Head to Head

ESTC vs IRDM: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Iridium Communications has the edge with a 88/100 score versus 80/100 for ESTC. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Elastic N.V.

NYSE:ESTC

80/100 Compass
True North$6.1B
Full ESTC analysis

Iridium Communications

NASDAQ:IRDM

Edge
88/100 Compass
True NorthHold$5.8B

Premium satellite monopoly priced for perfection near all-time highs with flat revenue growth and heavy debt.

Full IRDM analysis

Factor by factor

FactorESTCIRDM
Revenue Growth3537
Profitability4766
Valuation7240
Momentum3889
Theme Purity7183
Moat5083
Catalysts7871
Market Position5084

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Frequently asked questions

Is ESTC or IRDM the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) edges it at 88/100 versus 80/100 for ESTC. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare ESTC and IRDM?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.