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EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:SATS), a $5.8 billion market cap company currently trading at $20.24, along with its subsidiaries DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) and Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation, has disclosed updates regarding its compliance with federal obligations and its subscriber count in an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to InvestingPro analysis, the company appears to be trading above its Fair Value, with analysts setting price targets between $25 and $55.
The filing, dated May 27, 2025, addresses a letter from the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC (BME:FCC)) sent to EchoStar on May 9, 2025, which initiated a review of the company’s adherence to certain federal requirements for providing 5G service in the United States. The FCC’s inquiry also questioned EchoStar’s buildout extension granted in September 2024 and its mobile-satellite service (MSS) utilization in the 2GHz band. This regulatory scrutiny comes at a time when InvestingPro data shows the company operating with a significant debt burden of $30.1 billion, though maintaining a healthy current ratio of 1.26.
EchoStar’s response to the FCC’s public notices, available on the FCC’s website, asserts that its terrestrial and satellite services are in the public interest and contribute to America’s global wireless leadership. The company argues that disrupting its ongoing 5G deployment could compromise its role as a wireless provider and affect video and satellite services for millions of consumers.
The notices from the FCC have created uncertainty regarding EchoStar’s spectrum rights and have significantly impacted the company by hindering its decision-making for its 5G network buildout. EchoStar has requested the FCC to deny the petition for reconsideration, confirm that EchoStar has met its accelerated December 31, 2024 milestones, and reaffirm EchoStar’s exclusive licenses in the 2 GHz band.
Additionally, EchoStar disclosed that it currently has 1.3 million subscribers on net and added 88,000 wireless subscribers in April 2025.
The information in this article is based on EchoStar’s SEC filing and is intended for informational purposes only.
In other recent news, EchoStar Corporation’s Q1 2025 earnings report revealed a slight miss in both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue compared to analyst expectations. The company posted an EPS of -$0.71, falling short of the forecasted -$0.66, and reported revenue of $3.87 billion, just below the anticipated $3.88 billion. Despite these misses, EchoStar saw a 6.4% revenue growth in its wireless segment, bringing in $973 million, although the overall revenue decreased by 3.6% year-over-year. TD Cowen’s analysts maintained a Buy rating on EchoStar but adjusted the stock price target from $32 to $28 following the mixed performance in the first quarter.
In regulatory developments, EchoStar disclosed that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a review of its compliance with 5G service obligations in the United States. This inquiry, highlighted in a letter dated May 9, 2025, also examines the company’s buildout extension and its use of the 2GHz band for Mobile Satellite Services. EchoStar’s Chairman, Charles W. Ergen, emphasized the company’s investment in deploying a 5G Open RAN network and its commitment to meeting FCC obligations.
EchoStar’s financial position remains strong, with $5.4 billion in cash and marketable securities, providing strategic flexibility for future initiatives. The company plans to increase capital expenditures in 2026 to support its growth strategies. Additionally, potential regulatory changes to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) could present new opportunities for EchoStar in the wireless market.
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