BLACKROCK
Rank #1
11.8%
- Shares
- 18.81M
- Change
- -903.05K
- Change %
- -4.58%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Decreased
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EchoStar Corporation (SATS) Institutional Ownership & Insider Trading History
Top SATS institutional shareholders, filing changes, and Form 4 insider activity with filters for buys, sales, option exercises, gifts, and tax withholding.
Ownership read
SATS insider sentiment: Net selling.
BLACKROCK is the largest loaded institutional holder. 75 sale rows and 0 purchase rows are visible in the loaded Form 4 history. Use the filters below to separate real buying and selling from option exercises, gifts, awards, and tax withholding.
Insider flow
SATS
Purchases—
Sales47.25M
Directional bars ignore awards, gifts, conversions, and tax withholding rows.
Top holder
18.81M
BLACKROCK
Insider stance
Net selling
$88.6M sold / — bought
Latest filing
May 18, 2026
Most recent holder or insider filing date
Rows loaded
240
120 holder / 120 insider
- Holder rows
- 120
- Market data feed
- Latest filing
- May 18, 2026
- Most recent holder or insider filing date
- Increased / initiated
- 75
- 41 decreased in loaded rows
- Insider rows
- 120
- Market data feed
Top 120 institutional holders
EchoStar Corporation (SATS) institutional ownership
Ranked by reported share count, with position changes and latest filing dates where the ownership feed supplies them.
STATE STREET CORP
Rank #2
9.15%
- Shares
- 14.55M
- Change
- +9.02M
- Change %
- +1.63%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Increased
VANGUARD GROUP INC
Rank #3
8.44%
- Shares
- 13.41M
- Change
- -11.53K
- Change %
- -9.00%
- Filing
- Dec 31, 2025
Decreased
FMR LLC
Rank #4
7.05%
- Shares
- 11.21M
- Change
- +2.03M
- Change %
- +22.07%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Increased
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Rank #5
5.47%
- Shares
- 8.69M
- Change
- +8.69M
- Change %
- —
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Initiated
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP
Rank #6
4.68%
- Shares
- 7.43M
- Change
- +7.09M
- Change %
- +20.39%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Increased
DARSANA CAPITAL PARTNERS LP
Rank #7
4.40%
- Shares
- 7.00M
- Change
- —
- Change %
- 0.00%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Unchanged
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
Rank #8
4.03%
- Shares
- 6.41M
- Change
- +6.41M
- Change %
- —
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Initiated
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Rank #9
2.94%
- Shares
- 4.67M
- Change
- +1.14M
- Change %
- +32.48%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Increased
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
Rank #10
2.66%
- Shares
- 4.23M
- Change
- +1.42M
- Change %
- +50.35%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Increased
ARINI CAPTIAL MANAGEMENT LTD
Rank #11
2.17%
- Shares
- 3.45M
- Change
- +3.45M
- Change %
- —
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Initiated
UBS GROUP AG
Rank #12
2.16%
- Shares
- 3.43M
- Change
- +809.23K
- Change %
- +30.90%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Increased
SACHEM HEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP
Rank #13
1.89%
- Shares
- 3.00M
- Change
- -2.22M
- Change %
- -42.51%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Decreased
INVESCO LTD.
Rank #14
1.58%
- Shares
- 2.51M
- Change
- +1.91M
- Change %
- +3.17%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Increased
PENTWATER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP
Rank #15
1.48%
- Shares
- 2.36M
- Change
- +1.65M
- Change %
- +2.32%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Increased
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC
Rank #16
1.28%
- Shares
- 2.03M
- Change
- -1.36M
- Change %
- -40.14%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Decreased
MORGAN STANLEY
Rank #17
1.24%
- Shares
- 1.97M
- Change
- +574.25K
- Change %
- +41.23%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Increased
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC
Rank #18
1.19%
- Shares
- 1.89M
- Change
- +230.11K
- Change %
- +13.84%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Increased
APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS
Rank #19
1.19%
- Shares
- 1.88M
- Change
- -579.53K
- Change %
- -23.52%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Decreased
CONTRARIUS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD
Rank #20
1.18%
- Shares
- 1.88M
- Change
- -299.50K
- Change %
- -13.73%
- Filing
- Mar 31, 2026
Decreased
| # | Institution | % held | Shares | Change | Change % | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8% | 18.81M | -903.05K Decreased | -4.58% | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 2 | 9.15% | 14.55M | +9.02M Increased | +1.63% | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 3 | 8.44% | 13.41M | -11.53K Decreased | -9.00% | Dec 31, 2025 | |
| 4 | 7.05% | 11.21M | +2.03M Increased | +22.07% | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 5 | 5.47% | 8.69M | +8.69M Initiated | — | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 6 | 4.68% | 7.43M | +7.09M Increased | +20.39% | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 7 | DARSANA CAPITAL PARTNERS LP | 4.40% | 7.00M | — Unchanged | 0.00% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 8 | 4.03% | 6.41M | +6.41M Initiated | — | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 9 | 2.94% | 4.67M | +1.14M Increased | +32.48% | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 10 | 2.66% | 4.23M | +1.42M Increased | +50.35% | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 11 | ARINI CAPTIAL MANAGEMENT LTD | 2.17% | 3.45M | +3.45M Initiated | — | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 12 | 2.16% | 3.43M | +809.23K Increased | +30.90% | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 13 | SACHEM HEAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP | 1.89% | 3.00M | -2.22M Decreased | -42.51% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 14 | 1.58% | 2.51M | +1.91M Increased | +3.17% | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 15 | PENTWATER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP | 1.48% | 2.36M | +1.65M Increased | +2.32% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 16 | 1.28% | 2.03M | -1.36M Decreased | -40.14% | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 17 | 1.24% | 1.97M | +574.25K Increased | +41.23% | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 18 | 1.19% | 1.89M | +230.11K Increased | +13.84% | Mar 31, 2026 | |
| 19 | APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS | 1.19% | 1.88M | -579.53K Decreased | -23.52% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 20 | CONTRARIUS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD | 1.18% | 1.88M | -299.50K Decreased | -13.73% | Mar 31, 2026 |
Showing 20 of 120 matching institutional rows.Load more institutions
Recent insider transactions
EchoStar Corporation (SATS) Form 4 filings
Action codes are translated so open-market buys and sales are separate from awards, gifts, conversions, and tax withholding.
WADE, WILLIAM DAVID
Director
- Shares
- 5.00K
- % company
- <0.01%
- Price
- Not reported
- Value
- Not reported
Filed May 18, 2026
WADE, WILLIAM DAVID
Director
- Shares
- 5.00K
- % company
- <0.01%
- Price
- $24.49
- Value
- $122,450
Filed May 18, 2026
ERGEN, CHARLES W
Director, CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO, 10% Owner
- Shares
- 2.93M
- % company
- 1.85%
- Price
- No cash value
- Value
- No cash value
Filed May 13, 2026
ERGEN, CHARLES W
Director, CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO, 10% Owner
- Shares
- 1.90M
- % company
- 1.20%
- Price
- No cash value
- Value
- No cash value
Filed May 13, 2026
ERGEN, CHARLES W
Director, CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO, 10% Owner
- Shares
- 1.90M
- % company
- 1.20%
- Price
- Not reported
- Value
- Not reported
Filed May 13, 2026
TELLURAY, HOLDINGS, LLC
10% Owner
- Shares
- 2.93M
- % company
- 1.85%
- Price
- No cash value
- Value
- No cash value
Filed May 13, 2026
ERGEN, TWO-YEAR MAY 2025 SATS GRAT
10% Owner
- Shares
- 1.90M
- % company
- 1.20%
- Price
- Not reported
- Value
- Not reported
Filed May 13, 2026
ERGEN, CHARLES W
Director, CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO, 10% Owner
- Shares
- 3.31M
- % company
- 2.09%
- Price
- Not reported
- Value
- Not reported
Filed May 13, 2026
ERGEN, CHARLES W
Director, CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO, 10% Owner
- Shares
- 381.13K
- % company
- 0.24%
- Price
- No cash value
- Value
- No cash value
Filed May 13, 2026
ORTOLF, TOM A
Director
- Shares
- 5.00K
- % company
- <0.01%
- Price
- No cash value
- Value
- No cash value
Filed Apr 1, 2026
WADE, WILLIAM DAVID
Director
- Shares
- 5.00K
- % company
- <0.01%
- Price
- No cash value
- Value
- No cash value
Filed Apr 1, 2026
BROKAW, GEORGE R
Director
- Shares
- 5.00K
- % company
- <0.01%
- Price
- No cash value
- Value
- No cash value
Filed Apr 1, 2026
| # | Insider | % company | Action | Shares | Price | Value | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WADE, WILLIAM DAVID Director | <0.01% | Sale to issuer | 5.00K | Not reported | Not reported | May 18, 2026 |
| 2 | WADE, WILLIAM DAVID Director | <0.01% | Award / grant | 5.00K | $24.49 | $122,450 | May 18, 2026 |
| 3 | ERGEN, CHARLES W Director, CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO, 10% Owner | 1.85% | Award / grant | 2.93M | No cash value | No cash value | May 13, 2026 |
| 4 | ERGEN, CHARLES W Director, CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO, 10% Owner | 1.20% | Award / grant | 1.90M | No cash value | No cash value | May 13, 2026 |
| 5 | ERGEN, CHARLES W Director, CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO, 10% Owner | 1.20% | Sale to issuer | 1.90M | Not reported | Not reported | May 13, 2026 |
| 6 | TELLURAY, HOLDINGS, LLC 10% Owner | 1.85% | Award / grant | 2.93M | No cash value | No cash value | May 13, 2026 |
| 7 | ERGEN, TWO-YEAR MAY 2025 SATS GRAT 10% Owner | 1.20% | Sale to issuer | 1.90M | Not reported | Not reported | May 13, 2026 |
| 8 | ERGEN, CHARLES W Director, CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO, 10% Owner | 2.09% | Sale to issuer | 3.31M | Not reported | Not reported | May 13, 2026 |
| 9 | ERGEN, CHARLES W Director, CHAIRMAN, PRES and CEO, 10% Owner | 0.24% | Award / grant | 381.13K | No cash value | No cash value | May 13, 2026 |
| 10 | ORTOLF, TOM A Director | <0.01% | Award / grant | 5.00K | No cash value | No cash value | Apr 1, 2026 |
| 11 | WADE, WILLIAM DAVID Director | <0.01% | Award / grant | 5.00K | No cash value | No cash value | Apr 1, 2026 |
| 12 | BROKAW, GEORGE R Director | <0.01% | Award / grant | 5.00K | No cash value | No cash value | Apr 1, 2026 |
Showing 12 of 120 matching Form 4 rows. Percent of company uses current shares outstanding when available.Load more insiders
Frequently asked
Common questions.
Who are the largest SATS shareholders?
BLACKROCK is the largest institutional holder in the loaded SATS ownership feed, with 18.81 million shares, or about 11.83% of shares outstanding. The table ranks additional institutions by reported share count.
What is institutional ownership of SATS?
The current TECHi snapshot has 120 loaded institutional rows for EchoStar Corporation. 75 rows are marked increased or initiated, while 41 rows are marked decreased, with the latest holder filing dated Mar 31, 2026.
Where can I see EchoStar Corporation insider transactions?
The insider transaction table currently shows 120 loaded Form 4 rows for SATS, with the latest insider filing dated May 18, 2026. It separates purchases, sales, option exercises, awards, gifts, and tax withholding so administrative transactions are not confused with open-market trades.
Are SATS insiders buying or selling?
The loaded SATS Form 4 rows currently read Net selling: 75 sale rows and 0 purchase rows. Awards, gifts, conversions, and tax withholding are shown separately because they do not carry the same signal as open-market buying or selling.
Who is the most active SATS insider in the loaded filings?
ERGEN, CHARLES W is the most active insider by absolute share movement in the loaded SATS rows, with 54.05 million shares moving across the visible filing history. Review the action labels before treating that activity as buying or selling.