Recent discussions on X about EchoStar Corporation (SATS) have been fueled by the company's announcement of a $17 billion spectrum license sale to SpaceX, alongside a prior $23 billion deal with AT&T. Many users are expressing excitement over the potential for these transactions to reshape the company’s financial landscape and strengthen its position in 5G and satellite connectivity. The conversation often highlights the dramatic stock surge, with shares jumping significantly in recent trading sessions.
While some on X view these deals as a transformative liquidity event, others speculate on future strategic moves, including potential mergers or additional spectrum sales. There’s a palpable sense of optimism among many discussing the stock, with frequent mentions of its potential for further gains. However, the dialogue remains dynamic, as participants weigh the long-term implications of shedding key assets.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
EchoStar Corporation Insider Trading Activity
EchoStar Corporation insiders have traded $SATS stock on the open market 7 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 7 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $SATS stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- PAUL W ORBAN (EVP, CFO, DISH) has made 0 purchases and 6 sales selling 81,211 shares for an estimated $4,796,940.
- DEAN MANSON (CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER) sold 25,000 shares for an estimated $825,000
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
EchoStar Corporation Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 149 institutional investors add shares of EchoStar Corporation stock to their portfolio, and 171 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- SILVER POINT CAPITAL L.P. added 4,840,000 shares (+413.7%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $134,068,000
- MONARCH ALTERNATIVE CAPITAL LP removed 2,852,573 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $79,016,272
- DIAMETER CAPITAL PARTNERS LP removed 2,746,837 shares (-45.6%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $76,087,384
- GOLDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP removed 2,006,195 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $55,571,601
- UBS GROUP AG removed 1,845,164 shares (-53.2%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $51,111,042
- REDWOOD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC added 1,584,857 shares (+24.9%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $43,900,538
- DARSANA CAPITAL PARTNERS LP added 1,201,672 shares (+15.5%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $33,286,314
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
EchoStar Corporation Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $SATS in the last several months. We have seen 1 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Deutsche Bank issued a "Buy" rating on 08/27/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for EchoStar Corporation, check out Quiver Quantitative's $SATS forecast page.
EchoStar Corporation Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $SATS recently. We have seen 4 analysts offer price targets for $SATS in the last 6 months, with a median target of $63.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Benjamin Swinburne from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $59.0 on 08/27/2025
- Bryan Kraft from Deutsche Bank set a target price of $67.0 on 08/27/2025
- Gregory Williams from TD Cowen set a target price of $67.0 on 08/27/2025
- Michael Rollins from Citigroup set a target price of $28.5 on 06/23/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
