SATS
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EchoStar Corporation (SATS) closed at $109.84 as of 2026-03-20, trading 258.6% above its 200-week moving average of $30.63. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 278.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 3.2x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 902 weeks of data, SATS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 53 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SATS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +9.0%.
With a market cap of $31.7 billion, SATS is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -111.3%. The stock trades at 5.5x book value.
Share count has increased 248.1% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 17.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SATS would have grown to $974, compared to $991 for the S&P 500. SATS has returned 14.0% annualized vs 14.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SATS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SATS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying SATS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +10.2% after 12 months (median +31.0%), compared to +16.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +32.9% vs +41.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SATS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SATS has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +9.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Dec 2010 | 105 | 53.7% | +35.6% | +840.6% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 8 | 10.8% | +23.7% | +491.6% |
| Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | 10 | 12.5% | +36.2% | +475.8% |
| Nov 2015 | Feb 2016 | 15 | 20.6% | +24.3% | +234.4% |
| Mar 2016 | Oct 2016 | 27 | 15.3% | +31.3% | +213.7% |
| May 2018 | Sep 2019 | 68 | 30.7% | -9.4% | +182.3% |
| Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 | 2 | 7.5% | -32.7% | +197.7% |
| Feb 2020 | Sep 2024 | 239 | 58.2% | -37.0% | +188.2% |
| May 2025 | Jun 2025 | 5 | 20.7% | N/A | +444.3% |
| Average | 53 | — | +9.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SATS below its 200-week moving average?
No. EchoStar Corporation (SATS) is currently 258.6% above its 200-week moving average of $30.63. It would need to fall to $30.63 to cross below the line.
What is SATS's 200-week moving average price?
EchoStar Corporation's 200-week moving average is $30.63 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SATS drops below its 200-week moving average?
SATS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +9.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 53 weeks on average.
Is SATS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SATS as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 54. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -111.3%. Price-to-book is 5.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SATS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.3 years, $100 invested in SATS would have grown to $974, compared to $991 for the S&P 500. That's 14.0% annualized vs 14.1% for the index. SATS has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20