EchoStar Corporation
ECHO
$97.96
+1.74%
EchoStar Corporation is a diversified telecommunications and satellite services provider, delivering satellite television, wireless prepaid services, and broadband internet to consumers and businesses in the United States. The company holds a unique competitive position as a legacy satellite TV operator with a growing portfolio of spectrum licenses, having acquired Sprint's prepaid business to expand into wireless under the Boost brand. Current investor attention centers on EchoStar's strategic pivot to wireless, including the planned sale of spectrum licenses to AT&T and SpaceX, and its ability to stabilize legacy satellite TV revenues while managing a highly leveraged balance sheet.…
ECHO
EchoStar Corporation
$97.96
ECHO 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on EchoStar Corporation's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $141.00 and implied upside of +43.9% versus the current price.
Average Target
$141.00
5 analysts
Implied Upside
+43.9%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
5
covering this stock
Price Range
$120 - $161
Analyst target range
EchoStar is covered by 3 analysts, with a consensus recommendation of 'Buy' (mean rating 2.0 on a 1-5 scale). The average target price is $145.33, implying approximately 43% upside from the current price of $101.50. The distribution shows no sell ratings, indicating bullish sentiment. The target range spans from $120.00 (low) to $161.00 (high), with a spread of $41.00, reflecting moderate uncertainty. The high target of $161.00 assumes successful execution of the wireless strategy and spectrum sales, while the low target of $120.00 may price in slower subscriber growth or margin pressure. The limited analyst coverage (3 analysts) is typical for a mid-cap telecom with a complex story, which can lead to higher volatility and less efficient price discovery. No recent upgrades or downgrades are noted, but the bullish consensus suggests analysts expect the company's strategic pivot to drive value.
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ECHO Technical Analysis
EchoStar's stock has exhibited a strong uptrend over the past year, with a 1-year price change of +62% (implied from 52-week range). The current price of $101.50 sits at 62% of its 52-week range (low $26.04, high $147.25), indicating the stock is in the upper half of its range but not yet at overbought extremes. This positioning suggests sustained bullish momentum, though the stock remains well below its 52-week high, leaving room for further upside if catalysts materialize. Short-term momentum shows mixed signals: the 1-month price change is approximately +1.5% (from $100.84 on June 29 to $101.50 on July 2), while the 3-month change is not directly provided but can be inferred from the 52-week range. The stock's beta of 1.004 indicates volatility nearly identical to the S&P 500, implying no additional systematic risk. The 52-week low of $26.04 provides a strong support level, while the 52-week high of $147.25 acts as resistance. A breakout above $147.25 would signal a continuation of the uptrend, while a breakdown below $26.04 would be a severe bearish reversal. The short ratio of 6.63 days suggests elevated short interest, which could fuel a short squeeze if positive news emerges.
Beta
1.00
1.00x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-5.1%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$26-$147
Price range past year
Annual Return
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Cumulative gain past year
| Period | ECHO Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | — | +2.0% |
| 3m | — | +10.6% |
| 6m | — | +8.3% |
| 1y | — | +20.4% |
| ytd | — | +10.2% |
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ECHO Fundamental Analysis
EchoStar's revenue trajectory is mixed, with the legacy satellite TV business facing secular decline while wireless and spectrum monetization efforts grow. The company's most recent quarterly revenue is not provided, but the PS ratio of 1.99 implies annualized revenue of approximately $14.8 billion (market cap $29.4B / 1.99). The company reported a net loss with EPS of -$50.21, indicating significant unprofitability. Gross margin stands at 27.08%, which is typical for telecom services but compressed by competitive pressures. Operating margin of 8.91% suggests some operational efficiency, but net margin of -97.56% reflects massive net losses, likely due to impairment charges or high interest expenses. The company's balance sheet is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 515.06, indicating extreme financial risk. The current ratio of 0.302 suggests liquidity concerns, as current assets cover only 30% of current liabilities. Return on equity is deeply negative at -112.28%, while return on assets is a meager 0.40%. Free cash flow data is not available, but the high debt load and negative net income imply reliance on external financing or asset sales to fund operations.
Quarterly Revenue
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Revenue YoY Growth
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YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
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Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
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Last 12 Months
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Valuation Analysis: Is ECHO Overvalued?
Given EchoStar's negative net income (EPS -$50.21), the PE ratio is not meaningful; thus, the PS ratio of 1.99 is the primary valuation metric. The forward PE of -890.35 is also negative, confirming the lack of earnings. The PS ratio of 1.99x compares to the industry average for telecommunications services, which typically ranges from 1.0x to 2.5x, placing EchoStar near the higher end. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.86x further indicates a premium valuation relative to sales. Historically, EchoStar's PS ratio has likely fluctuated with its spectrum asset value; the current level suggests the market is pricing in future wireless revenue growth from the Boost brand and spectrum sales. The PEG ratio of 1.33 implies expected earnings growth, but given negative earnings, this metric is unreliable. The PB ratio of 5.21x is elevated, reflecting the book value of spectrum licenses. Overall, the valuation appears stretched relative to current fundamentals, but may be justified by the potential monetization of spectrum assets and the wireless turnaround.
PE
-859.3x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
N/A
5-Year PE Range 17x~59x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
35.1x
Enterprise Value Multiple
