EchoStar
NASDAQ: SATS
Stock price
86.98 USD
(+0%) TODAY
Financial Performance
5Y price score: 315
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10Y return: 190.9%
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Share
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24.3
52-week range
147.2
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Forecast:
Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
7.8 %
Dividend Yield TTM
-
Market cap $
$ 25,069
Price / Earnings TTM
(3.5)
Price / Book TTM
1.9
PEG TTM
0
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
210.6 %
235.6 %
190.9 %
Free cash flow per share growth
(247.4) %
(517.2) %
(833.8) %
Earnings per share growth
(11,356.8) %
(9,411.3) %
(2,980.6) %
Founded: 2,008
Employees: 13,700
Business Summary:
Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q2 (Aug 3, 2026)
1) Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Hughes Corporation
- EchoStar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for its Hughes Corporation due to an inability to resolve a $1.5 billion bond maturity.
- The bankruptcy filing is limited to Hughes entities and does not affect EchoStar Corporation or its other subsidiaries.
- The company is pursuing first-day motions to ensure Hughes continues normal operations, including employee payments and customer commitments.
2) Financial Position and Capital Management
- EchoStar has approximately $14 billion to $15 billion in cash, with a projected tax liability of $5 billion to $7 billion related to the SpaceX transaction.
- The Board has increased the share buyback authorization to $5 billion, although management is cautious about executing buybacks due to current market conditions and restrictions from bond indentures.
- Management emphasizes a focus on investing in core businesses before considering stock buybacks or dividends.
3) Strategic Direction and Investment Philosophy
- EchoStar Capital is now under a unified corporate development structure, aiming for more efficient investment strategies.
- Management is cautious about new investments due to high market valuations and is prioritizing existing business opportunities.
- The company is exploring strategic initiatives for Boost Mobile, which has struggled to gain traction in the wireless market.
4) Market Position and Future Opportunities
- EchoStar is positioned uniquely in the connectivity market with its diverse offerings, including mobility through Boost and broadband relationships.
- The company is evaluating its spectrum holdings, including AWS-3 and CBRS, and is considering participation in future auctions, pending regulatory approvals.
- Management acknowledges the need to adapt to AI advancements and is focused on restructuring to leverage these changes.
5) Guidance and Outlook
- The timeline for resolving the DISH Wireless bankruptcy is anticipated to be completed by Q4 2026.
- Management remains cautious about the overall market environment and the valuation of EchoStar, particularly in relation to its holdings in SpaceX.
- The call did not provide specific guidance on future earnings or operational metrics, leaving some uncertainty for investors.
Bottom line: EchoStar is navigating a challenging landscape with the bankruptcy of Hughes Corporation and a cautious approach to capital management. While the company has significant cash reserves and strategic assets, the focus remains on stabilizing operations and exploring core business investments before pursuing aggressive buybacks or new acquisitions.
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EchoStar is a company. Founded in 2008. As of August 14, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $25068936177 with a current stock price of $86.98.