Iridium Q3 Results Beat Expectations

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Iridium Q3 results beat expectations

Satellite operator Iridium Communications, itself in the process of being acquired by Rocket Lab, reported better than expected results for its Q3 trading. Iridium reported Q3 total revenue of $245.7 million (€218.7m), an 8 per cent increase versus the comparable period of 2025. Service revenue grew 13 per cent from the year-ago period, primarily due […]

Aireon Acquisition Changes Iridium’s Third-Quarter Revenue and Earnings

Iridium’s third-quarter 2026 results included Aireon following the acquisition’s July 2 closing. Revenue reached $245.7 million, up 8% from a year earlier. Commercial service revenue rose 16% to $159.9 million, primarily because of the acquisition.

Iridium (NASDAQ: IRDM) posts 8% higher revenue as Rocket Lab deal wins approval

What happened Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) said third-quarter revenue rose 8% to $245.7 million. Stockholders also approved Rocket Lab's acquisition. The company completed its acquisition of Aireon on July 2, 2026. Net income was $106.9 million, or $0.98 per diluted share. Commercial service revenue rose 16% to $159.9 million. Hosted payload and other data […]

Iridium Revenue Rises 8% as Aireon Gain Lifts Quarterly Profit

Net income reached $106.9 million, or $0.98 per diluted share. Iridium’s proposed acquisition by Rocket Lab remains pending.

Iridium reports 8% increase in revenue for Q3; Service revenue up 13% with Aireon aircraft tracking acquisition

LA PLATA, Maryland — Mobile satellite services provider Iridium Communications Inc. reported a 8% increase in…