Update shared on26 Sep 2025
Fair value Increased 3.15%EchoStar’s consensus price target improved moderately, reflecting a slight uptick in both its forward P/E and discount rate, with fair value rising from $81.71 to $84.29.
What's in the News
- EchoStar will sell its 3.45 GHz and 600 MHz spectrum licenses (totaling 50 MHz nationwide) to AT&T for approximately $23 billion, pending regulatory approval.
- EchoStar and AT&T have amended their network services agreement to establish a hybrid MNO relationship, enabling Boost Mobile subscribers continued access via Boost’s 5G core and AT&T’s network, with some RAN elements to be decommissioned over time.
- The spectrum sale supports EchoStar’s efforts to resolve FCC inquiries and allows AT&T to rapidly deploy additional low- and mid-band spectrum nationwide, reinforcing its 5G and fiber leadership.
- AT&T will finance the acquisition with cash and incremental borrowings, expecting its net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio to temporarily rise to the 3x range and return to the 2.5x range within about three years.
- AT&T reiterates full-year 2025 financial guidance and capital return plans, including an anticipated $20 billion in share repurchase capacity during 2025-2027, enabled by enhanced operating efficiencies and expanded advanced connectivity offerings.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for EchoStar
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from $81.71 to $84.29.
- The Future P/E for EchoStar has risen slightly from 23.64x to 24.68x.
- The Discount Rate for EchoStar has risen slightly from 8.81% to 9.08%.
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