EchoStar runs satellite TV (Dish), wireless phone plans (Boost Mobile), and broadband for homes and governments—like a one-stop telecom shop for people and places cables can't reach.
Revenue is roughly USD 15B annually, but the company loses money overall (net margin -38.71% TTM). The Pay-TV and wireless segments bring in the cash, though gross margins sit around 29.54%, leaving little after costs.
EchoStar's satellite spectrum and orbital slots are hard to replicate, but heavy competition from Comcast, AT&T, and Starlink is eroding its subscriber base and pricing power. Moat is eroding.
Hold (sector percentile 42) — value D, growth A-, profitability D, momentum B-, revisions A-. Updated daily, sector-relative, identical for every user.
Key events, in time order
Q2 call confirms Hughes bankruptcy filing tied to Aug 1 bond maturity and failed talks
Institutional holding change disclosed in SEC filing
Deal closed; proceeds to repay DNC liabilities and Dish DBS debts
Ticker change reflects growth from pure-play satellite to diverse connectivity leader
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