EchoStar Corporation provides satellite service operations and video delivery solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Hughes and EchoStar Satellite Services. The Hughes segments offers broadband satellite technologies and Internet services for home and small office customers; and broadband network technologies, managed services, equipment, hardware, satellite services, and communication solutions for aeronautical, enterprise, and government customers, as well as consumers. This segment also designs, provides, and installs gateways and terminal equipment for other satellite systems; and provides satellite ground segment systems and terminals to mobile system operators. The EchoStar Satellite Services segment offers satellite service operations and video delivery solutions on a full-time and occasional-use basis primarily to corporates, the United States government service providers, Internet service providers, broadcast news organizations, programmers, and private enterprise customers. As of December 31, 2017, the company operated through a fleet of 19 owned and leased in-orbit satellites. EchoStar Corporation was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Radio & t.v. communications equipment
Sub-IndustryCommunications Equipment
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:SATS
CUSIP27876810
Phone303-706-4000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.85
Current Ratio8.99
Quick Ratio8.78
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio54.17
Forward P/E Ratio51.52
P/E Growth10.38
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.89 billion
Price / Sales2.31
Cash Flow$6.3680 per share
Price / Cash7.12
Book Value$43.60 per share
Price / Book1.04
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.84
Net Income$392.56 million
Net Margins17.06%
Return on Equity1.61%
Return on Assets0.74%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,100
Outstanding Shares96,090,000
Echostar (NASDAQ:SATS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Echostar's stock symbol?
Echostar trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SATS."
How were Echostar's earnings last quarter?
Echostar Co. (NASDAQ:SATS) issued its earnings results on Thursday, May, 10th. The communications equipment provider reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.05 by $0.11. The communications equipment provider earned $501.79 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $492.55 million. Echostar had a net margin of 17.06% and a return on equity of 1.61%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 15.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.41 EPS. View Echostar's Earnings History.
When is Echostar's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SATS?
2 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Echostar's shares. Their forecasts range from $70.00 to $76.00. On average, they anticipate Echostar's stock price to reach $73.00 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Echostar.
Who are some of Echostar's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Echostar include L3 Technologies (LLL), Ubiquiti Networks (UBNT), Commscope (COMM), ARRIS International (ARRS), ViaSat (VSAT), Maxar Technologies (MAXR), Casa Systems (CASA), Mitel Networks (MITL), Loral Space & Communications Ltd. (LORL), CalAmp (CAMP), Comtech Telecomm. (CMTL), Sierra Wireless (SWIR), Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT), Energous (WATT) and Harmonic (HLIT).
Who are Echostar's key executives?
Echostar's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Charles W. Ergen, Exec. Chairman (Age 65)
- Mr. Michael T. Dugan, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 69)
- Mr. David J. Rayner, COO, CFO & Treasurer (Age 61)
- Mr. Anders N. Johnson, Chief Strategy Officer (Age 61)
- Ms. Michelle Pearre, Sr. VP of HR & Admin.
Has Echostar been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about SATS stock have trended somewhat positive on Thursday, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group ranks the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Echostar earned a media sentiment score of 0.06 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the communications equipment provider an impact score of 45.88 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are Echostar's major shareholders?
Echostar's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include ERGEN CHARLES W (45.80%), BlackRock Inc. (2.32%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.35%), Gabelli Funds LLC (0.76%), State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D (0.70%) and Gamco Investors INC. ET AL (0.61%). Company insiders that own Echostar stock include Anders N Johnson, David Rayner, Dean Manson, Kranti Kilaru, Michael T Dugan, Pradman P Kaul and Tom A Ortolf. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Echostar.
Which major investors are selling Echostar stock?
SATS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, MD Sass Investors Services Inc., Harvest Capital Strategies LLC, Pagoda Asset Management LP, Hsbc Holdings PLC, Gamco Investors INC. ET AL, Gabelli Funds LLC and Allianz Asset Management GmbH. Company insiders that have sold Echostar company stock in the last year include Anders N Johnson, David Rayner, Michael T Dugan and Tom A Ortolf. View Insider Buying and Selling for Echostar.
Which major investors are buying Echostar stock?
SATS stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Pelorus Jack Capital L.P., Prudential Financial Inc., BlackRock Inc., Mackay Shields LLC, Red Cedar Management LP, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Alberta as represented by Alberta Investment Management Corp, Wells Fargo & Company MN and Verition Fund Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Echostar.
How do I buy shares of Echostar?
Shares of SATS 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 Echostar's stock price today?
One share of SATS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $45.34.
How big of a company is Echostar?
Echostar has a market capitalization of $4.39 billion and generates $1.89 billion in revenue each year. The communications equipment provider earns $392.56 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.84 on an earnings per share basis. Echostar employs 2,100 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Echostar?
Echostar's mailing address is 100 INVERNESS TERRACE E., ENGLEWOOD CO, 80112. The communications equipment provider can be reached via phone at 303-706-4000.
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