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EchoStar (ECHO) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 3, 2026
EchoStar (ECHO) reported revenue of $3.6B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -4% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 14.3%, net earnings $8.5B (236.6% of revenue).
EchoStar, Q2 2026: revenue $3.6B (-4% year over year), operating margin 14.3%, net earnings $8.5B, operating cash flow −$10.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.6B | -2% | -4% |
| Operating profit | $513M | +31% | — |
| Net earnings | $8.5B | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$10.0M | -104% | -233% |
What changed
Revenue was $3.6B in Q2 2026, down 4% year over year and down 2% from the previous quarter. Service and other revenue was the largest line at 92% of revenue. Service and other revenue lost $0.24B year over year (down 7%), 160% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.51B, a 14.3% margin (up 20.1 points year over year). Total costs fell 22% while revenue fell 4%. Net earnings were $8.5B. The effective tax rate was 13.6%. Non-operating items added $9.3B, 95% of pre-tax earnings, so the bottom line overstates operating performance.
Operating cash flow was −$0.01B. Non-cash charges added back $0.17B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $8.7B. Capital expenditures of $0.09B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.10B.
Questions
What was EchoStar's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
EchoStar (ECHO) reported revenue of $3.6B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -4% from a year earlier and -2% from the quarter before.
Was EchoStar profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $513M (14.3% of revenue) and net earnings $8.5B.
Source: EchoStar 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.