EchoStar (ECHO)
NASDAQCommunication ServicesTelecommunications ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
$89.80+0.01%
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NASDAQCommunication ServicesTelecommunications ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
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 2026-09-04.
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 3 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=2519).
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.
Complete Hughes Satellite Systems' Chapter 11 reorganization to address debt, strengthen capital structure, and refocus on enterprise, government, and defense markets.
Newly stated in 2026-Q2. Hughes filed Chapter 11 to address maturing secured and unsecured debt and strengthen capital structure while continuing operations. This is a recent development with no prior quarters stating this priority, so delivery trajectory is not yet established.
“Hughes filed Chapter 11 petitions to strengthen capital structure and evolve business to meet market demand.”
Focus on improving operating income and reducing net losses to return to profitability and positive operating results.
Stated in 7 of last 7 quarters. Operating income improved significantly from negative $779.7M in 2025-Q4 to positive $512.9M in 2026-Q2, while net income swung from a loss of $1.21B to a gain of $8.46B. This reflects substantial progress in improving profitability and reducing losses, consistent with management's stated priority.
“Operating income improved to $512.9M with net income $8.46B, reflecting operational progress.”
Sustain positive cash flow from operating activities to support business operations and investments.
Stated in 7 of last 7 quarters. Cash from operating activities has fluctuated, with positive cash flow in several quarters such as $238.3M in 2026-Q1 but negative $9.96M in 2026-Q2. This indicates mixed progress in maintaining consistent positive operating cash flow, reflecting ongoing challenges.
“Cash from operating activities negative $9.96M, reflecting short-term challenges.”
Refocus Hughes business operations and growth strategy on enterprise, government, and defense segments to drive future growth.
Newly stated in 2026-Q2. Management announced a strategic refocus on enterprise, government, and defense markets, supported by a $1.5B backlog and 92% defense revenue growth. This is an initial statement with no prior quarters for comparison, so delivery trajectory is not yet established.
Engage in mergers and acquisitions to expand business capabilities and market presence, completing announced acquisitions.
Newly stated in 2026-Q2. Management disclosed recent M&A activity and acquisition completions as part of growth strategy. No prior quarters mention this priority, so delivery trajectory is not yet established.
“Recent M&A activity and acquisition completions announced to support growth strategy.”
Over the trailing year it converted -0.53x of net income into operating cash flow.
Not enough signal yet.
6 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by M&A activity. Historically, Communication Services names rated neutral grew net income 55% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=1072).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“Operating income positive at $392.8M despite net loss of $146.9M.”
“Operating income negative $779.7M and net loss $1.21B.”
“Operating income negative $16.6B and net loss $12.8B.”
“Operating income negative $213.4M and net loss $306.1M.”
“Operating income negative $88.1M and net loss $202.7M.”
“Operating income negative $62.7M but net income positive $335.2M.”
“Cash from operating activities positive $238.3M.”
“Cash from operating activities negative $425.3M.”
“Cash from operating activities positive $111.7M.”
“Cash from operating activities positive $7.5M.”
“Cash from operating activities positive $206.8M.”
“Cash from operating activities positive $45.6M.”
“Hughes to refocus operations on enterprise, government, and defense lines of business.”