EchoStar Corporation (SATS) Shareholders & Insider Trades
EchoStar shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of EchoStar stock is Charles Ergen9.951 %, with 15.8 million shares (9.95% of the company), worth about $1.37 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 49.5%.
In Q2 2026, 825 institutional holdings reports listed 193.0 million shares worth $18.20 billion, up 12.2% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 47 transactions in the last two years: 18 sales worth $93.95 million and 2 purchases. The newest one on file is from March 6, 2026 (Akhavan Hamid, Officer and Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through March 6, 2026.
EchoStar Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest EchoStar shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Ergen9.951 % | 15.8 million | 9.95% | $1.4B |
| State Street Corporation | 10.7 million | 6.70% | $922.0M |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 10.5 million | 6.62% | $911.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 8.8 million | 5.56% | $764.0M |
| Wellington Trust Co., NA | 8.4 million | 5.28% | $727.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 5.9 million | 3.71% | $510.0M |
| Darsana Capital Partners LP | 5.0 million | 3.14% | $432.0M |
| Arini Capital Management Ltd. | 4.8 million | 3.04% | $418.0M |
| James DeFranco2.969 % | 4.7 million | 2.97% | $408.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 4.0 million | 2.49% | $343.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
EchoStar institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 825 | 193.0 million | $18.2B |
| Q1 2026 | 766 | 172.0 million | $20.1B |
| Q4 2025 | 629 | 154.0 million | $16.7B |
| Q3 2025 | 495 | 148.0 million | $11.3B |
| Q2 2025 | 361 | 132.0 million | $3.7B |
| Q1 2025 | 344 | 134.0 million | $3.4B |
| Q4 2024 | 321 | 134.0 million | $3.1B |
| Q3 2024 | 327 | 113.0 million | $2.8B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
EchoStar insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akhavan Hamid | Mar 6, 2026 | Officer and Director | Sale at price 107.52 per share. | $7.6M |
| Akhavan Hamid | Mar 6, 2026 | Officer and Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 14.04 - 16.57 per share. | $4.2M |
| Manson Dean A | Mar 5, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 114.51 - 114.60 per share. | $2.2M |
| Manson Dean A | Mar 5, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 14.04 per share. | $303,699 |
| Swieringa John W | Mar 4, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Sale at price 113.39 - 114.04 per share. | $5.7M |
| Swieringa John W | Mar 4, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 16.57 per share. | $581,408 |
| Abernathy Kathleen Q | Dec 31, 2025 | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 92.17 per share. | $161,666 |
| Akhavan Hamid | Dec 31, 2025 | Officer and Director | -- | – |
| Ergen Cantey | Dec 31, 2025 | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 92.17 per share. | $161,666 |
| Ergen Charles W | Dec 26, 2025 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Akhavan Hamid | Dec 11, 2025 | Officer and Director | Sale at price 104.09 - 108.92 per share. | $30.1M |
| Ortolf Tom A | Dec 11, 2025 | Director | Sale at price 104.06 per share. | $182,521 |
Newest 12 of 47 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most EchoStar stock?
Charles Ergen9.951 %, with 9.95% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: State Street Corporation (6.70%) and BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.62%).
How many institutions own EchoStar stock?
825 institutional holdings reports listed EchoStar shares in Q2 2026, 193.0 million shares in all worth $18.20 billion.
Are EchoStar insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 18 sales and 2 purchases (47 transactions in all); the newest on file is from March 6, 2026.
