EchoStar (ECHO)
NASDAQCommunication ServicesTelecommunications ServicesSnapshot 2026-11-04
$98.62-3.26%
Close 2026-11-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQCommunication ServicesTelecommunications ServicesSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · ECHO
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within communication services on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-04.
The screen ranks ECHO against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Communication Services names rated neutral grew net income 52% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=2532).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
This reorganization will allow the Company to address its maturing secured and unsecured debt, strengthen its capital structure, and accelerate its ongoing transformation into an enterprise, governme…
Stated in 1 of 1 supplied quarters. Management reported: “This reorganization will allow the Company to address its maturing secured and unsecured debt, strengthen its capital structure, and accelerate its ongoing transformation into an enterprise, government, and defense-focused business, all while continuing to serve its customers.” “ Hughes has sufficient liquidity to fund its operations in the near-term and will seek to use its existing cash as it works to right-size the Company’s balance sheet.” Operating income was $147.750 million in 2026-Q3.
“This reorganization will allow the Company to address its maturing secured and unsecured debt, strengthen its capital structure, and accelerate its ongoing transformation into an enterprise, governme…”
for U.S. and allied defense networks $42 35% ’26E – 30E CAGR 30% ’26E Growth % $2 5% $44 17% ’26E – 30E CAGR 35% ’26E Growth % $6 14% 1.
Stated in 1 of 1 supplied quarters. Management reported: “This reorganization will allow the Company to address its maturing secured and unsecured debt, strengthen its capital structure, and accelerate its ongoing transformation into an enterprise, government, and defense-focused business, all while continuing to serve its customers.” “for U.S. and allied defense networks $42 35% ’26E – 30E CAGR 30% ’26E Growth % $2 5% $44 17% ’26E – 30E CAGR 35% ’26E Growth % $6 14% 1.”
Includes corporate allocations 2.
Stated in a supplied disclosure. Management reported: “Includes corporate allocations 2.” “for U.S. and allied defense networks $42 35% ’26E – 30E CAGR 30% ’26E Growth % $2 5% $44 17% ’26E – 30E CAGR 35% ’26E Growth % $6 14% 1.”
Focus on improving operating income and reducing net losses across Hughes operations to achieve profitability and financial stability.
Sustain positive operating cash flow to support ongoing operations and financial health across Hughes business segments.
Over the trailing year it converted -0.53x of net income into operating cash flow.
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, Fed net liquidity, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates (low R² over the window).
8 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by M&A activity. Historically, Communication Services names rated neutral grew net income 52% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=2398).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-04.
“This reorganization will allow the Company to address its maturing secured and unsecured debt, strengthen its capital structure, and accelerate its ongoing transformation into an enterprise, governme…”