Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.58x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $41.66 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($71.61 Million). Read debt load of Iridium Communications Inc for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Iridium Communications Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2008–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Iridium Communications Inc across 18 annual periods. Explore Iridium Communications Inc capex to cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Iridium Communications Inc (2008–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Iridium Communications Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see IRDM market cap.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.75x | $299.79 Million | $400.07 Million | $100.28 Million | ▼ -8.0% |
| 2024 | 0.81x | $306.06 Million | $375.95 Million | $69.89 Million | ▲ +6.2% |
| 2023 | 0.77x | $241.43 Million | $314.91 Million | $73.49 Million | ▼ -3.4% |
| 2022 | 0.79x | $273.46 Million | $344.73 Million | $71.27 Million | ▼ -7.9% |
| 2021 | 0.86x | $260.73 Million | $302.87 Million | $42.15 Million | ▲ +1.9% |
| 2020 | 0.85x | $211.08 Million | $249.77 Million | $38.69 Million | ▲ +108.5% |
| 2019 | 0.41x | $80.32 Million | $198.14 Million | $117.82 Million | ▲ +183.7% |
| 2018 | -0.48x | $-127.68 Million | $263.71 Million | $391.39 Million | ▲ +10.5% |
| 2017 | -0.54x | $-140.49 Million | $259.62 Million | $400.11 Million | ▲ +32.5% |
| 2016 | -0.80x | $-180.49 Million | $225.20 Million | $405.69 Million | ▲ +37.2% |
| 2015 | -1.28x | $-277.33 Million | $217.48 Million | $494.81 Million | ▼ -21.1% |
| 2014 | -1.05x | $-226.19 Million | $214.87 Million | $441.06 Million | ▲ +12.6% |
| 2013 | -1.20x | $-220.50 Million | $183.05 Million | $403.55 Million | ▲ +21.7% |
| 2012 | -1.54x | $-267.63 Million | $174.02 Million | $441.65 Million | ▼ -60.4% |
| 2011 | -0.96x | $-175.94 Million | $183.46 Million | $359.40 Million | ▼ -68.9% |
| 2010 | -0.57x | $-86.01 Million | $151.44 Million | $237.45 Million | ▼ -183.2% |
| 2009 | 0.68x | $15.82 Million | $23.17 Million | $7.35 Million | ▼ -31.7% |
| 2008 | 1.00x | $1.98 Million | $1.98 Million | $0.00 | — |