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Citi says EchoStar stock doesn't fully reflect the value of the company's future SpaceX stake, leaving meaningful upside for investors.

Key Takeaways Ticker Change: EchoStar Corporation is changing its Nasdaq stock ticker symbol from "SATS" to "ECHO" Effective Date: The new ticker will begin trading on June 24, 2026 Shareholder Impact: No action is required from current shareholders; ticker conversions will happen automatically Rationale: The stock ticker transition highlights EchoStar's expansion beyond traditional satellite services into a global connectivity brand ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EchoStar Corporation, the parent company of DISH Network, Boost Mobile, Sling TV, and Hughes Network Systems, today announced that it will change its Nasdaq stock ticker symbol from "SATS" to "ECHO" to better represent the company's expanding lines of business.

Key Takeaways: SpaceX's IPO has created strong ETF demand across leveraged, active, and index-based strategies. The Procure Space ETF (UFO) remains central as the original pure-play space ETF, with its index methodology adapting for SpaceX.

EchoStar (SATS) has a sizeable stake in the newly public SpaceX (SPCX) – one that's being largely underappreciated by market participants, says New Street's senior analyst David Barden. In a recent note to clients, Barden raised his price target on the telecommunications firm to $165, indicating potential upside of an exciting 40% on its previous close.

All Eyes on SpaceX IPO Today.

Currently valued between 1.75-2.00 trillion in market capitalization, today's IPO is underwritten by Goldman Sachs (GS) and is expected to raise $75 billion.

EchoStar Corp. (NASDAQ:SATS) shares are plunging on Friday after ripping higher Thursday when traders piled into SpaceX-linked names.

Space takes over the stock market as investors gear up for rocket and AI company SpaceX's blockbuster trading debut.

SATS targets about $44.65B in transactions with AT&T and SpaceX to monetize spectrum, reduce debt and expand wireless offerings.

SATS' Wireless and Broadband gains lifted OIBDA and narrowed losses, even as Pay-TV and broadband subscriber declines persist.