EchoStar CORP
For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 3, 2026.
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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 3, 2026
ECHO$94.62+5.2%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-08-03.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-09-30; filed 2026-11-03.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 6 previous paragraphs and 11 current paragraphs.
4 unchanged; 1 reworded; 5 added; 1 removed; 0 previous and 1 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 5 previous and 5 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (5)
Current report
On August 2, 2026, our subsidiary Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation (“HSSC”) and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries, including Hughes Network Systems, LLC (the “Hughes Filing Entities”) commenced voluntary cases under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (the “Hughes Chapter 11 Cases” and, together with the DISH Chapter 11 Cases, the “Chapter 11 Cases”) in the Bankruptcy Court to pursue confirmation of a plan of reorganization. In addition, the board of directors of HSSC established a special committee (the "HSSC Special Committee"), to which it delegated exclusive authority over matters determined by the HSSC board or the HSSC Special Committee to be conflict matters.
Current report
We Use AI Technologies in Our Business, and the Use of These Technologies Involves, among other things, Certain Technological and Legal Risks.
Current report
We use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies (collectively, “AI Technologies”) across our business, with AI Technologies integrated into most functions performed by our business units. Our use of, and investments in, AI Technologies may not produce the expected benefits on our anticipated timeline or at all. Flawed design, poor quality or improperly licensed data, inadequate oversight, defects, cybersecurity threats (including offensive use of AI Technologies) or other negative results, could impair our networks and services, cause errors in our regulatory filings, contracts, financial reporting and business decisions, harm our reputation or expose us to civil claims and other liability.
Current report
Our use of AI Technologies in our Pay-TV, Wireless, Broadband and Satellite Services and Other segments and internal processes is still developing and may not succeed. We also depend on third-party AI Technologies and infrastructure whose availability, pricing and terms we cannot control, and any disruption could harm our operations, services and reputation.
Current report
The regulatory framework for AI Technologies is evolving and uncertain, including federal efforts to challenge or preempt state AI laws and new AI laws enacted or under consideration in a number of states. New laws, or the application of existing communications, telemarketing, data privacy, competition and consumer protection laws, could limit our use of AI Technologies or increase our costs, and any actual or perceived noncompliance could result in litigation, enforcement actions, reputational harm and penalties, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Removed paragraphs (1)
Previous report
In addition, the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Cases may disrupt relationships with vendors, customers, regulators and other counterparties, may reduce vendor confidence, make it harder for us to attract new customers and contribute to customer churn across active businesses, including DISH TV and Sling TV, and may make it more difficult to attract and retain employees. Consummation of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Plan will require the devotion of management attention, and expenses related to the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Cases could be higher than anticipated.
Reworded paragraphs (1)
Previous wording
On June 30, 2026, our subsidiary, DISH DBS Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries (the “DISH DBS Filing Entities”), including DISH Wireless L.L.C. and its subsidiaries (the “DISH Wireless Filing Entities,” and together with the DISH DBS Filing Entities, the “Filing Entities”), commenced voluntary cases under chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Prepackaged Chapter 11 Cases”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”), Houston Division, to pursue confirmation of a joint prepackaged plan of reorganization (the "Prepackaged Chapter 11 Plan") that restructures certain liabilities of DISH DBS and DISH Wireless. The Plan implements the terms of a Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) entered into on March 19, 2026 with creditors now holding more than 88% of DISH DBS’s secured and unsecured notes. Confirmation of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Plan, the timing of emergence and consummation of the restructuring remain subject to approval by the Bankruptcy Court and satisfaction of applicable conditions. EchoStar Corporation is not a debtor in the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Cases, and certain subsidiaries and operating brands are not included in the proceedings. Nevertheless, the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Cases could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and prospects.
Current wording
On June 30, 2026, our subsidiary DISH DBS Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries (the “DISH DBS Filing Entities”), including DISH Wireless L.L.C. and its subsidiaries (the “DISH Wireless Filing Entities,” and together with the DISH DBS Filing Entities, the “DISH Filing Entities”), commenced voluntary cases under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “DISH Chapter 11 Cases”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division (the “Bankruptcy Court”), to pursue confirmation of a joint prepackaged chapter 11 plan, which restructures certain liabilities of the DISH Filing Entities pursuant to the terms of the Restructuring Support Agreement dated March 19, 2026 (the “RSA”). Following the commencement of the DISH Chapter 11 Cases, the DISH Filing Entities bifurcated their prepackaged plan into separate plans for the DISH DBS Filing Entities and the DISH Wireless Filing Entities. On September 29, 2026, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the DISH DBS Filing Entities’ chapter 11 plan. On October 1, 2026, all of the conditions precedent to the effective date of the DISH DBS Filing Entities’ chapter 11 plan were satisfied or waived in accordance with the terms of the such plan, and the DISH DBS Filing Entities emerged from bankruptcy. The chapter 11 cases of the DISH Wireless Filing Entities remain pending.
Rearranged current paragraphs (1)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
The DISH Wireless Filing Entities and the Hughes Filing Entities are engaged in ongoing negotiations with their respective stakeholders with the objective of formulating, soliciting, and obtaining Bankruptcy Court approval of chapter 11 plans that achieve their restructuring objectives. EchoStar Corporation is not a debtor in the Chapter 11 Cases, and certain subsidiaries and operating brands are not included in the proceedings. Nevertheless, the Chapter 11 Cases could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and prospects.