EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
MX:ECHO Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$416.07
Consensus EPS-$1.64
Beat/MissBeat by +$417.71
One Year Ago EPS-$18.29
MX:ECHO Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$61.69B
Expected Revenue$61.87B
Beat/MissMissed by -$184.13M
YoY Revenue Growth-3.99%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/03/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallMonday, August 3, 2026
MX:ECHO Upcoming Earnings
Echostar's next earnings date is estimated for November 11, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MX:ECHO Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call conveyed a mix of meaningful financial strengths (large cash balance, sizable SpaceX stake, spectrum holdings, expanded buyback authorization and a path to resolve DISH Wireless) alongside substantial near-term risks and uncertainties (Hughes Chapter 11, a large $5–$7 billion estimated tax/termination liability, pending FCC waiver for spectrum sales, ongoing litigation with tower companies, and Boost Mobile underperformance). Management emphasized capital prudence and a measured approach to investments and buybacks, but the significant restructuring and tax exposures create material execution and timing risk.Company Guidance
Strong Liquidity and Asset Base
Management reports approximately $14–$15 billion in cash on hand, ownership of 261.8 million SpaceX shares, and a portfolio of spectrum assets (AWS-3, CBRS, 700 MHz). The SpaceX transaction is expected to eliminate almost $8 billion of debt at closing, and $1.9 billion of convertible debt is in the money.
AT&T Transaction & Escrowed Funds
EchoStar placed $2.4 billion into an escrow as part of the AT&T-related network wind-down obligations (mandated by the FCC) to fund network termination activities.
Capital Return Authorization Increased
The Board increased share repurchase authorization (company commentary referenced a $5.0 billion authorization), giving management flexibility for future buybacks or returns of capital subject to covenant and indenture constraints.
Corporate Development Consolidation and Leadership
EchoStar Capital was folded under corporate development and is now led by Tom Cullen, with management stating no material change in investment philosophy — aiming to prioritize core business investments, opportunistic external investments, and measured capital returns.
DBS Prepack / Asset Option
EchoStar submitted a stalking-horse bid framework in the DBS prepackaged proceedings (bid commentary suggested roughly a $300 million implied figure adjusted for cash), preserving the option to acquire/retain valuable assets through the process rather than pure liquidation.
Planned Timeline for DISH Wireless Restructuring
Management indicated the confirmation hearing for the DISH Wireless restructuring is scheduled for October 13, with an expectation the process could be wrapped up in Q4, providing an approximate timeline for that part of the corporate restructurings.
MX:ECHO Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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