Head to Head

GILT 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 GILT. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.

NASDAQ:GILT

80/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$972M

The unglamorous ground-station pick-and-shovel play for the LEO constellation buildout, with defense and IFC kickers most investors haven't connected.

Full GILT analysis

Iridium Communications

NASDAQ:IRDM

Edge
88/100 Compass
True NorthHold$5.7B

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

Full IRDM analysis

Factor by factor

FactorGILTIRDM
Revenue Growth5937
Profitability4366
Valuation7641
Momentum4784
Theme Purity7283
Moat4583
Catalysts8071
Market Position5084

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Frequently asked questions

Is GILT or IRDM the better buy in 2026?

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

How does Alexandria compare GILT 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.