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EchoStar Corporation (SATS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: SATS (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $84.29
1 Year Target Price $84.29
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.22% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 20.82B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 84.29 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 84.29 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 0.97 | 52 Weeks Range 14.90 - 85.37 | Updated Date 10/19/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 14.90 - 85.37 | Updated Date 10/19/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.06 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -2.04% | Operating Margin (TTM) -5.73% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.57% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.62% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 3.57 | Enterprise Value 48030167128 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.35 |
Enterprise Value 48030167128 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.35 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.11 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.14 | Shares Outstanding 156367964 | Shares Floating 135097251 |
Shares Outstanding 156367964 | Shares Floating 135097251 | ||
Percent Insiders 13.59 | Percent Institutions 88.7 |
Upturn AI SWOT
EchoStar Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
EchoStar Corporation was founded in 1980 by Charlie Ergen as a satellite TV equipment distributor, called Dish Network. In 2008, EchoStar was spun off from Dish Network, retaining satellite technology and services. It has evolved into a global provider of satellite communication solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Hughes: Hughes provides broadband satellite technologies and services for home and business. Its offerings include managed services, engineering solutions, and products for mobile satellite communications.
- EchoStar Satellite Services: ESS offers a suite of secure, reliable satellite services to commercial and government customers globally, including satellite capacity and related solutions.
Leadership and Structure
Hamid Akhavan is the CEO. The organizational structure consists of various departments managing engineering, operations, sales, and marketing, all reporting to the executive leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- HughesNet: HughesNet is a satellite internet service for consumers and small businesses. Hughes held approximately 34% market share of the US satellite broadband market in 2023, the largest of any player. Competitors include Viasat and Starlink.
- Satellite Capacity: EchoStar Satellite Services offers satellite capacity to businesses and governments. Market share is difficult to quantify due to the variety of different satellites and coverage options. Competitors include Intelsat and SES.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The satellite communication industry is characterized by increasing demand for broadband connectivity, especially in rural areas. It is seeing increased competition from low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations.
Positioning
EchoStar is a global player with a focus on satellite broadband and communication solutions. Its competitive advantage lies in its established satellite infrastructure and expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global satellite communications market is expected to reach $78 billion by 2028. EchoStar is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its broadband and enterprise solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established satellite infrastructure
- Strong presence in the satellite broadband market
- Experienced leadership team
- Global reach
Weaknesses
- High capital expenditure requirements
- Competition from terrestrial broadband options
- Reliance on satellite technology
- Debt burden
Opportunities
- Growing demand for satellite internet access
- Expansion into new markets and applications
- Partnerships with other technology companies
- Government contracts
Threats
- Technological advancements in terrestrial broadband
- Increased competition from LEO satellite constellations
- Economic downturns
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VSAT
- ASTS
- LMT
Competitive Landscape
EchoStar faces intense competition from Viasat in the satellite broadband market. LEO constellations from companies like AST SpaceMobile pose a longer-term threat to traditional GEO satellite operators like EchoStar. EchoStar differentiates itself through its established infrastructure and brand recognition.
Major Acquisitions
Sling Media
- Year: 2007
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 380
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Dish Network's (before EchoStar spin-off) capabilities in digital media and over-the-top (OTT) services.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, driven by the expansion of satellite broadband services and government contracts.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by the increasing demand for satellite internet, new satellite launches, and expansion into new markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include launching new satellites and expanding broadband services to underserved areas.
Summary
EchoStar is a significant player in the satellite communication industry, particularly in satellite broadband. Its strong presence and established infrastructure provide a solid foundation. Competition from terrestrial and LEO satellite providers poses a significant threat. EchoStar needs to innovate and adapt to maintain its market position and leverage future growth opportunities in the expanding satellite market.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
- Financial news websites
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions are dynamic and subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About EchoStar Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Englewood, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2007-12-31 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Hamid Akhavan-Malayeri | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Telecom Services | Full time employees 13700 | Website https://www.echostar.com |
Full time employees 13700 | Website https://www.echostar.com | ||
EchoStar Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides networking technologies and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Pay-TV, Retail Wireless, 5G Network Deployment, Broadband and Satellite Services. The Pay-TV segment offers a direct broadcast and fixed satellite services; designs, develops, and distributes receiver system; and provides digital broadcast operations, including satellite uplinking/downlinking, transmission and, other services to third-party pay-TV providers; and multichannel, live-linear and on-demand streaming over-the-top internet-based domestic, international, Latino, and Freestream video programming services under the DISH and SLING brand names. Its Retail Wireless segment provides prepaid and postpaid wireless services under the Boost Mobile, Boost postpaid, and Gen Mobile brands, as well various wireless devices. The Network Deployment segment deploys a facilities-based 5G broadband network and commercializes deployment of 5G VoNR. The Broadband and Satellite Services offers broadband services to consumer customers, which include home, and small to medium-sized businesses; and satellite and multi-transport technologies, and managed network services to telecommunications providers, aeronautical service providers, civilian and defense government entities, and other enterprise customers. EchoStar Corporation was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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