Chuck Royce's IRDM Position Overview
Chuck Royce (via Royce & Associates Lp) currently holds 20,912 shares of Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) worth $580,099, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 34 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Chuck Royce has maintained a strategic position in IRDM, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2013, adding 426,060 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2016, reducing 663,737 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Chuck Royce's Iridium Communications (IRDM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Iridium Communications (IRDM) Trades by Chuck Royce
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +20,912 | New Buy | 20,912 | $27.74 |
| Q2 2021 | -65,030 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | -57,000 | Reduce 46.71% | 65,030 | $41.24 |
| Q4 2020 | +17,000 | Add 16.19% | 122,030 | $39.33 |
| Q3 2020 | -86,500 | Reduce 45.16% | 105,030 | $25.58 |
| Q2 2020 | -22,000 | Reduce 10.30% | 191,530 | $25.44 |
| Q1 2020 | -5,500 | Reduce 2.51% | 213,530 | $22.33 |
| Q4 2019 | -4,500 | Reduce 2.01% | 219,030 | $24.64 |
| Q3 2019 | -15,500 | Reduce 6.48% | 223,530 | $21.28 |
| Q2 2019 | -108,812 | Reduce 31.28% | 239,030 | $23.26 |
| Q1 2019 | -269,438 | Reduce 43.65% | 347,842 | $26.44 |
| Q4 2018 | -298,263 | Reduce 32.58% | 617,280 | $18.45 |
| Q3 2018 | -435,300 | Reduce 32.22% | 915,543 | $22.50 |
| Q2 2018 | +11,000 | Add 0.82% | 1.35 M | $16.10 |
| Q1 2018 | +158,000 | Add 13.37% | 1.34 M | $11.25 |
| Q4 2017 | +271,930 | Add 29.89% | 1.18 M | $11.80 |
| Q3 2017 | +193,000 | Add 26.92% | 909,913 | $10.30 |
| Q2 2017 | -10,000 | Reduce 1.38% | 716,913 | $11.05 |
| Q1 2017 | +63,932 | Add 9.64% | 726,913 | $9.65 |
| Q4 2016 | -138,000 | Reduce 17.23% | 662,981 | $9.60 |
| Q3 2016 | -663,737 | Reduce 45.32% | 800,981 | $8.11 |
| Q2 2016 | -435,500 | Reduce 22.92% | 1.46 M | $8.88 |
| Q1 2016 | -272,515 | Reduce 12.54% | 1.9 M | $7.87 |
| Q4 2015 | -94,156 | Reduce 4.15% | 2.17 M | $8.41 |
| Q3 2015 | -225,700 | Reduce 9.05% | 2.27 M | $6.15 |
| Q2 2015 | -434,500 | Reduce 14.84% | 2.49 M | $9.09 |
| Q1 2015 | +237,900 | Add 8.85% | 2.93 M | $9.71 |
| Q4 2014 | +206,500 | Add 8.32% | 2.69 M | $9.75 |
| Q3 2014 | +91,200 | Add 3.81% | 2.48 M | $8.85 |
| Q2 2014 | +202,500 | Add 9.25% | 2.39 M | $8.46 |
| Q1 2014 | +406,883 | Add 22.83% | 2.19 M | $7.51 |
| Q4 2013 | +426,060 | Add 31.42% | 1.78 M | $6.26 |
| Q3 2013 | +20,626 | Add 1.54% | 1.36 M | $6.88 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.34 M | Add 0.00% | 1.34 M | $7.76 |
Chuck Royce's Iridium Communications Investment FAQs
Chuck Royce first purchased Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,335,420 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Chuck Royce has held Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) for 34 quarters since Q2 2013.
Chuck Royce's largest addition to Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,335,420 shares worth $10.36 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Chuck Royce's firm, Royce & Associates Lp, owns 20,912 shares of Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM), valued at approximately $580,099.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) represents approximately 0.01% of Chuck Royce's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Chuck Royce's peak holding in Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) was 2,927,089 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2015.