EchoStar CORP Earnings Per Share Disclosure
3.Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
We present both basic earnings per share (“EPS”) and diluted EPS. Basic EPS excludes potential dilution and is computed by dividing “Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar” by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock awards were exercised and if our convertible notes, as detailed in Note 10, were converted. The potential dilution from stock awards is accounted for using the treasury stock method based on the average market value of our Class A common stock for the reporting period. The potential dilution from conversion of the Convertible Notes is accounted for using the if-converted method, which requires that all of the shares of our Class A common stock issuable upon conversion of the convertible notes will be included in the calculation of diluted EPS assuming conversion of the convertible notes at the beginning of the reporting period (or at time of issuance, if later).
The following table presents EPS amounts for all periods and the basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding used in the calculation.
For the Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||
| 2025 | | 2024 | | 2023 | ||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | | $ | (14,506,939) | $ | (124,515) | $ | (1,634,824) | ||
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax | (9,759) | (4,969) | 67,233 | ||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar - Basic | (14,497,180) | (119,546) | (1,702,057) | ||||||
Interest on dilutive Convertible Notes, net of tax (1)(7) | — | — | — | ||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to EchoStar - Diluted | $ | (14,497,180) | $ | (119,546) | $ | (1,702,057) | |||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Class A and B common stock: | |||||||||
Basic (2) | 287,589 | 274,079 | 270,842 | ||||||
Dilutive impact of Convertible Notes (3)(4)(5)(6)(7) | — | — | — | ||||||
Dilutive impact of stock awards outstanding (7) | — | — | — | ||||||
Diluted | 287,589 | 274,079 | 270,842 | ||||||
Earnings per share - Class A and B common stock: | |||||||||
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to EchoStar | $ | (50.41) | $ | (0.44) | $ | (6.28) | |||
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to EchoStar | $ | (50.41) | $ | (0.44) | $ | (6.28) | |||
| (1) | For the year ended December 31, 2023, substantially all of our interest expense was capitalized. See Note 2 for further information. |
| (2) | On November 12, 2024, we issued and sold 14.265 million shares of our Class A Common Stock to certain PIPE investors. |
| (3) | We repurchased or redeemed the principal balance of our Convertible Notes due 2024 as of March 15, 2024, the instrument’s maturity date. |
| (4) | On November 12, 2024, we issued $1.906 billion aggregate principal amount of our Convertible Secured Notes due November 30, 2030. |
| (5) | On November 12, 2024, $1.819 billion aggregate principal amount of our 0% Convertible Notes due 2025 were tendered for exchange and cancelled and an aggregate principal amount of $138 million remained outstanding. We redeemed the remaining principal balance of our 0% Convertible Notes due 2025 as of December 15, 2025, the instrument’s maturity date. |
| (6) | On November 12, 2024, $2.863 billion aggregate principal amount of our Convertible Notes due 2026 were tendered for exchange and cancelled and an aggregate principal amount of $45 million remains outstanding. |
| (7) | For both the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the interest on dilutive Convertible Notes and the dilutive impact of weighted-average shares of Class A common stock were excluded from the computation of “Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to EchoStar” because the effect would have been anti-dilutive as a result of the net loss attributable to EchoStar in the period. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, our Convertible Notes may be converted into 58 million shares, respectively. |
Certain stock awards to acquire our Class A common stock are not included in the weighted-average common shares outstanding above, as their effect is anti-dilutive. In addition, vesting of performance/market based options and rights to acquire shares of our Class A common stock granted pursuant to our performance based stock incentive plans (“Restricted Performance Units”) are both contingent upon meeting certain goals, some of which are not yet probable of being achieved. Furthermore, the warrants that we issued to certain option counterparties in connection with the Convertible Notes due 2026 are only exercisable at their expiration if the market price per share of our Class A common stock is greater than the strike price of the warrants, which strike prices range between approximately $185.75 to $245.33 per share, subject to certain adjustments. As a consequence, the following are not included in the diluted EPS calculation.
As of December 31, | ||||||
| 2025 | | 2024 | 2023 | ||
| (In thousands) | |||||
Anti-dilutive stock awards | 2,626 | 7,082 | 10,906 | |||
Performance/market based options | | 4,207 | 4,300 | 4,631 | ||
Common stock warrants | 16,151 | 16,151 | 16,151 | |||
Total | 22,984 | 27,533 | 31,688 | |||
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 27, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 29, 2024 | |
| 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 23, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Feb 21, 2019 | |
| 2017 | Feb 22, 2018 | |
| 2016 | Feb 24, 2017 | |
| 2015 | Feb 24, 2016 | |
About Earnings Per Share Disclosures
The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.
Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.