Short interest for EchoStar gives investors a sense of the degree to which investors are betting on the decline of EchoStar's stock. Short interest data is updated every two weeks.

EchoStar Stock (NASDAQ:SATS), Short Interest Report

EchoStar

Following the Dish Network merger, satellite television provides the bulk of EchoStar's revenue. The firm serves about 7 million U.S. customers, about 10% of the traditional television market. It launched an internet-based television offering under the Sling brand in 2015 and serves about 2 million customers on this platform. EchoStar's future, however, hinges primarily on the wireless business. The firm has amassed an extensive portfolio of spectrum licenses over the past 15 years and is building a nationwide wireless network. It acquired Sprint's prepaid business and serves about 8 million customers, primarily under the Boost brand. EchoStar's legacy businesses provide satellite telecom services and equipment to businesses and consumers, including about 1 million internet customers.

bitcoin shutter3

Coverage of Bitcoin, Etherum, Ripple and all the latest digital currencies.

Cryptocurrency

News

$BTC

SATS

Meme coin PUPS (PUPS) has experienced a surge, climbing about 50% in the past 24 hours, amid heightened anticipation for the upcoming Runes protocol.

What Is Pups Crypto? Bitcoin&#39;s &#39;First&#39; Meme Coin On Runes Protocol Explodes

corporate bonds ai2

Large Cap

Mid Cap

REIT

Bonds

Small Cap

Econ #s

Real Estate

AAPL

ALLY

AMZN

BAYRY

CHTR

CNXC

LUMN

NAVI

NVDA

PSEC

VICI

Corporate bonds offer yield opportunities and diversification away from equity investments. Investment-grade bonds are safer but lower yield, while high-yield bonds offer higher returns but from riskier firms.

Wondering Where To Find An Over 7% Annual Return? Check Out These 10 Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds

Bond prices

Markets

The U.S. high-yield corporate bond market is attracting investors seeking both returns and diversification from stocks. But beware of higher risk.

Top 10 US High-Yield Corporate Bonds With Returns Over 20% In April 2024

EchoStar Corp

SATS Ltd

SATSUMA PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM

Legal

Dish Network Bondholders Sue Over EchoStar Asset Moves

Reported Saturday, Cox Media Group And Echostar's Subsidiary DISH Reached Agreement That Will Restore All CMG Stations

EchoStar Corporation Says Unit  Hughes Network Systems Opens New Manufacturing Facility And Private 5G Incubation Center In Germantown, Maryland, To Boost Local Talent

Meme coin PUPS (PUPS) has experienced a surge, climbing about 50% in the past 24 hours, amid heightened anticipation for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-are-bitcoin-ordinals">upcoming Runes protocol</a>.
What Happened: The protocol promises to enhance Bitcoin&#8216;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) capabilities by making <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38206718/blackrocks-tokenized-fund-gets-usdc-cash-out-option-via-circle-integration">transactions faster and more cost-effective.</a> 
As of now, PUPS boasts a market capitalization of $516 million, positioning it as the third-largest Bitcoin-based token, following Ordi (ORDI) and Sats (SATS).
Trading activity for PUPS topped global sales and volumes across all NFT collections, according to Cryptoslam <a href="https://www.cryptoslam.io/">data</a>, with more than $11 million in volumes. 
This places it ahead of other Bitcoin Ordinals collections such as NodeMonkes, which also saw significant interest, accumulating volumes of $1 million.
PUPS, originally offered as an Ordinals token, plans to transition to the Runes protocol subsequent to Bitcoin&#8217;s halving event. 
The token&#8217;s impressive performance, which includes a 1,000% increase over the past week, underscores its position as what many consider the &#8220;first&#8221; meme coin on Bitcoin. 
This title has been pivotal in driving its virality and interest, although developers have recently contested this claim.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/ "><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/27091545/Benzinga-conference.gif" alt="Benzinga future of digital assets conference" class="wp-image-267246" /></a></figure>
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38219730/hong-kong-poised-to-approve-spot-bitcoin-and-spot-ether-etfs-report">Hong Kong Poised To Approve Spot Bitcoin And Spot Ether ETFs: Report</a>
Exploring The Runes Protocol
The Runes protocol, set to be activated after the next <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bitcoin-halving">Bitcoin halving</a>, aims to advance the existing Ordinals protocol. 
This new protocol will utilize the Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) model to streamline the creation, naming, and transferring of digital commodities solely within the Bitcoin network. 
The UTXO model refers to the residual tokens left from cryptocurrency transactions.
Both the Ordinals and Runes initiatives are spearheaded by veteran Bitcoin developer Casey Rodarmor, whose reputation has bolstered user confidence and authenticity perceptions in these projects. 
Rodarmor emphasized that the Runes protocol is tailored for &#8220;degens and meme coins,&#8221; highlighting its simplicity, efficiency, and security. 
&#8220;Runes were built for degens and memecoins, but the protocol is simple, efficient, and secure. It is a legitimate competitor to Taproot Assets and RGB,&#8221; Rodarmor explained.
What&#8217;s Next: The introduction of the Runes protocol is a significant topic of discussion, particularly as the digital assets community looks forward to Benzinga&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/agenda/">Future of Digital Assets</a> conference on Nov. 19. 
This event will delve deeper into such innovations, exploring how they reshape the landscape of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38219115/meme-coins-could-be-the-secret-weapon-for-web3-adoption-says-pantera-capital-investor">digital currencies and blockchain technology.</a>
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/04/38217670/spot-bitcoin-etfs-parry-124m-grayscale-outflow-notch-91m-net-inflows-on-thursday">Spot Bitcoin ETFs Parry $124M Grayscale Outflow, Notch $91M Net Inflows On Thursday</a>
Image: Shutterstock

What Is Pups Crypto? Bitcoin's 'First' Meme Coin On Runes Protocol Explodes

<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4134396-1&amp;h=1129563722&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hughes.com%2F&amp;a=Hughes+Network+Systems" target="_blank">Hughes Network Systems</a>,&nbsp;an EchoStar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) company, today announced its it has been awarded a production contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to produce a key component of the next-generation satellite communications (SATCOM) system for the MQ-1C&nbsp;Gray Eagle&nbsp;25M&nbsp;Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Under the contract, Hughes will provide advanced, ruggedized HM400 modems, named the HM400T, that integrate with the DoD&#39;s standard waveform technology and transmission security (TRANSEC) features to enable significantly increased endurance and resilience for&nbsp;Gray Eagle&nbsp;25M&#39;s wide range of Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaisance (AISR) mission requirements, particularly for operations in contested environments.

EchoStar Subsidiary Hughes Awarded Production Contract by GA-ASI to Connect Gray Eagle UAS with Next Gen Satellite Communications

With interest rates remaining at their highest levels in over two decades, and with U.S. Treasury bonds comfortably exceeding a 4% yield, an increasing number of investors are turning their attention to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-corporate-bonds">realm of corporate bonds. </a>
In this landscape, they seek not only promising yield opportunities but also the strategic advantage of diversifying away from equity investments.
The Financial Times recently reported that inflows into corporate bond funds have surged to $22.8 billion in 2024, marking the first positive start to a year since 2019. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Corporate Bonds: Investment Grade Vs. High Yield</h3>
Corporate bonds come in two main types: investment-grade and high-yield. Investment-grade bonds are issued by financially stable companies, while high-yield (or speculative grade) bonds come from riskier firms but offer higher returns.
Rating agencies like S&amp;P, Fitch and Moody&#8217;s determine which category a bond falls into based on the issuer&#8217;s ability to repay debts. Ratings range from AAA (very safe) to D (in default).
For example, companies like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Eli Lilly Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) and Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) are rated as investment grade. 
Conversely, firms like AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>), Office Property Income Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPI#NYSE">OPI</a>) and Navient Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAVI#NASDAQ">NAVI</a>) belong to the speculative-grade world. 
Read also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/24/04/38098774/top-10-us-high-yield-corporate-bonds-with-returns-over-20-in-april-2024">Top 10 US High-Yield Corporate Bonds With Returns Over 20% In April 2024</a>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Comparison of Investment Grade And High Yield Bond Ratings</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Status</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAA</td>
<td>Investment Grade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AA+</td>
<td>Investment Grade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AA</td>
<td>Investment Grade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AA-</td>
<td>Investment Grade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>A+</td>
<td>Investment Grade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>A</td>
<td>Investment Grade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>A-</td>
<td>Investment Grade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBB+</td>
<td>Investment Grade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBB</td>
<td>Investment Grade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBB-</td>
<td>Investment Grade</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BB+</td>
<td>High Yield</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BB</td>
<td>High Yield</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BB-</td>
<td>High Yield</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>B+</td>
<td>High Yield</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>B</td>
<td>High Yield</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>B-</td>
<td>High Yield</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCC+</td>
<td>High Yield</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCC</td>
<td>High Yield</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CCC-</td>
<td>High Yield</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CC</td>
<td>High Yield</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>High Yield</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D</td>
<td>In Default</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
The cutoff between investment-grade and high-yield is at the BB+ rating. Anything below BB+ is considered high yield, while BBB- or higher is investment-grade.
In general, the riskier the bond, the higher the potential return. Investment-grade bonds tend to offer lower yields because they are safer bets, with stronger financial health and better chances of repayment.
However, even within the realm of investment-grade bonds, there are opportunities to find attractive yields from companies with solid fundamentals. 
This allows investors to earn better returns without taking on excessive risk, compared to investing solely in ultra-safe U.S. Treasuries.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Highest Yielding Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds As Of April 2024</h3>
Benzinga used the Public.com bond screener to discover which investment-grade corporate bonds offer the best yield as of April 2024.
Below are the top 10 investment-grade corporate bonds with the highest yields:
<ol>
<li>PSEC 3.0% 05/15/2026
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Prospect Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSEC#NASDAQ">PSEC</a>)</li>
<li>Yield: 8.16%</li>
<li>Coupon: 3%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $88.62</li>
<li>Maturity: 05/15/2026</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>PDM 2.75% 04/01/2032
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDM#NYSE">PDM</a>) </li>
<li>Yield: 7.75%</li>
<li>Coupon: 2.75%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $70.66</li>
<li>Maturity: 04/01/2032</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>SNX 1.25% 08/09/2024
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Td Synnex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>)</li>
<li>Yield: 7.59%</li>
<li>Coupon: 1.25%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $97.94</li>
<li>Maturity: 08/09/2024</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>CHTR 5.875% 11/15/2040
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Spectrum Management Holding Company Llc, owned by Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>)</li>
<li>Yield: 7.41%</li>
<li>Coupon: 5.875%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $85.47</li>
<li>Maturity: 11/15/2040</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>VNO 3.4% 06/01/2031
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNO#NYSE">VNO</a>)</li>
<li>Yield: 7.32%</li>
<li>Coupon: 3.4%</li>
<li>Price: $78.49</li>
<li>Maturity: 06/01/2031</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>F 7.7% 05/15/2097
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>)</li>
<li>Yield: 7.27%</li>
<li>Coupon: 7.7%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $105.88</li>
<li>Maturity: 05/15/2097</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>BAYG 5.875% 04/15/2038
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Monsanto Co., owned by Bayer A.G. (OTCPK: BAYRY)</li>
<li>Yield: 7.17%</li>
<li>Coupon: 5.875%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $88.66</li>
<li>Maturity: 04/15/2038</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>VICI 4.5% 09/01/2026
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Vici Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>)</li>
<li>Yield: 7.17%</li>
<li>Coupon: 4.5%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $94.27</li>
<li>Maturity: 09/01/2026</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>ALLY 6.9% 02/15/2034
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>)</li>
<li>Yield: 7.08%</li>
<li>Coupon: 6.9%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $98.75</li>
<li>Maturity: 02/15/2034</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>CNXC 6.85% 08/02/2033
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Concentrix Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNXC#NASDAQ">CNXC</a>)</li>
<li>Yield: 7.04%</li>
<li>Coupon: 6.85%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $98.73</li>
<li>Maturity: 08/02/2033</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
Read now: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/fintech/24/04/38110804/top-10-us-corporate-bonds-by-market-performance-in-2024-april-update">Top 10 US Corporate Bonds By Market Performance In 2024: April Update</a>
Image generated using artificial intelligence with Midjourney.

As U.S. interest rates continue to hover at their highest level in over two decades, investors are increasingly drawn to the realm of high-yield corporate bonds, seeking both lucrative returns and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/high-yield-bonds">a diversification from stocks. </a>
The U.S. high-yield corporate bond market, as tracked by the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HYG#NYSE">HYG</a>), has exhibited positive performance of late, surging by 10% from the depths seen in October 2023. 
It&#8217;s important to remember that when it comes to bonds, rates and prices move in opposite directions, meaning that as rates increase, prices decrease and vice versa.
For many traders eyeing the potential for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in 2024, this could merely signify the start of a new long-term uptrend for the corporate bond market. 
Read also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments">BEST HIGH YIELD INVESTMENTS TO EARN</a>
Navigating the terrain of high-yield bonds demands caution. 
High-yield bonds, also called junk bonds, are corporate bonds issued by companies with lower credit ratings than safer investment-grade bonds. These bonds receive speculative ratings below BBB from agencies like Standard &amp; Poor&#8217;s, Moody&#8217;s or Fitch. 
Behind the allure of lofty returns lies a stark reality: heightened risk. The golden rule of investment resonates loudly here — the higher risk of a company not meeting its obligations, the higher the potential reward for investors.
For those wary of investing in stocks due to a company&#8217;s bleak profit outlook, turning to bonds presents an alternative strategy by banking on the company&#8217;s potential survival until maturity.
As investors seek to capitalize on the potential rewards of these high-yield bonds, they must remain vigilant, recognizing that every glittering opportunity carries its own share of peril.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top 10 US Corporate Bonds With The Highest Yield To Maturity As Of April 2024</h3>
The following are the top 10 high-yielding U.S. corporate bonds as of early April 2024, according to Public.com&#8216;s bond screener:
<ol>
<li>AMC 6.125% 05/15/2027
<ul>
<li>Issuer: AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMC#NYSE">AMC</a>)</li>
<li>Yield: 34.19%</li>
<li>Coupon: 6.125%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $48.62</li>
<li>Maturity: 05/15/2027</li>
<li>Rating: Speculative grade</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>SATSX 6.625% 08/01/2026
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., fully owned by Echostar Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) </li>
<li>Yield: 33.81%</li>
<li>Coupon: 6.625%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $58.47</li>
<li>Maturity: 08/01/2026</li>
<li>Rating: Speculative grade</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>DISH 7.375% 07/01/2028
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Dish Network Corporation</li>
<li>Yield: 30.74%</li>
<li>Coupon: 7.375%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $46.55</li>
<li>Maturity: 07/01/2028</li>
<li>Rating: Speculative grade</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>LUMN 6.875% 01/15/2028 
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Lumen Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>)</li>
<li>Yield: 30.71%</li>
<li>Coupon: 6.875%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $48.70</li>
<li>Maturity: 01/15/2028</li>
<li>Rating: Speculative grade</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>OPI 2.4% 02/01/2027
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Office Properties Income Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPI#NYSE">OPI</a>)</li>
<li>Yield: 30.45%</li>
<li>Coupon: 2.4%</li>
<li>Price: $49.26</li>
<li>Maturity: 02/01/2027</li>
<li>Rating: Speculative grade</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>OPI 2.65% 06/15/2026
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Office Properties Income Trust </li>
<li>Yield: 29.82%</li>
<li>Coupon: 2.65%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $58.38</li>
<li>Maturity: 06/15/2026</li>
<li>Rating: Speculative grade</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>OPI 4.5% 02/01/2025
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Office Properties Income Trust </li>
<li>Yield: 28.37%</li>
<li>Coupon: 4.5%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $83.48</li>
<li>Maturity: 02/01/2025</li>
<li>Rating: Speculative grade</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>AMC 5.875% 11/15/2026
<ul>
<li>Issuer: AMC Entertainment Holdings</li>
<li>Yield: 28.31%</li>
<li>Coupon: 5.875%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $60.42</li>
<li>Maturity: 11/15/2026</li>
<li>Rating: Speculative grade</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>DISH 5.125% 06/01/2029
<ul>
<li>Issuer: Dish Network Corporation</li>
<li>Yield: 27.46%</li>
<li>Coupon: 5.125%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $40.22</li>
<li>Maturity: 06/01/2029</li>
<li>Rating: Speculative grade</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>AMC 5.75% 06/15/2025
<ul>
<li>Issuer: AMC Entertainment Holdings</li>
<li>Yield: 25.06%</li>
<li>Coupon: 5.75%</li>
<li>Coupon Frequency: Semi-annually</li>
<li>Price: $81.03</li>
<li>Maturity: 06/15/2025</li>
<li>Rating: Speculative grade</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
Read now: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-high-yield-etfs-right-now">Best High-Yield ETFs Right Now</a>
Photo via Shutterstock.

EchoStar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) underwent analysis by 5 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for EchoStar, revealing an average target of $19.2, a high estimate of $38.00, and a low estimate of $12.00. A 6.61% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $20.56. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712167232_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive EchoStar is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Swinburne</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$14.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philip Cusick</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Hodulik</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregory Williams</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philip Cusick</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to EchoStar. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of EchoStar compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for EchoStar's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into EchoStar's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SATS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on EchoStar analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering EchoStar: A Closer Look</h2>
Following the Dish Network merger, satellite television provides the bulk of EchoStar's revenue. The firm serves about 7 million U.S. customers, about 10% of the traditional television market. It launched an internet-based television offering under the Sling brand in 2015 and serves about 2 million customers on this platform. EchoStar's future, however, hinges primarily on the wireless business. The firm has amassed an extensive portfolio of spectrum licenses over the past 15 years and is building a nationwide wireless network. It acquired Sprint's prepaid business and serves about 8 million customers, primarily under the Boost brand. EchoStar's legacy businesses provide satellite telecom services and equipment to businesses and consumers, including about 1 million internet customers.
<h3>EchoStar: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: EchoStar's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2023, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -8.32%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: EchoStar's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -11.11%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): EchoStar's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -14.88%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): EchoStar's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -5.51%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: EchoStar's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.3, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyst Ratings

A Closer Look at 5 Analyst Recommendations For EchoStar

Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne maintains EchoStar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $14.25 to $14.

Price Target

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on EchoStar, Lowers Price Target to $14

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Chicken Soup for the Soul (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSSE#NASDAQ">CSSE</a>) stock moved upwards by 7.0% to $0.17 during Thursday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.3 million. </li>
<li>Collective Audience (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAUD#NASDAQ">CAUD</a>) stock rose 6.64% to $0.77. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.5 million. </li>
<li>Pop Culture Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPOP#NASDAQ">CPOP</a>) shares increased by 6.23% to $3.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.3 million. </li>
<li>Grom Social Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GROM#NASDAQ">GROM</a>) stock rose 5.21% to $1.0. The company's market cap stands at $1.9 million. </li>
<li>Society Pass (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOPA#NASDAQ">SOPA</a>) shares rose 4.83% to $0.16. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.3 million. </li>
<li>Global Mofy Metaverse (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GMM#NASDAQ">GMM</a>) stock moved upwards by 4.04% to $0.86. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $24.6 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Scholastic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHL#NASDAQ">SCHL</a>) shares decreased by 5.1% to $35.96 during Thursday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.0 billion. As per the press release, Q3 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Fangdd Network Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUO#NASDAQ">DUO</a>) stock fell 5.07% to $0.45. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.7 million. </li>
<li>iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHRT#NASDAQ">IHRT</a>) shares declined by 4.98% to $1.91. The company's market cap stands at $276.4 million. </li>
<li>Direct Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRCT#NASDAQ">DRCT</a>) shares decreased by 4.45% to $27.52. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $392.7 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>LiveOne (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVO#NASDAQ">LVO</a>) stock decreased by 3.91% to $1.97. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $174.0 million. </li>
<li>EchoStar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) shares declined by 3.85% to $13.6. The company's market cap stands at $3.6 billion. 
See Also: <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/money/best-communication-services-stocks/" title="www.benzinga.com/money/best-communication-services-stocks/">www.benzinga.com/money/best-communication-services-stocks/</a></li>
</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Movers

CAUD

CPOP

CSSE

DRCT

GROM

IHRT

SCHL

SOPA

12 Communication Services Stocks Moving In Thursday's After-Market Session

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>National CineMedia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCMI#NASDAQ">NCMI</a>) shares increased by 13.7% to $4.8 during Monday's after-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $464.5 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>VS Media Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSME#NASDAQ">VSME</a>) shares increased by 9.84% to $0.39. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.5 million. </li>
<li>Collective Audience (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAUD#NASDAQ">CAUD</a>) shares moved upwards by 6.3% to $0.98. The company's market cap stands at $13.4 million. </li>
<li>Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMLS#NASDAQ">CMLS</a>) shares increased by 5.63% to $3.56. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $59.3 million. </li>
<li>EchoStar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) stock moved upwards by 5.03% to $13.34. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.6 billion. </li>
<li>Blue Hat Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHAT#NASDAQ">BHAT</a>) shares moved upwards by 4.9% to $1.07. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $62.4 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Outbrain (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OB#NASDAQ">OB</a>) stock decreased by 5.9% to $3.5 during Monday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $171.6 million. </li>
<li>Treasure Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGL#NASDAQ">TGL</a>) stock declined by 5.38% to $3.7. The company's market cap stands at $4.0 million. </li>
<li>DouYu Intl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOYU#NASDAQ">DOYU</a>) stock declined by 4.37% to $0.68. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $217.4 million. </li>
<li>Society Pass (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOPA#NASDAQ">SOPA</a>) stock fell 4.28% to $0.15. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.9 million. </li>
<li>GD Culture Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDC#NASDAQ">GDC</a>) stock decreased by 3.41% to $1.39. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $8.1 million. </li>
<li>Pop Culture Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPOP#NASDAQ">CPOP</a>) shares fell 3.37% to $3.16. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.7 million. 
See Also: <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/money/best-communication-services-stocks/" title="www.benzinga.com/money/best-communication-services-stocks/">www.benzinga.com/money/best-communication-services-stocks/</a></li>
</ul>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

BHAT

CMLS

DOYU

NCMI

VSME

12 Communication Services Stocks Moving In Monday's After-Market Session

The contract extension builds on the award for NASWI in 2021 and additional expansion in&nbsp;Hawaii&nbsp;in 2022, extending both through 2025 with additional 5G enhancements.&nbsp;

Contracts

EchoStar Reports Contract Period Of Performance Extension By DoD; ORAN-Based Private 5G Networks Extended Through 2025

Although U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company&#39;s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> Benzinga&#39;s insider transactions </a> platform.
<h3>United Natural Foods </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/unfi#NYSE">UNFI</a>) CFO John W Howard <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNFI/analyst-ratings"> acquired a total of 6,275 shares </a> an average price of $11.99. To acquire these shares, it cost around $75,237.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On March 6, United Natural reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 7 cents, beating the analyst consensus of 1 cent loss.</li>
<li>What United Natural Foods Does: United Natural Foods Inc is a wholesale distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods and nonfood products across North America.</li>
</ul>
<h3>EchoStar </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sats#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) Director James Defranco acquired a total of 110,000 shares at an average price of $13.48. To acquire these shares, it cost around $1.48 million.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On March 11, JP Morgan analyst Philip Cusick maintained EchoStar with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $18 to $12.</li>
<li>What EchoStar Does: Following the Dish Network merger, satellite television provides the bulk of EchoStar&#39;s revenue.</li>
</ul>
Don&rsquo;t forget to check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/"> premarket coverage here </a> 
<h3>Medalist Diversified REIT </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mdrr#NASDAQ">MDRR</a>) CEO and President Frank Kavanaugh <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> bought a total of 36,801 shares </a> at an average price of $5.61. To acquire these shares, it cost around $206,476.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 7% over the past month.</li>
<li>What Medalist Diversified REIT Does: Medalist Diversified REIT Inc is engaged in the acquisition, reposition, renovation, leasing, and managing of income-producing properties with a focus on commercial properties, including flex-industrial and retail properties, multi-family residential properties, and hotel properties.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Check This Out: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37618477/top-5-energy-stocks-you-may-want-to-dump-in-march"> Top 5 Energy Stocks You May Want To Dump In March </a>

Long Ideas

Insider Trades

Pre-Market Outlook

Trading Ideas

MDRR

UNFI

$1.5M Bet On This Tech Stock? Check Out These 3 Stocks Insiders Are Buying

WIIM

EchoStar shares are trading higher after a company director disclosed the purchase of shares of the stock.

During the last three months, 4 analysts shared their evaluations of EchoStar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for EchoStar, revealing an average target of $20.5, a high estimate of $38.00, and a low estimate of $12.00. A decline of 9.57% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1710176442_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of EchoStar's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Philip Cusick</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Hodulik</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gregory Williams</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philip Cusick</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to EchoStar. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of EchoStar compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of EchoStar's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into EchoStar's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SATS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on EchoStar analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About EchoStar</h2>
Following the Dish Network merger, satellite television provides the bulk of EchoStar's revenue. The firm serves about 7 million U.S. customers, about 10% of the traditional television market. It launched an internet-based television offering under the Sling brand in 2015 and serves about 2 million customers on this platform. EchoStar's future, however, hinges primarily on the wireless business. The firm has amassed an extensive portfolio of spectrum licenses over the past 15 years and is building a nationwide wireless network. It acquired Sprint's prepaid business and serves about 8 million customers, primarily under the Boost brand. EchoStar's legacy businesses provide satellite telecom services and equipment to businesses and consumers, including about 1 million internet customers.
<h3>EchoStar's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Challenges: EchoStar's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2023, the company experienced a decline of approximately -8.32%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: EchoStar's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -11.11%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): EchoStar's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -14.88%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): EchoStar's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -5.51%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.3, EchoStar adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

The Latest Analyst Ratings For EchoStar

JP Morgan analyst Philip Cusick maintains EchoStar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $18 to $12.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on EchoStar, Lowers Price Target to $12

Although U.S. stocks closed lower on Friday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company&#39;s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> Benzinga&#39;s insider transactions </a> platform.
<h3>Greif </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Greif, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gef#NYSE">GEF</a>) EVP and CFO Lawrence A. Hilsheimer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNOW/analyst-ratings"> acquired a total of 7,363 shares </a> an average price of $65.06. To acquire these shares, it cost around $479,067.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On Feb. 28, Greif posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>What Greif Does: Greif Inc is a producer of industrial packaging products and services with manufacturing facilities located in many countries.</li>
</ul>
<h3>EchoStar </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sats#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) Director James Defranco acquired a total of 90,000 shares at an average price of $13.21. To acquire these shares, it cost around $1.19 million.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On Feb. 29, EchoStar reported a year-over-year decrease in fourth-quarter EPS results.</li>
<li>What EchoStar Does: Following the Dish Network merger, satellite television provides the bulk of EchoStar&#39;s revenue. The firm serves about 7 million U.S. customers, about 10% of the traditional television market.</li>
</ul>
Don&rsquo;t forget to check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/"> premarket coverage here </a> 
<h3>Middlesex Water </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msex#NASDAQ">MSEX</a>) Director James F.. Cosgrove Jr <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> bought a total of 1,600 shares </a> at an average price of $51.70. To acquire these shares, it cost around $82,720.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On Feb. 29, Middlesex Water posted downbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>What Middlesex Water Does: Middlesex Water Co owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems in the U.S. The firm primarily operates in the eastern states of New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Check This Out: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/03/37553898/cramer-says-sprout-social-is-in-a-hot-spot-but-this-energy-stock-is-too-down-and-out"> Cramer Says Sprout Social Is In A &#39;Hot Spot,&#39; But This Energy Stock Is &#39;Too Down And Out&#39; </a>

MSEX

Over $1M Bet On EchoStar? Check Out These 3 Stocks Insiders Are Buying

UBS analyst John Hodulik maintains EchoStar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $11 to $14.

UBS Maintains Neutral on EchoStar, Raises Price Target to $14

TD Cowen analyst Gregory Williams maintains EchoStar (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $39 to $38.

TD Cowen Maintains Outperform on EchoStar, Lowers Price Target to $38

EchoStar Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>) shares are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/02/n37412210/echostar-announces-financial-results-for-the-three-and-twelve-months-ended-december-31-2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Friday.</a>
The company reported adjusted fourth-quarter earnings per share of $1.21, beating the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus of $(0.10) loss.&nbsp;</a>
The company reported quarterly revenues of $4.163 billion, beating the street view of $3.895 billion. Sales fell 8.2% year over year.
The net decrease in revenue primarily resulted from subscriber declines, most significantly in the Pay-TV segment.
Net loss attributable to EchoStar totaled $2.03 billion for the fourth quarter, compared to net income attributable to EchoStar of $984 million in the year-ago quarter.&nbsp;
Net Pay-TV subscribers decreased by approximately 314,000 in the fourth quarter, compared to a decrease of about&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">268,000 in the year-ago quarter.&nbsp;</a>
The company closed the quarter with 8.53 million Pay-TV subscribers including 6.47 million DISH TV subscribers and 2.06 million SLING TV subscribers.&nbsp;
Broadband net subscribers decreased by approximately 59,000 in the fourth quarter, compared to a decrease of 57,000 in the year-ago quarter. The company closed the quarter with 1.00 million Broadband subscribers.
&#8220;We closed the year with the completion of the merger with DISH Network,&#8221; said Hamid Akhavan, president and CEO, EchoStar. 
&#8220;With the close of the merger, we will continue to integrate our business and realize savings and operational efficiencies,&#8221; Akhavan said.
Price Action: SATS shares are trading lower by 7.48% to $12.13 on the last check Friday.

Earnings

Equities

Tech

General

Why EchoStar Shares Are Falling Today

CDT Insider Sentiment Ratio March 2024: High Sentiment

Analyst Benjamin Swinburne from Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating on Echostar (SATS – Research Report) and decreased the price target to $14....

Echostar's Balancing Act: Capital Preservation and Revenue Challenges Influence Hold Rating

Dish Network gains amid report about financing offer from private credit firms

Dish Network gains amid report about financing offers from private credit firms

<a href="https://investorplace.com">InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice &amp; Trading Tips</a>
There are some great <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/industrial/space/">space stocks</a> to buy in April. While investor attention is turned to sectors such as artificial intelligence and renewable energy, the space industry is also presenting some great buys for investors to capitalize on. The commercial space industry has seen significant growth, I think the best is yet to come. This is driven by the rise of private space companies and increased investment in space exploration and development.



The growing demand for satellite-based services, such as Earth observation, communication, and navigation, has also created significant opportunities in the space industry. I think that we&rsquo;ve only just started to see the future diversity present with numerous firms entering the space race.



The good thing about space stocks is that they operate in cyclical, and often diversified industries as well, compassing sectors that range from industrials through to defense, which can act as an inbuilt hedge against the speculative nature of industry.



So here are three space stocks to buy in April for investors.



<h2>Boeing (BA)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/boeing-737-max-ba-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="image of a Boeing (BA) 737 max aircraft. stocks to buy and sell related to Boeing"><div>Source: Marco Menezes / Shutterstock.com</div></div>I&rsquo;ll start by sharing what I think is a potentially unpopular and contrarian pick, Boeing (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ba-stock-quote/">BA</a>), which plays a significant role in the aerospace sector, especially with its contributions to NASA&rsquo;s CST-100 Starliner project for the ISS.



It has a fareaching portfolio, including the development and deployment of satellites through its Defense, Space &amp; Security division. It reported revenue of about $25 billion in 2023 for this segment, from its $77 billion in total.



BA trades at new yearly lows,<a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/10/investing/boeing-safety-problems/index.html"> at $174 at the time of writing</a>. Boeing faces growing scrutiny, with the FAA announcing further investigations amid existing federal probes and upcoming Senate subcommittee hearings.



I think that the saga is far from over, and that bad news will continue to roll in, which will further hammer its stock price. The bull case though is that I feel that it will work through its kinks, and that this is ultimately a flurry of short-term news that presents a contrarian buying opportunity. At present, according to<a href="https://valueinvesting.io/BA/valuation/intrinsic-value"> discount cash flow (DCF) analysis</a>, it trades below its fair value, and once the media frenzy is over and safety concerns have be allayed, airlines will continue its business as usual with BA, thus making it undervalued at the time of writing.



<h2>Virgin Galactic (SPCE)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/spce-stock-richard-branson-300x169.jpg" alt="A photo of Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson"><div>Source: Brian Friedman / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Virgin Galactic (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/spce-stock-quote/">SPCE</a>) focuses on space tourism, offering suborbital flights for civilians.&nbsp;



I think<a href="https://investors.virgingalactic.com/news/news-details/2024/Virgin-Galactic-Completes-11th-Successful-Spaceflight/default.aspx"> there&rsquo;s some good reasons</a> to feel bullish about SPCE. This year, it embarked on its 11th mission, known as &lsquo;Galactic 06&rsquo;, which is significant as all four seats aboard VSS Unity were occupied by private astronauts.



SPCE is also developing its next-generation Delta-class ships, aiming to expand flight capacity with testing expected to commence the following year and commercial service projected for 2026.



At around $1.1 per share, SPCE is indeed a speculative gamble on the space industry&rsquo;s prospects, particularly in the space tourism sector. It&rsquo;s a concentrated play that could warrant a small position of an investors&rsquo; portfolio to mitigate risk, but the upside is there for the taking.



Namely, SPCE&rsquo;s EPS is forecasted to progressively increase to FY2028, which is when it&rsquo;s expected to reach breakeven profitability, FY2026 is when its top-line is expected to reach a massive inflection point, growing to 122.73 million.



If one has a positive thesis on the space tourism industry, then SPCE could be a way to capitalize on it due to its low valuation and strong growth prospects.



<h2>EchoStar Corporation (SATS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="165" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/satsmsn-300x165.jpg" alt="Echostar Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>)"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sats-stock-quote/">SATS</a>) provides satellite communication solutions, serving both consumer and enterprise clients across the Americas.



I feel that SATS is a much less speculative play than BA or SPCE given its established commercial operations and its<a href="https://ir.echostar.com/news-releases/news-release-details/echostar-corporation-unlocks-incremental-strategic-financial-and"> recent merger</a> with the DISH corporation. However, successfully unlocking value from the assets held by DISH will take some time, but I&rsquo;m firmly convinced that it will be able to find synergies and further improve shareholder equity.



This move is designed to optimize SATS&rsquo;s resource allocation for its goal of becoming a top provider of terrestrial mobile, satellite connectivity, and content services.



Analysts are firmly bullish on SAT&rsquo;s prospects over the next twelve months, with a predicted upside of 63.81%. However, its revenue growth and top-line is expected to be negative for the next few years while it unlocks value from the DISH merger, but significant synergies are expected post FY2026, for both revenue growth and its EPS.



On the date of publication, Matthew Farley did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed are those of the writer, subject to the<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/"> InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>Matthew started writing coverage of the financial markets during the crypto boom of 2017 and was also a team member of several fintech startups. He then started writing about Australian and U.S. equities for various publications. His work has appeared in MarketBeat, FXStreet, Cryptoslate, Seeking Alpha, and the New Scientist magazine, among others.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
		<ul><li>
						<a href="https://investorplace.com/2023/10/no-1-ai-investment-might-be-this-company-youve-never-heard-of/?cid=MKT764787&amp;eid=MKT771245">The #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You&rsquo;ve Never Heard Of</a>
					</li>
																<li>
						<a href="https://investorplace.com/2023/07/elon-musks-project-omega-stuns-silicon-valley-insiders/?cid=MKT738510&amp;eid=MKT771236">Musk&rsquo;s &ldquo;Project Omega&rdquo; May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here&rsquo;s How to Get In.</a>
					</li>
																<li>
						<a href="https://investorplace.com/2021/01/one-percenter-issues-urgent-warning/?cid=MKT499868&amp;eid=MKT793997">It doesn&rsquo;t matter if you have $500 or $5 million. Do this now.</a>
					</li>
									</ul><div>
			<div></div>
						<div></div>
					</div>
	
The post <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/if-you-can-only-buy-one-space-stock-in-april-it-better-be-one-of-these-3-names/">If You Can Only Buy One Space Stock in April, It Better Be One of These 3 Names</a> appeared first on <a href="https://investorplace.com">InvestorPlace</a>.

If You Can Only Buy One Space Stock in April, It Better Be One of These 3 Names

EchoStar: High Debt But Space-Based And Merger Opportunities

Disney/Warner/Fox sports venture draws lawmaker concerns on competition

<a href="https://investorplace.com">InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice &amp; Trading Tips</a>
I believe that investors could receive a handsome return by investing $10,000 into these seven stocks to buy by 2025. These companies are undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth, boasting attractive valuations that present a compelling opportunity for patient, long-term investors. Despite trading at discounted levels, these businesses collectively possess a diversified revenue stream, spanning multiple industries and geographic regions, mitigating concentration risk and enhancing portfolio resilience.



Looking ahead, these companies are poised for substantial growth, underpinned by favorable industry tailwinds, innovative product pipelines, and strategic expansions.



I strongly believe the stocks to buy outlined in this article will help investors reach market-beating returns in the foreseeable future. But some are less risky than others, focusing on an income strategy, which could add some much-needed stability to one&rsquo;s portfolio.



So here are seven stocks to buy before 2025. Don&rsquo;t miss out on these opportunities to get impressive gains.



<h2>Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stocks-to-buy-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Stocks to buy: smartphone with the words &quot;buy&quot; and &quot;sell&quot; displayed on the screen. The user's finger is about to press buy. Stock charts are in the background of the image. Momentum Stocks. S&amp;P 600 Stocks to Buy. breakthrough stocks. Mario Gabbeli stocks"><div>Source: Chompoo Suriyo / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mpwr-stock-quote/">MPWR</a>) specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of integrated power solutions. The company&rsquo;s product offerings include power modules, analog ICs, and integrated power delivery architectures.&nbsp;



In the fourth quarter of 2023, MPWR reported earnings of $2.04 per share, slightly below the expected $2.21, with a revenue of $454 million, which was slightly above analyst predictions.



I believe MPWR is one of those stocks to buy for a few reasons. First, the company&rsquo;s management has projected a <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/mpwr/">top-line growth</a> of about 12% annually over the next three years, and analyst expectations are even more bullish.



Namely, analysts predict that MPWR&rsquo;s EPS will increase around 49% this year, and there is incremental growth expected for this company moving forward. This then positions MPWR as one of those under-appreciated <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/technology/semiconductor/">semiconductor stocks</a> to buy, and I think it deserves a substantial investment due to these factors and more.



<h2>EchoStar Corporation (SATS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="165" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/satsmsn-300x165.jpg" alt="Echostar Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>)"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sats-stock-quote/">SATS</a>), a provider of satellite communication solutions, serves a wide range of consumer and enterprise clients throughout the Americas.&nbsp;



The main reason I&rsquo;m bullish on SATS is that it&rsquo;s navigating a recent strategic merger with DISH Corporation. Although extracting value from DISH&rsquo;s assets may require time, the potential to enhance shareholder value through synergies is promising.



Financial analysts are optimistic about EchoStar&rsquo;s future, forecasting a<a href="https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/sats/"> significant 63.81% potential return</a> over the next year. Despite expectations of short-term revenue decline as it integrates DISH&rsquo;s operations, substantial benefits are anticipated post-FY2026, likely boosting both revenue and earnings per share EPS.



Another key reason I&rsquo;m bullish is that SATS trades far below its book value per share of 0.20 at the time of writing. I expect this ratio to come closer to 1 as it unlocks equity from the DISH network merger, which makes it one of those <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/industrial/space/">space stocks</a> to buy for investors.



<h2>BHP Group (BHP)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bhp-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Smartphone with BHP Group logo in front of BHP website. BHP stock."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock</div></div>I think that BHP Group (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/bhp-stock-quote/">BHP</a>) should find a place in every investor&rsquo;s portfolio, and thus is worth a few thousand dollar investment. The company is one of the world&rsquo;s largest miners of major commodities including iron ore, copper, coal, and petroleum. It&rsquo;s also one of the world&rsquo;s largest producers of uranium, and I believe this gives a key growth driver.



BHP produces uranium as a byproduct at its Olympic Dam operations in South Australia. The operation contributes to the broader commodity mix that includes copper, which aligns with BHP&rsquo;s strategy to bolster its energy transition minerals portfolio.



It also pays a <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/bhp/dividend/">dividend yield of around 5%</a> at the time of writing and has returned a 22% return (excluding dividends) to investors over the past five years.



For the fiscal year 2024, BHP has reaffirmed its production guidance, and expects stable output for the rest of the year. BHP could be one of those stocks to buy for investors due to its strong yield and solid returns.



<h2>Tesla (TSLA)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/tsla1600-7-300x169.png" alt="Tesla (TSLA) on stock market. Tesla financial success and profit."><div>Source: Rokas Tenys / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Tesla (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tsla-stock-quote/">TSLA</a>) <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/01/29/tesla-tsla-plans-spend-10-billion-year-next-growth-phase/">has announced substantial capital expenditure</a> plans for 2024, committing over $10 billion to fuel its growth initiatives, including enhancements to its manufacturing facilities and expansion of the Supercharger network.



TSLA also plans to further ramp up production, with an anticipated increase to 2.25 million vehicles, focusing on markets outside China where it faces less competition from local manufacturers.



I think the key thing to keep in mind with TSLA is that it has undergone a cyclical pullback in CAPEX and I believe that it&rsquo;s on its way up again, despite its stock falling 16.98% to a new yearly low.



The Chinese EV market may have blindsided TSLA strategically, but I firmly believe that it remains one of the top automakers in the U.S., especially for consumers who demand an EV made on American soil. These factors then make TSLA one of those stocks to buy if investors have a long-term thesis on the stock.



<h2>IonQ (IONQ)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/quantum-computing-ionq-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A concept image of a processor representing quantum computing. IONQ Stock. quantum computing stocks"><div>Source: Amin Van / Shutterstock.com</div></div>IonQ (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ionq-stock-quote/">IONQ</a>), a leader in pure-play quantum computing, focuses on the development of trapped ion quantum computers.



I am firmly bullish on the potential for quantum computing, and I think that IONQ could be one of the best options that investors have to navigate this super-cycle.



As quantum hardware and software continue to advance, we could see transformative breakthroughs across multiple industries. IonQ&rsquo;s trapped ion approach is seen <a href="https://arxiv.org/abs/1904.04178">as one of the most promising avenues</a> for achieving the holy grail of fault-tolerant, scalable quantum computing.



For the entire year of 2024, <a href="https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/03/01/ionqs-financial-results-company-beats-full-year-consensus-on-revenue-and-bookings/">the company expects</a> its revenue to fall between $37 million and $41 million, with bookings projected to be in the range of $70 million to $90 million. In the first quarter of 2024 alone, revenue is anticipated to be between $6.5 million and $7.5 million. Despite these positive forecasts, IonQ predicts an adjusted EBITDA loss of $110.5 million for the year.



<h2>Grab (GRAB)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grab-300x169.jpg" alt="A group of Grab riders on motorbikes in Bangkok, Thailand."><div>Source: Twinsterphoto / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Grab (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/grab-stock-quote/">GRAB</a>) is one of my favorite <a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-types/penny-stocks/">penny stocks</a> and stocks to buy for investors looking to tap into the gig economy in developing countries, particularly in Southeast Asia.



Grab is a super-app company operating across eight countries in Southeast Asia, offering services like ride-hailing, food delivery, and digital payments. While it dominates the ride-sharing market in the region, Grab&rsquo;s ambitions extend far beyond transportation.



GRAB is positioned to take advantage of the rising middle classes in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and others, which it has an entrenched advantage.



Looking ahead to 2024, GRAB plans to enhance its <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/grab-holdings-limited-nasdaq-grab-173552281.html">product offerings</a> and expand into new markets. They aim to increase engagement in the development of new services, such as Family Accounts and other high-value options. Break ven profitability <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/grab/forecast/">is expected</a> in FY2025 by analysts, and in FY2026 a huge 343.36% EPS surge is on the cards.



<h2>Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/alphabet_goog_googl_1600-300x169.png" alt="Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) and Google logos seen displayed on a smartphone"><div>Source: IgorGolovniov / Shutterstock.com</div></div>In the FAANG acronym, Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/goog-stock-quote/">GOOG</a>, NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/googl-stock-quote/">GOOGL</a>) is one of my favorite stocks to buy. I feel that it has gone of the strongest competitive moats, controlling two of the world&rsquo;s most visited websites with a distinct lack of competition. It also produces an astonishing amount of free cash flow, generating $69.5 billion of it in the last twelve months.



Some of GOOG&rsquo;s recent results were also impressive. In the fourth quarter of 2023, Alphabet <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/GOOGL/earnings/">reported revenue of $86.31 billion</a>, which exceeded analyst expectations by a significant margin, as estimates were around $70.77 billion. The company&rsquo;s EPS for this quarter also surpassed expectations, coming in at $1.64 compared to the forecasted $1.60.&nbsp;



For the full year of 2024, Alphabet is expected to achieve an EPS of $6.57, indicating a robust year-over-year growth from 2023&rsquo;s performance. Revenue forecasts for 2024 suggest a substantial increase to $352.58 billion, up from $307.39 billion in 2023&#8203;.



This then make it one of those stocks to buy.



On the date of publication, Matthew Farley did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed are those of the writer, subject to the<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/"> InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>Matthew started writing coverage of the financial markets during the crypto boom of 2017 and was also a team member of several fintech startups. He then started writing about Australian and U.S. equities for various publications. His work has appeared in MarketBeat, FXStreet, Cryptoslate, Seeking Alpha, and the New Scientist magazine, among others.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
		<ul><li>
						<a href="https://investorplace.com/2023/10/no-1-ai-investment-might-be-this-company-youve-never-heard-of/?cid=MKT764787&amp;eid=MKT771245">The #1 AI Investment Might Be This Company You&rsquo;ve Never Heard Of</a>
					</li>
																<li>
						<a href="https://investorplace.com/2023/07/elon-musks-project-omega-stuns-silicon-valley-insiders/?cid=MKT738510&amp;eid=MKT771236">Musk&rsquo;s &ldquo;Project Omega&rdquo; May Be Set to Mint New Millionaires. Here&rsquo;s How to Get In.</a>
					</li>
																<li>
						<a href="https://investorplace.com/2021/01/one-percenter-issues-urgent-warning/?cid=MKT499868&amp;eid=MKT793997">It doesn&rsquo;t matter if you have $500 or $5 million. Do this now.</a>
					</li>
									</ul><div>
			<div></div>
						<div></div>
					</div>
	
The post <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/04/put-10000-in-these-7-stocks-by-2025/">Put $10,000 in These 7 Stocks by 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://investorplace.com">InvestorPlace</a>.

Put $10,000 in These 7 Stocks by 2025

Dish Network bondholders sue over asset transfers - report

Steamboat Capital Partners' Q1 short positions

AFMC

ARKK

BBMC

BFOR

BKMC

BMVP

BOUT

COIN

CVNA

DDIV

DEUS

DVLU

EQAL

ETHO

FFSM

FFTY

FLQM

FOVL

FOXA

FRTY

FSMD

FTDS

FUBO

GOOG

GOOGL

GRAB

GRPM

HAIL

HLGE

HOMZ

IMCB

IMCG

IMCV

INTC

IONQ

IVOG

IVOO

IVOV

JHMM

JPME

JSMD

KOMP

LSAT

LULU

MDRX

MDYG

MDYV

MIDE

MPLN

MPWR

MSFT

NUMG

NUMV

ONEO

ONEV

ONEY

OSCR

PAMC

PEXL

PTMC

QMOM

QQQJ

QQQN

QVAL

QVMM

RDFN

REGL

RNMC

RSPT

SCHM

SDVY

SFYX

SIXL

SMDY

SPCE

SPMD

SQEW

SYLD

TMDV

TPHD

TPLC

TSLA

USMF

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

EchoStar Stock (NASDAQ:SATS), Short Interest Report

People Also Watch