SATS - EchoStar Corporation
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This move erases more than $4 billion in debt. The subsidiary contains the Dish TV and Sling TV operations.
SATS Ltd. (OTCPK:SPASF) remains a Buy, supported by global expansion, resilient cargo growth, and strong contract wins. Q1 FY27 revenue grew 11.3% to S$1.68B, but margin pressures from Middle East disruptions and higher input costs persisted. Food Solutions outperformed with EBITDA margin rising to 14.1%, while Gateway Services faced margin compression due to labor inefficiencies.
EchoStar (NASDAQ:ECHO) shares got a boost Tuesday after UBS resumed coverage of the stock with a Buy rating and a $150 price target, sending the stock up 4.2%. The UBS upgrade reflects EchoStar's transformation from wireless operator to investment vehicle, following the company's sale of 75-80% of its spectrum portfolio for roughly $43 billion.EchoStar is set to hold a 2% stake in SpaceX, equal to about 262 million shares, once its pending spectrum transaction closes.
The telecom industry's great balance-sheet reshuffling has entered a new phase.
SATS Ltd. (SPASY) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
EchoStar Corporation's latest quarter showed a real improvement in operating efficiency, with Adjusted OIBDA rising to $681.2M from $279.6M despite lower revenue and continued subscriber losses. The reported [EPS] of $24.12 was distorted by a large non-cash deconsolidation gain, so the key takeaway is stronger underlying profitability rather than the headline earnings figure. ECHO stock's sharp decline since my previous Hold-rated article has rebuilt the margin of safety and created a more attractive entry point.
Hughes Network Systems, owned by Charlie Ergen's EchoStar, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: ECHO) reported second quarter 2026 total revenue of $3.58 billion, compared to $3.72 billion in 2025.
EchoStar Corporation now functions almost entirely as a proxy for SpaceX, with its operating divisions in decline or bankruptcy. ECHO trades at a discount to its implied SpaceX share value, but operational and legal risks cloud the investment case. Every major division—satellite broadband, pay-TV, and mobile—is in or facing bankruptcy, with legal liabilities from tower lawsuits unresolved.
EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: ECHO) will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter financial results on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET.
AT&T on Tuesday said it completed its $23 billion acquisition of some wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar under a deal announced in August 2025.
Transaction boosts AT&T's 5G capacity nationwide, giving customers across the U.S. a stronger, faster connection Key Takeaways: Acquisition adds approximately 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum to AT&T's holdings – covering virtually every market across the U.S., strengthening AT&T's position in advanced connectivity across 5G and fiber. AT&T reiterates the financial outlook and capital allocation plan provided in its second-quarter 2026 earnings release.
Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new position in shares of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 5,553 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock, valued at approximately $650,000. Other institutional investors and
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC purchased a new position in EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 6,427 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock, valued at approximately $775,000. Several other hedge funds and other institutional
Bessemer Group Inc. grew its stake in EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) by 4.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 119,061 shares of the communications equipment provider's stock after acquiring an additional 5,066 shares during the
EchoStar's stock has for months been seen as a way to more cheaply get exposure to SpaceX.
Citi says EchoStar stock doesn't fully reflect the value of the company's future SpaceX stake, leaving meaningful upside for investors.
The satellite pay-TV broadcaster is preparing for chapter 11 as it faces regulatory scrutiny over its network build-out.
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