EchoStar (SATS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a global provider of satellite communication solutions, offering a suite of broadband and video delivery services to consumer, enterprise and government customers. The company operates two principal business segments: Broadband and Video. Through its Broadband segment, EchoStar delivers high-speed satellite internet access, managed network services and ground infrastructure for residential, commercial and rural markets. Its Video segment provides satellite fleet operations, teleport facilities and capacity-leasing services to video distributors and content providers.

In the Broadband segment, EchoStar’s Hughes Network Systems division designs and manufactures satellite broadband equipment, including user terminals and gateways, and develops advanced network management technologies. The company supports rural connectivity initiatives, enterprise WAN solutions and government communications by integrating satellite links with fiber, wireless and hybrid network architectures. EchoStar’s managed services encompass system design, installation, maintenance and 24/7 network monitoring.

Within its Video segment, EchoStar controls and operates a fleet of geostationary satellites that deliver linear television programming and high-definition video feeds. The company leases transponder capacity to broadcasters, multi-channel video programming distributors and global content providers, and operates teleports that handle uplink, downlink and signal processing. This infrastructure enables live event distribution, direct-to-home broadcasts and distribution of premium content across diverse regions.

Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, EchoStar maintains a global footprint spanning North America, Latin America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific. The company underwent a strategic reorganization in 2008, separating its satellite operations from its former consumer pay-TV business. EchoStar is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Michael T. Dugan, who oversees technology development, fleet management and the company’s expansion into emerging markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $74.11 to $77.27
• 50-Day Range: $26.33 to $83.57
• 52-Week Range: $14.90 to $85.37
• Volume: 5.56 million shs
• Average Volume: 8.64 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $21.55 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $63.90
• Consensus Rating: Hold

EchoStar Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

EchoStar scored higher than 27% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 562nd out of 671 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

EchoStar has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Downside Risk

EchoStar has a consensus price target of $63.90, representing about 14.7% downside from its current price of $74.89.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

EchoStar has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Decreasing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for EchoStar are expected to decrease in the coming year, from ($1.99) to ($4.27) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of EchoStar is -71.32, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of EchoStar is -71.32, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

EchoStar has a P/B Ratio of 1.06. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

14.38% of the float of EchoStar has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

EchoStar has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in EchoStar has recently increased by 11.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

EchoStar does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

EchoStar does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

14.38% of the float of EchoStar has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

EchoStar has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in EchoStar has recently increased by 11.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.53

News Sentiment

EchoStar has a news sentiment score of 0.53. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.89 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 74 news articles for EchoStar this week, compared to 21 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

34 people have searched for SATS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 750% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

15 people have added EchoStar to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 650% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, EchoStar insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $17,563,544.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

55.90% of the stock of EchoStar is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 33.62% of the stock of EchoStar is held by institutions.

SATS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SATS shares performed this year?

EchoStar's stock was trading at $22.90 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SATS stock has increased by 227.0% and is now trading at $74.89.

How were EchoStar's earnings last quarter?

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:SATS) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August, 1st. The communications equipment provider reported ($1.06) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($1.12) by $0.06. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 5.8% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does EchoStar have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of EchoStar: Helios Wire, Move Networks, Satmex, Sling Media, EchoStar Corporation, EchoStar Mexico Holdings Corporation, EchoStar Mobile Limited, and more.

Who are EchoStar's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of EchoStar include Dodge & Cox (4.66%), Darsana Capital Partners LP (3.11%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.20%) and American Century Companies Inc. (0.93%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles W Ergen, James Defranco, Paul Gaske, John Swieringa, Kathleen Q Abernathy and C Mike Schroeder.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of EchoStar?

Shares of SATS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of EchoStar own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that EchoStar investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), American Water Works (AWK), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/01/2025
• Today: 9/14/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Satellite Communication
• Sub-Industry: Communications Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SATS
• CIK: 1415404
• Web: www.echostar.com
• Phone: (303) 706-4000
• Fax: 303-723-1999
• Employees: 13,700
• Year Founded: 2007

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for EchoStar: $63.90
• High Price Target: $105.00
• Low Price Target: $28.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -14.7%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.43
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.05)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$119.55 million
• Net Margins: -2.04%
• Pretax Margin: -2.59%
• Return on Equity: -1.58%
• Return on Assets: -0.53%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.28
• Current Ratio: 1.22
• Quick Ratio: 1.15

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $15.83 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.36
• Cash Flow: $6.32 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.85
• Book Value: $70.69 per share
• Price / Book: 1.06

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 287,720,000
• Free Float: 127,458,000
• Market Cap: $21.55 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.98