# Iridium Revenue Rises 8% as Aireon Gain Lifts Quarterly Profit

> Iridium's Q3 2026 revenue up 8% to $245.7m with Aireon acquisition gain boosting profit.
- Title: Iridium Revenue Rises 8% as Aireon Gain Lifts Quarterly Profit
- Summary: Iridium's Q3 2026 revenue up 8% to $245.7m with Aireon acquisition gain boosting profit. Iridium Communications reported 8% higher Q3 2026 revenue of $245.7…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/business/35838
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:59:51+00:00
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- Topics: iridium communications, aireon, rocket lab, q3 2026, revenue, profit, acquisition, crypto, finance
## Iridium Q3 Revenue
Iridium Communications Inc. grew third-quarter 2026 revenue 8% to $245.7 million.
## Aireon Acquisition Gain
A $103.9 million gain tied to Aireon lifted profit as its proposed acquisition by Rocket Lab remains pending.
## Q3 Profit Results
Net income reached $106.9 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, compared with $37.1 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, in Q3 2025.
## Key takeaway

Iridium Communications reported 8% higher Q3 2026 revenue of $245.7 million after Aireon acquisition gain lifted profit.