DISH Network Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides pay-TV services in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Pay-TV and Wireless. It offers video services under the DISH TV brand; and programming packages that include programming through national broadcast networks, local broadcast networks, and national and regional cable networks, as well as regional and specialty sports channels, premium movie channels, and Latino and international programming packages. The company also provides access to movies and TV shows via TV or Internet-connected tablets, smartphones, and computers; and dishanywhere.com and mobile applications for smartphones and tablets to view authorized content, search program listings, and remotely control certain features. In addition, it offers Sling TV services, including Sling International, Sling Latino, Sling Orange, and Sling Blue services that require an Internet connection and are available on streaming-capable devices, such as TVs, tablets, computers, game consoles, and smart phones primarily to consumers who do not subscribe to traditional satellite and cable pay-TV services. Further, the company provides satellite and wireline broadband services under the dishNET brand, as well as has wireless spectrum licenses and related assets. As of December 31, 2017, it had 13.242 million Pay-TV subscribers. The company offers receiver systems and programming through direct sales channels, small satellite retailers, direct marketing groups, local and regional consumer electronics stores, retailers, and telecommunications companies. DISH Network Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Cable & other pay television services
Sub-IndustryCable & Satellite
SectorConsumer Discretionary
SymbolNASDAQ:DISH
CUSIP25470M10
Phone303-723-1000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.07
Current Ratio0.74
Quick Ratio0.66
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio13.22
Forward P/E Ratio12.77
P/E Growth-6.4
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$14.39 billion
Price / Sales1.09
Cash Flow$4.5331 per share
Price / Cash7.41
Book Value$14.87 per share
Price / Book2.26
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.54
Net Income$2.10 billion
Net Margins14.75%
Return on Equity20.48%
Return on Assets4.30%
Miscellaneous
Employees17,000
Outstanding Shares467,380,000
Market Cap$15,699.26
DISH Network (NASDAQ:DISH) Frequently Asked Questions
What is DISH Network's stock symbol?
DISH Network trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "DISH."
How were DISH Network's earnings last quarter?
DISH Network Corp (NASDAQ:DISH) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 8th. The company reported $0.70 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $3.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.49 billion. DISH Network had a net margin of 14.75% and a return on equity of 20.48%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 6.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.76 earnings per share. View DISH Network's Earnings History.
When is DISH Network's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for DISH?
17 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for DISH Network's shares. Their predictions range from $30.00 to $99.00. On average, they expect DISH Network's share price to reach $54.4412 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 62.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for DISH Network.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for DISH Network?
17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for DISH Network in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
What are Wall Street analysts saying about DISH Network stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about DISH Network stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "DISH's focus on acquiring and retaining subscribers that are profitable over the long term, is paying off. The company’s excellent customer service is improving retention, as reflected by lower churn rate. Further, the the launch of Hands-Free TV entertainment that allows users to control TV through voice assistants reflects company's intiatives to improve customer experience. Moreover, DISH has ample wireless opportunities with its extensive portfolio of wireless spectrum, valued at around $50 billion. However, subscriber loss due to stiff competition and cord-cutting is a major conceern, Moreover, escalating programming and content expenses, retransmission fees and failure to strike any deal with wireless operators are major concerns. Shares have underperformed the industry on a year-to-date basis." (7/10/2018)
- 2. Macquarie analysts commented, "We cut our SoTP target to US$60 from US$68; we now assign a 1x lower multiple to its video business and take down our ’18 EBITDA by ~5% due to rising competition and secular concerns. Our spectrum valuation remains unchanged at US$44/sh. Impact Now is the time for Dish to insert itself. AT&T-Time Warner appear to be on schedule while headlines suggest ongoing discussions between T-Mobile/Sprint. Though Dish could benefit from the regulatory review process, both leave Dish with fewer potential partners. M&A options could include a three-way deal with T-Mobile- Sprint and/or cable, or a Silicon Valley partner like Amazon to build out a fifth network using its ~100MHz of spectrum. Neither of these are an optimal outcome (vs a clean sale of the company) for shareholders, in our view." (10/2/2017)
Who are some of DISH Network's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to DISH Network include Rogers Communications Inc. Class B (RCI), Liberty Global PLC Class A (LBTYA), Liberty Global PLC Class B (LBTYB), Liberty Global PLC Class C (LBTYK), Liberty Broadband Corp Series C (LBRDK), DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC. Common Stock (DISCA), Liberty Broadband Corp Series A (LBRDA), Altice USA (ATUS), Discovery Inc Series C (DISCK), Viacom, Inc. Class B (VIAB), Qurate Retail Inc Series B (QRTEB), Shaw Communications Inc Class B (SJR), ITV PLC/ADR (ITVPY), Roku (ROKU) and Cable One (CABO).
Who are DISH Network's key executives?
DISH Network's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Charles W. Ergen, Co-founder & Chairman (Age 65)
- Mr. W. Erik Carlson, Pres & CEO (Age 48)
- Mr. Steven E. Swain, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 51)
- Mr. Vivek Khemka, Exec. VP & CTO (Age 45)
- Mr. Thomas A. Cullen, Exec. VP of Corp. Devel. (Age 58)
Has DISH Network been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about DISH stock have trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. Accern rates the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. DISH Network earned a news sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the company an impact score of 46.76 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are DISH Network's major shareholders?
DISH Network's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include ERGEN CHARLES W (47.90%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.01%), CenturyLink Investment Management Co (0.01%), Xact Kapitalforvaltning AB (0.01%), DnB Asset Management AS (0.01%) and IFM Investors Pty Ltd (0.00%). Company insiders that own DISH Network stock include Carl E Vogel, Charles W Ergen, James Defranco, Jeffrey L Mcschooler, Kyle J Kiser, Paul W Orban, R Stanton Dodge, Roger Lynch, Thomas A Cullen, Tom A Ortolf, Vivek Khemka and Warren Schlichting. View Institutional Ownership Trends for DISH Network.
Which major investors are buying DISH Network stock?
DISH stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including CenturyLink Investment Management Co, IFM Investors Pty Ltd, Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, DnB Asset Management AS and Xact Kapitalforvaltning AB. Company insiders that have bought DISH Network stock in the last two years include Charles W Ergen and James Defranco. View Insider Buying and Selling for DISH Network.
How do I buy shares of DISH Network?
Shares of DISH can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is DISH Network's stock price today?
One share of DISH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $33.59.
How big of a company is DISH Network?
DISH Network has a market capitalization of $15.70 billion and generates $14.39 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $2.10 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.54 on an earnings per share basis. DISH Network employs 17,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact DISH Network?
DISH Network's mailing address is 9601 South Meridian Boulevard, ENGLEWOOD CO, 80112. The company can be reached via phone at 303-723-1000.
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