Iridium Announces Release Date for Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Iridium (Nasdaq: IRDM) will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The company has a definitive agreement to be acquired by Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) and, due to this pending transaction, will not host an earnings conference call. The Q2 2026 earnings release will be available on Iridium’s investor relations website.
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Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 | quarterly earnings results | Positive | +1.3% | Reported Q1 2026 revenue, profit and reiterated full-year 2026 guidance. |
| Apr 02 | earnings release date | Positive | +15.2% | Scheduled Q1 2026 earnings release and conference call with webcast details. |
| Jan 22 | earnings release date | Positive | +11.1% | Announced Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 results date and conference call. |
| Oct 23 | quarterly earnings results | Negative | -7.5% | Reported Q3 2025 results and updated 2025 outlook, including higher guidance. |
| Oct 02 | earnings release date | Positive | +5.7% | Set Q3 2025 results release timing and earnings conference call logistics. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Earnings-related announcements for Iridium have typically seen positive one-day moves, though there has been at least one notable negative reaction.
Historical Comparison
Across five recent earnings-tagged announcements, Iridium typically saw about a 5.16% one-day move, often positive. This Q2 2026 results-date notice fits that pattern of scheduled earnings communications.
Recent history shows a consistent cadence of quarterly earnings releases and result updates, with the market often responding meaningfully to both date announcements and full earnings reports.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Short interest sat at a moderate level, suggesting scope for somewhat elevated volatility without indicating an extreme short-squeeze setup.
Key Terms
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As previously announced on June 29, 2026, Iridium entered into a definitive agreement under which it will be acquired by Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB). Due to the pending transaction, the Company will not host a conference call to discuss its quarterly financial results.
Iridium's second-quarter 2026 earnings press release will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website.
About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) operates the world's only truly global mobile satellite network. It serves as a platform for innovation, enabling voice, data, and messaging, positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT), and aircraft surveillance services anywhere on Earth. Through its satellite constellation and integrated capabilities like Aireon, the world's only space-based air traffic surveillance system, Iridium delivers services that support safety-focused operations across aviation, maritime, government, industrial, and consumer markets. The company is a leader in satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and is advancing direct-to-device (D2D) communications based on open standards to expand access to satellite services.
Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Iridium innovates through an ecosystem of more than 500 technology and distribution partners, serving millions of customers worldwide. For more information visit www.iridium.com.
Investor Contact:
Kenneth Levy
Iridium Communications Inc.
+1 (703) 287-7570
ken.levy@iridium.com
Press Contact:
Jordan Hassin
Iridium Communications Inc.
+1 (703) 287-7421
jordan.hassin@iridium.com
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SOURCE Iridium Communications Inc.