SATSEchoStar Corporation (SATS) shows mixed signals. While its long-term prospects in broadband and satellite services are supported by market trends, recent financial performance, particularly negative EPS and free cash flow, alongside significant debt, warrants caution. Technical indicators are mixed, suggesting a HOLD for investors.
EchoStar operates in the telecommunications, media, and technology sectors, with exposure to satellite services, pay-TV, retail wireless, and 5G deployment. These areas have growth potential but also face intense competition and rapid technological change.
EchoStar's financial health shows significant concerns, particularly with consistently negative earnings per share, substantial debt levels, and negative free cash flow in recent years. While revenue is substantial, profitability remains elusive.
The stock has shown decent performance over various periods (1M, YTD, 1Y), but current technical indicators are mixed. Some moving averages suggest a 'Sell' signal, while oscillators like RSI are neutral. This suggests a period of potential consolidation or indecision.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| 5G Network Deployment | 75 |
| Satellite & Broadband Services | 70 |
| Retail Wireless Market | 65 |
| Market Disruption | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 60 |
| Profitability | 15 |
| Growth | 20 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 35 |
| Cash Flow | 10 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 40 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 65 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
Attractive Valuation Metrics
The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio is 0.7, which is favorable compared to the industry average. The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is -927.3 (TTM) but the forward P/E is implied by quarterly data suggesting potential improvements.
Positive Short-Term Performance
The stock has shown strong recent performance, with a 5-day return of 5.33%, a 1-month return of 17.2%, and year-to-date (YTD) return of 31.16%.
Negative EPS Trend
The company has consistently reported negative Earnings Per Share (EPS) on a trailing twelve months (TTM) basis (-0.75), indicating unprofitability over the past year.
High Debt Levels
Total debt has increased significantly, reaching $29.81 billion in Q4 2024. The company's debt level is high relative to its cash equivalents ($4.31 billion), posing a leverage risk.
August 2025
7
Next Earnings Date
H: $-0.95
A: $-1.04
L: $-1.21
H: 3.88B
A: 3.83B
L: 3.80B
EchoStar Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides networking technologies and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Pay-TV, Retail Wireless, 5G Network Deployment, Broadband and Satellite Services. The Pay-TV segment offers a direct broadcast and fixed satellite services; designs, develops, and distributes receiver system; and provides digital broadcast operations, including satellite uplinking/downlinking, transmission and, other services to third-party pay-TV providers; and multichannel, live-linear and on-demand streaming over-the-top internet-based domestic, international, Latino, and Freestream video programming services under the DISH and SLING brand names. Its Retail Wireless segment provides prepaid and postpaid wireless services under the Boost Mobile, Boost postpaid, and Gen Mobile brands, as well various wireless devices. The Network Deployment segment deploys a facilities-based 5G broadband network and commercializes deployment of 5G VoNR. The Broadband and Satellite Services offers broadband services to consumer customers, which include home, and small to medium-sized businesses; and satellite and multi-transport technologies, and managed network services to telecommunications providers, aeronautical service providers, civilian and defense government entities, and other enterprise customers. EchoStar Corporation was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
40.36 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for SATS have a max estimate of 99.00 and a min estimate of 25.00.