BlackRock increases position in EchoStar CORP (NASDAQ: SATS) to 13.74M shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amendment on Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 13,736,010 shares of EchoStar CORP Class A Stock, representing 8.7% of the class. The filing states BlackRock has sole voting power over 13,166,282 shares and sole dispositive power over 13,736,010 shares. The cover shows the reporting period date 03/31/2026 and the amendment was signed on 04/24/2026.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 13,736,010 shares Percent of class: 8.7% Sole voting power: 13,166,282 shares +3 more

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Beneficial ownership 13,736,010 shares Class A Stock reported on Schedule 13G/A

Percent of class 8.7% Percent of Class A Stock reported

Sole voting power 13,166,282 shares Number with sole power to vote (Item 4)

Sole dispositive power 13,736,010 shares Number with sole power to dispose (Item 4)

Reporting period date 03/31/2026 Cover page reporting date

Signature date 04/24/2026 Amendment signed by Spencer Fleming

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, sole dispositive power, Reporting Business Units

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Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 8 ) EchoStar CORP Class A Stock"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

beneficially owned regulatory

"Amount beneficially owned: 13736010"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole Dispositive Power 13,736,010.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Reporting Business Units other

"beneficially owned ... by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units")"

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 8)

EchoStar CORP

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

278768106

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 278768106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 13,166,282.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 13,736,010.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

13,736,010.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

8.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: EchoStar CORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 9601 SOUTH MERIDIAN BOULEVARD ENGLEWOOD CO 80112
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 278768106
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 13736010
(b)	Percent of class: 8.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 13166282
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 13736010
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of EchoStar CORP. No one person's interest in the common stock of EchoStar CORP is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/24/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

What stake does BlackRock report in EchoStar CORP (SATS)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 13,736,010 shares (8.7%). The Schedule 13G/A amendment lists this figure with voting and dispositive power details as of the reporting date in the filing.

What voting and dispositive powers does BlackRock claim in the filing?

BlackRock reports sole voting power for 13,166,282 shares and sole dispositive power for 13,736,010 shares. The filing itemizes these powers on the cover page and in Item 4 of the schedule.

What date does the Schedule 13G/A cover for BlackRock's ownership disclosure?

The filing lists the reporting period date as 03/31/2026 and the amendment was signed 04/24/2026. Those dates appear on the cover page and signature block of the amendment.

Is the ownership reported on behalf of other BlackRock business units?

The filing states the amount reflects securities held by Reporting Business Units of BlackRock, Inc. It clarifies that other BlackRock business units may hold disaggregated positions not included in this schedule.

Does the filing identify any third party with rights to dividends or proceeds?

The filing states various persons have such rights but no single person holds more than 5% of the class. Item 6 describes that beneficiaries or shareholders of certain funds may have rights to dividends or proceeds.