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Echostar Updates CEO Hamid Akhavan’s Compensation Agreement

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Echostar Updates CEO Hamid Akhavan’s Compensation Agreement

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An update from Echostar ( (SATS) ) is now available.

On December 26, 2025, EchoStar Corporation entered into a new letter agreement with recently appointed Chief Executive Officer Hamid Akhavan, replacing his prior October 2, 2023 arrangement while keeping his base salary and bonus opportunity unchanged. The updated agreement, which runs through December 31, 2026, enhances Akhavan’s compensation package by accelerating vesting of the final tranche of his December 31, 2023 option award upon a qualifying termination and clarifies that any future equity awards will be granted at the discretion of the chairman and the executive compensation committee, underscoring the board’s tailored approach to CEO incentives and retention.

The most recent analyst rating on (SATS) stock is a Hold with a $111.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Echostar stock, see the SATS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SATS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SATS is a Neutral.

Echostar’s overall stock score is primarily impacted by its poor financial performance, which presents significant risks. However, strong technical indicators suggest positive market momentum, partially offsetting financial concerns. The valuation remains unattractive due to negative earnings and lack of dividends. Strategic initiatives and leadership changes offer potential future growth, but current financial challenges weigh heavily on the score.

To see Spark’s full report on SATS stock, click here.

More about Echostar

EchoStar Corporation operates in the communications and satellite services industry, providing satellite solutions and related communications services to commercial and government customers worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 4,202,534

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $30.4B

Find detailed analytics on SATS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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