This summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.
The experts believe that the merger between DISH and EchoStar, along with the appointment of a new CEO, was a warranted move due to DISH's significant decline in stock price. However, they caution that it is too early to determine if DISH's prospects have improved. They also highlight the competitive nature of the industry and note that the benefits of the merger may not be noticeable for a while. Overall, they advise caution due to the uncertainty surrounding the company.
DISH is cheap at 6X earnings, but momentum is quite weak, with a new low today, and down 58% this year. Debt is the issue (8X cash flow) but also earnings are expected to decline sharply in the next two years. It has seen some executive turnover, estimates are declining and the last quarter was weak. A catalyst is needed to turn this around, and frankly we can't think of many. In a higher rate environment the debt is going to hurt more. A recession could hurt advertising. We do not find it attractive.
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#5 loser in Q1, down 33%. They keep losing subscribers, and their cell phone expansion is going poorly.
DISH Network Corporation is a American stock, trading under the symbol DISH-Q on the NASDAQ (DISH). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:DISH or DISH-Q
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On 2023-12-29, DISH Network Corporation (DISH-Q) stock closed at a price of $5.76.
Regarding the merger between DISH and EchoStar along with DISH announcing a new CEO, we think the move was warranted as DISH is down -74% year-to-date. It is too early to say if DISH's prospects have changed because the merger is still not complete. From a purely speculative standpoint, the industry is very competitive, so these two joining forces could prove to be benefeicial, but DISH's recent quarter was another weak one, and ad revenue and costs may continue to be concerns. We think the deal makes sense, but it likely will take a while before benefits are noticeable. Meanwhile, we would stay cautious due to the overall uncertainty.
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