Strong Quarter For Echostar Communications

Echostar (DISH) reported very good 4Q06 earnings. EPS, revenue, and EBITDA were 34 cents, $2.6 billion, and $615 million compared to consensus estimates of 32 cents, $2.54 billion, and $603 million. There were a number of EBITDA estimates in the $590 million range as well. Subscriber metrics also looked very good. The bottom line is […]

Echostar: I Prefer Other Multichannel TV Stocks

Echostar (DISH) reported 3Q05 revenue and EBITDA right in line with expectations at $2.1 billion and $501 million, respectively. However, the EBITDA figure included a $35.1 million one-time benefit. Therefore, EBITDA appears to be short of expectations and is likely the reason the shares are trading down over 2% as the conference call wraps up. […]