SpaceX Spectrum Deal, Analyst Price Targets, and the FCC/DOJ Risk Investors Can’t Ignore
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) has turned into one of the most closely watched U.S. telecom-and-satellite names heading into the final full week of December 2025—thanks to a powerful mix of spectrum monetization, SpaceX-linked optionality, and growing regulatory scrutiny.
By the end of the trading week that preceded Saturday, December 20, EchoStar shares had surged enough to touch a new 52‑week high near $111.39 and were trading around the mid‑$100s—a remarkable turnaround from earlier in the year and a sign that the market is pricing EchoStar less like a traditional pay‑TV/satellite operator and more like a strategically positioned spectrum-and-connectivity platform. [1]
Below is a full roundup of the news, forecasts, and…
