.77%, while London's FTSE 100 gained 0.67%.
The European Central Bank cut its three key interest rates by 25 bps in October. Annual inflation rate in the Eurozone fell to 1.7% in September versus initial estimates of 1.8% and compared to 2.2% in August.
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Asian markets closed lower on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.69%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 1.02%, China's Shanghai Composite Index dipping 1.05% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.61%.
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<li>Industrial production in the U.S. declined 0.3% from a month ago in September.</li>
<li>U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 19,000 in the week ending Oct. 12.</li>
<li>The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index climbed to 10.3 in October compared to 1.7 in September and topping market estimates of 3.</li>
<li>U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% month-over-month in September compared to a 0.1% increase in August and higher than market estimates of a 0.3% rise.</li>
<li>Total business inventories increased by 0.3% month-over-month in August.</li>
<li>The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index climbed to 43 in October from 41 in the prior month.</li>
<li>U.S. natural-gas stocks increased 76 billion cubic feet during the week ended Oct. 11, compared to market estimates of a 78 billion cubic feet gain.</li>
<li>U.S. crude oil inventories declined by 2.192 million barrels in the week ended Oct. 11, versus estimates of a 2.3 million gain, the EIA said.</li>
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U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 0.5% on Thursday.
The Dow traded up 0.28% to 43,199.12 while the NASDAQ rose 0.53% to 18,464.23. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.30% to 5,860.00.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Information technology shares jumped by 1.1% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, real estate shares fell by 0.6%.
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U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% month-over-month in September compared to a 0.1% increase in August and higher than market estimates of a 0.3% rise.
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<li>Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEVO#NASDAQ">GEVO</a>) shares shot up 18% to $2.6450 after the company announced it secured a DOE conditional commitment loan of $1.46 billion for its net-zero 1 sustainable aviation fuel plant in South Dakota.</li>
<li>Shares of Nixxy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIXX#NASDAQ">NIXX</a>) got a boost, surging 116% to $5.12 after the company provided updates on the business including its acquisition strategy in traditional markets and enhancing operations through technology and data analytics.</li>
<li>Iridium Communications Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>) shares were also up, gaining 16% to $35.11 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue results and raised its FY24 OEBITDA guidance.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAL#NASDAQ">PAL</a>) shares dropped 23% to $10.68 after the company announced it expects its third-quarter net income to be significantly degraded due to a reduced level of revenue and resulting loss of operating leverage. Also, the company said it expects that the Longshoremen strike could have negatively impacted unit volumes during the fourth quarter and beyond.</li>
<li>Shares of Cerus Corporation. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CERS#NASDAQ">CERS</a>) were down 20% to $1.4486 after the company provided updates on its INTERCEPT red blood cell programs in the US and Europe.</li>
<li>Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>) was down, falling 15% to $2.7950 after the company announced the pricing of an offering and corresponding investment from an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund (PIF).</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.5% to $70.76 while gold traded up 0.6% at $2,706.20.
Silver traded down 0.2% to $31.91 on Thursday, while copper fell 0.6% to $4.3435.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 gained 0.8%, Germany's DAX rose 0.60% and France's CAC 40 climbed 1.23%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.6%, while London's FTSE 100 gained 0.56%.
The European Central Bank cut its three key interest rates by 25 bps in October. Annual inflation rate in the Eurozone fell to 1.7% in September versus initial estimates of 1.8% and compared to 2.2% in August.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed lower on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.69%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 1.02%, China's Shanghai Composite Index dipping 1.05% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.61%.
Economics
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<li>Industrial production in the U.S. declined 0.3% from a month ago in September.</li>
<li>U.S. initial jobless claims fell by 19,000 in the week ending Oct. 12.</li>
<li>The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index climbed to 10.3 in October compared to 1.7 in September and topping market estimates of 3.</li>
<li>U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% month-over-month in September compared to a 0.1% increase in August and higher than market estimates of a 0.3% rise.</li>
<li>Total business inventories increased by 0.3% month-over-month in August.</li>
<li>The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index climbed to 43 in October from 41 in the prior month.</li>
<li>U.S. natural-gas stocks increased 76 billion cubic feet during the week ended Oct. 11, compared to market estimates of a 78 billion cubic feet gain.</li>
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Crude Oil Edges Higher; US Retail Sales Top Expectations

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Iridium Comms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with IRDM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for Iridium Comms.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $148,149, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $617,510.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $25.0 to $40.0 for Iridium Comms during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Iridium Comms's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Iridium Comms's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $25.0 to $40.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Iridium Comms Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729176435_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<td>IRDM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.0</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$186.9K</td>
<td>259</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">207</td>
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<td>IRDM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$100.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">746</td>
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<td>IRDM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$82.6K</td>
<td>387</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">150</td>
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<td>IRDM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$3.0</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$82.2K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">274</td>
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<td>IRDM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$58.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">266</td>
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<h3>About Iridium Comms</h3>
Iridium Communications Inc offers voice and data communications services and products to businesses, U.S. and international government agencies, and other customers on a global basis. The company is a provider of mobile voice and data communications services through a constellation of low earth-orbiting satellites. Iridium's solutions are ideally suited for industries such as maritime, aviation, government/military, emergency/humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, transportation, and utilities. Iridium also provides service to subscribers from the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as other civil and government agencies around the world. The Company operates in one business segment, providing global satellite communications services and products.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Iridium Comms, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of Iridium Comms</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 1,475,970, with IRDM's price up by 15.45%, positioned at $34.87.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 0 days.</li>
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Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>) shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41376730/iridium-announces-record-third-quarter-2024-results-improves-2024-oebitda-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">revenue results and revised its FY24 OEBITDA guidance.</a>
The company reported earnings per share of 21 cents, in line with the consensus estimate. Quarterly sales of $212.77 million beat the street view of $206.18 million.
Overall, total revenue increased by 8% compared to the same period in 2023, driven largely by higher commercial service revenue and government engineering revenue.
The company reported $159.9 million in service revenue and $52.9 million from equipment sales and engineering support projects.
Service revenue, primarily recurring income from Iridium&#8217;s expanding subscriber base, grew 5% year-over-year, accounting for 75% of total revenue in the third quarter of 2024.
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The company concluded the quarter with 2.48 million total billable subscribers, up from 2.23 million in the same period last year and an increase from 2.41 million as of June 30. This represents an 11% year-over-year growth in total billable subscribers, driven primarily by an increase in commercial IoT.
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&#8220;Since 2021, Iridium has returned over&nbsp;$1 billion&nbsp;to common shareholders through stock repurchase and dividend activities,&#8221; said&nbsp;Matt Desch, CEO, Iridium. Desch added, &#8220;Most recently, our board of directors further expanded our buyback program by authorizing the repurchase of an additional&nbsp;$500 million&nbsp;of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40947244" rel="noreferrer noopener">Iridium common stock through&nbsp;December 31, 2027.&#8221;</a>
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Net leverage is expected to remain below 4.0 times OEBITDA through 2026, with a target of falling below 2.0 times OEBITDA by the end of the decade, assuming continued execution of the company&#8217;s share repurchase program and consistent quarterly dividend payments.
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Iridium Communications shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 revenue results and raised its FY24 OEBITDA guidance.

2024 Outlook and Longer-Term Outlook
The Company updated its full-year 2024 outlook:
<ul>
<li>Total service revenue growth of approximately 5% for full-year 2024. Total service revenue for 2023 was $584.5 million. (Previous guidance was for total service revenue growth between 4% and 6% for full-year 2024.)</li>
<li>Full-year 2024 OEBITDA between $465 million and $470 million. OEBITDA for 2023 was $463.1 million. (Previous guidance was for full-year 2024 OEBITDA of between $460 million and $470 million.)</li>
<li>Cash taxes of less than $10 million per year from 2024 through 2026. We expect that the longer-term cash tax rate will move closer to the statutory rate in 2028.</li>
<li>Net leverage below 4.0 times OEBITDA through 2026 and falling below 2.0 times OEBITDA by the end of the decade, assuming ongoing execution of the Company's share repurchase authorization and the payment of quarterly dividends consistent with the current level. Net leverage was 3.1 times OEBITDA at December 31, 2023.</li>
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Iridium Communications Expects FY24 Service Revenue Growth of 5% (Prior 4%-6%), OEBITDA of $465M-$470M (Prior $460M-$470M)

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Iridium Comms Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $0.21, Inline

Iridium Comms Q3 Sales $212.771M Beat $206.183M Estimate

Iridium Comms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2024-10-17. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Iridium Comms to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.20.
The market awaits Iridium Comms's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.10, which was followed by a 4.82% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Iridium Comms's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.03</td>
<td>0.03</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>0.16</td>
<td>0.30</td>
<td>-0.01</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-5.0%</td>
<td>5.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729087350_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Iridium Comms Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Iridium Comms were trading at $30.07 as of October 15. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 24.22%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Insights Shared by Analysts on Iridium Comms</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Iridium Comms.
Analysts have provided Iridium Comms with 2 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target stands at $37.5, suggesting a potential 24.71% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Peers</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of and Cogent Comms Hldgs, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Cogent Comms Hldgs received a Neutral consensus from analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $75.1, implying a potential 149.75% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Metrics Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for and Cogent Comms Hldgs, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Iridium Comms</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>4.12%</td>
<td>$147.66M</td>
<td>3.94%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cogent Comms Hldgs</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>8.61%</td>
<td>$104.28M</td>
<td>-7.06%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Iridium Comms ranks higher in Revenue Growth compared to its peers. In terms of Gross Profit, it also outperforms its peers. However, its Return on Equity is lower than the average of its peers. Overall, Iridium Comms is positioned favorably among its peers based on the provided metrics.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Iridium Comms</h3>
Iridium Communications Inc offers voice and data communications services and products to businesses, U.S. and international government agencies, and other customers on a global basis. The company is a provider of mobile voice and data communications services through a constellation of low earth-orbiting satellites. Iridium's solutions are ideally suited for industries such as maritime, aviation, government/military, emergency/humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, transportation, and utilities. Iridium also provides service to subscribers from the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as other civil and government agencies around the world. The Company operates in one business segment, providing global satellite communications services and products.
<h3>Breaking Down Iridium Comms's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Iridium Comms's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 4.12%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: Iridium Comms's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 16.08%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Iridium Comms's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.94%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Iridium Comms's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.19%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Iridium Comms's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 2.1.
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