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SATS·EchoStar Corp Class A

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+. (+.%)
High
$132.00
Open
$129.46
Market Cap
35.99B
52W High
$147.25
Low
$127.85
P. Close
$124.20
P/E
-
52W Low
$14.90
Fwd P/E
-1089.47
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
64
BUY
News Sentiment
64
BULLISH
SpaceX's filing for its initial public offering is driving significant gains in the satellite sector, with EchoStar (SATS) experiencing a notable rally in premarket trading. This enthusiasm for space-related IPOs is broadly lifting sector valuations. EchoStar's spectrum sale to SpaceX, which includes potential consideration in SpaceX stock, is advancing with regulatory approvals, moving the company closer to receiving equity in the private space giant. This deal, valued up to $20 billion and potentially including $11 billion in SpaceX stock, offers investors an indirect avenue for exposure to SpaceX's anticipated IPO. However, it is important to note that EchoStar's core legacy satellite TV business continues to face subscriber declines, complicating the overall investment thesis. In a separate portfolio shift, Diameter Capital has divested its entire stake in Telephone and Data Systems, which previously represented 4.0% of its assets under management. Following this sale, SATS now constitutes a substantial 16.1% of Diameter Capital's assets, highlighting a significant shift in the fund's portfolio concentration. Investors will be watching for continued progress on regulatory approvals for the spectrum deal and any further developments regarding SpaceX's IPO.
Earnings Summary
EchoStar Corporation, operating in the Communication Services sector as a Telecom Services provider, offers a range of networking technologies and services including Pay-TV, Retail Wireless, 5G Network Deployment, and Broadband and Satellite Services. The company's business model encompasses direct broadcast and streaming under brands like DISH and SLING, prepaid and postpaid wireless services via Boost Mobile, and the development of a 5G broadband network. In the most recent reported quarters, EchoStar experienced a deceleration in revenue, with Q2 2025 revenue at $3.72 billion compared to $3.87 billion in Q1 2025, and Q3 2025 revenue further decreasing to $3.61 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) have also shown a consistent downward trend and increasing losses, moving from -$0.71 in Q1 2025 to -$1.06 in Q2 2025 and a significant -$44.37 in Q3 2025, missing analyst estimates in the latter two periods. Historically, EchoStar's performance has been mixed, with a notable EPS beat in Q4 2024 against a significant estimated loss, followed by consistent misses in subsequent quarters. Revenue has also shown a declining trajectory over the last few reported periods. Recent news highlights analyst optimism, with price targets raised by firms like New Street, reflecting potential belief in the company's future despite ongoing subscriber losses in pay-TV and broadband segments. However, this optimism is tempered by Carl Icahn's fund trimming its stake, introducing a note of caution. Investors should watch for the company's ability to stabilize revenue streams and address subscriber attrition in the upcoming quarters, as well as monitor the evolving market narrative positioning EchoStar as a proxy for SpaceX and any further institutional activity.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-51.21$-36.39$-21.57$-6.75$8.07Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$-1.22 - -
Q3'25$-1.13$-44.37-3810.7%
Q2'25$-0.98$-1.06-7.7%
Q1'25$-0.80$-0.71+11.4%
Q4'24$-0.54$1.23+327.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.6B$3.7B$3.8B$3.9B$4.0BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$3.7B - -
Q3'25 - $3.6B -
Q2'25 - $3.7B -
Q1'25 - $3.9B -
Q4'24 - $4.0B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

SATS Stock Snapshot

SATS is currently trading at $128.14, giving EchoStar Corp Class A a market cap of 35.99B. Today's range spans $127.85–$132.00, with shares opening at $129.46 and moving up $3.94 (3.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 64/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 64/100.

Over the past year SATS has traded between $14.90 and $147.25 - the current price is +760.0% off the 52-week low and -13.0% from the high.

The quality factor scores well for EchoStar Corp Class A (SATS) even in a HOLD phase - at 35.99B in Communication Services market cap with a 64/100 technical read (HOLD) and bullish sentiment (64/100), the stock's balance sheet and earnings stability attract defensive allocators who don't need a mixed signal to hold the position. Price: $128.14 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). Range: $14.90–$147.25.

In neutral phases, large-cap Communication Services names like SATS are often where sector rotation debates play out quietly — at 35.99B in capitalization, the stock receives incremental allocation from funds reducing mega-cap exposure without the volatility of a small-cap entry. The 64/100 (HOLD) and bullish sentiment (64/100) at $128.14 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) describe a stock that is being considered rather than avoided.

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