Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for EchoStar (SATS)

EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 5/18/2026 – EchoStar was given a new $155.00 price target by Williams Trading.
• 5/18/2026 – EchoStar had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $129.00 to $155.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 5/16/2026 – EchoStar was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “hold”.
• 5/13/2026 – EchoStar is now covered by New Street Research. They set a “buy” rating and a $161.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/20/2026 – EchoStar had its “sell (d-)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Insider Buying and Selling at EchoStar

In related news, CEO Hamid Akhavan sold 71,005 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $107.52, for a total value of $7,634,457.60. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 823,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $88,520,463.36. This trade represents a 7.94% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, COO John Swieringa sold 50,088 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.58, for a total transaction of $5,688,995.04. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 253,535 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,796,505.30. This trade represents a 16.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 55.90% of the company’s stock.

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a global provider of satellite communication solutions, offering a suite of broadband and video delivery services to consumer, enterprise and government customers. The company operates two principal business segments: Broadband and Video. Through its Broadband segment, EchoStar delivers high-speed satellite internet access, managed network services and ground infrastructure for residential, commercial and rural markets. Its Video segment provides satellite fleet operations, teleport facilities and capacity-leasing services to video distributors and content providers.

In the Broadband segment, EchoStar’s Hughes Network Systems division designs and manufactures satellite broadband equipment, including user terminals and gateways, and develops advanced network management technologies.