EchoStar Corporation (ECHO)
Communication Services ยท Communications Services, NEC
EchoStar Corporation (ECHO) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since December 31, 2007. SentiSense covers EchoStar Corporation in the Communication Services sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Communications Services, NEC. The company reports 12,100 employees, and its corporate website is www.echostar.com.
About EchoStar Corporation
Satellite television provides the bulk of EchoStar's revenue. The firm serves about 5 million US satellite customers, about 10% of the traditional television market. It also serves 2 million customers under the Sling brand. EchoStar has also amassed an extensive portfolio of spectrum licenses. It acquired Sprint's prepaid business, serving approximately 7 million customers, primarily under the Boost brand. The firm has agreed to sell a portion of its wireless licenses to AT&T and SpaceX, and will rely heavily on the AT&T network to serve customers. EchoStar's legacy businesses provide satellite telecom services and equipment to businesses and consumers, including about 700,000 internet customers.
Latest reported results
EchoStar reported revenue of $3.58 billion for Q2 FY2026, down 4.0% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 688 institutions reported holding ECHO, with 168.7 million shares worth $17.1 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 2 added shares and 3 reduced their positions during the quarter.
More on ECHO
- ECHO sentiment: whether news and social coverage of EchoStar Corporation leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- ECHO ownership: all 688 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- ECHO financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q2 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does EchoStar Corporation do?
Satellite television provides the bulk of EchoStar's revenue. The firm serves about 5 million US satellite customers, about 10% of the traditional television market.
What sector is ECHO in?
SentiSense classifies EchoStar Corporation in the Communication Services sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Communications Services, NEC.
Where does ECHO stock trade?
EchoStar Corporation (ECHO) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since December 31, 2007.
How many institutions own ECHO?
688 institutions reported a position in ECHO in 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $17.1 billion in total.