Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.81x as of June 2026. Free cash flow of $92.31 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($114.15 Million). Explore IRDM capital expenditure intensity to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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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. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see IRDM operating cash flow.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Iridium Communications Inc (2008–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Iridium Communications Inc. Check Iridium Communications Inc cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| 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 | — |