EchoStar (SATS)
NASDAQCommunication ServicesTelecom ServicesSnapshot 2026-07-07
$103.92-2.34%
Close 2026-06-23 · 1-day change
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Track SATS free→EchoStar improved operating income from -$779.7M in 2025-Q4 to $392.8M in 2026-Q1. Revenue remains near $3.67B in 2026-Q1, supporting financial flexibility for M&A. New satellite network partnerships enhance strategic optionality. Analyst EPS estimates rose from -$0.28 to $0.78 next quarter.
EchoStar's Dish unit and subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, signaling severe financial distress. The company missed $183M interest payments in June 2026. CEO and Chief Legal Officer departures add to management instability. Revenue is expected to decline about 3.5% next year.
The market prices EchoStar about 36% below our fair value near $162, reflecting expected revenue decline of -3.5%. Our fair value aligns with the Street median. We see risk from restructuring and bankruptcy news but also potential from strategic optionality.
Breaks if: EPS falls below $0.50 next quarter
Breaks if: Operating income falls below $0 in any quarter after 2026-Q1
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Enhance financial flexibility to support mergers and acquisitions and strategic optionality.
Stated as a priority in 3 quarters including 2026-Q1, 2025-Q3, and 2025-Q1. The Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) in 2026-Q1 added financial flexibility and strategic optionality, including for M&A. Revenue was $3.80B in 2025-Q4 and $3.67B in 2026-Q1, while operating income improved significantly from -$779.7M to $392.8M. The trajectory shows delivering improved financial flexibility aligned with management's stated priority.
“The RSA adds financial flexibility and strategic optionality for the company, including increased flexibility to engage in potential M&A transactions.”
“This transaction with SpaceX will strengthen EchoStar’s ability to develop new business opportunities and growth in value for our shareholders.”
“The FCC structured the buildout obligations to increase EchoStar’s incentives to grow market share and provide robust competition.”
Implement restructuring initiatives to enhance strategic optionality and operational flexibility.
Stated in 2 quarters including 2026-Q1 and 2025-Q3. The restructuring support agreement in 2026-Q1 aims to provide strategic optionality. Operating income improved from -$779.7M in 2025-Q4 to $392.8M in 2026-Q1, indicating progress in operational flexibility. The trajectory is delivering on restructuring goals.
“Entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement providing strategic optionality.”
“This transaction with SpaceX will strengthen EchoStar’s ability to develop new business opportunities and growth in value for our shareholders.”
Breaks if: Quarterly revenue falls below $3.6B after 2026-Q1
Enhance financial flexibility to support mergers and acquisitions and strategic optionality.
Stated as a priority in 3 quarters including 2026-Q1, 2025-Q3, and 2025-Q1. The Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) in 2026-Q1 added financial flexibility and strategic optionality, including for M&A. Revenue was $3.80B in 2025-Q4 and $3.67B in 2026-Q1, while operating income improved significantly from -$779.7M to $392.8M. The trajectory shows delivering improved financial flexibility aligned with management's stated priority.
“The RSA adds financial flexibility and strategic optionality for the company, including increased flexibility to engage in potential M&A transactions.”
“This transaction with SpaceX will strengthen EchoStar’s ability to develop new business opportunities and growth in value for our shareholders.”
“The FCC structured the buildout obligations to increase EchoStar’s incentives to grow market share and provide robust competition.”
Breaks if: No progress or reversal in restructuring and partnership efforts
Implement restructuring initiatives to enhance strategic optionality and operational flexibility.
Stated in 2 quarters including 2026-Q1 and 2025-Q3. The restructuring support agreement in 2026-Q1 aims to provide strategic optionality. Operating income improved from -$779.7M in 2025-Q4 to $392.8M in 2026-Q1, indicating progress in operational flexibility. The trajectory is delivering on restructuring goals.
“Entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement providing strategic optionality.”
“This transaction with SpaceX will strengthen EchoStar’s ability to develop new business opportunities and growth in value for our shareholders.”