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Iridium Communications (IRDM) R&D spending by quarter
Iridium Communications' R&D spending was $4.8M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -13% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $4.3M (Q2 2025) to $6.2M (Q1 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $4.8M | -13% | -3% |
| Q2 2026 | $5.5M | -10% | +29% |
| Q1 2026 | $6.2M | +21% | +14% |
| Q4 2025 | $5.1M | +4% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $4.9M | +16% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $4.3M | -21% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $5.4M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Iridium Communications, Q3 2026: revenue $246M (+8% year over year), operating margin 12.9%, net earnings $107M, operating cash flow $95.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Iridium Communications' R&D spending?
Iridium Communications' R&D spending was $4.8M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -13% from Q2 2026.
How has Iridium Communications' R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $4.3M (Q2 2025) to $6.2M (Q1 2026).
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