How Analysts Are Rating Dish Network after 4Q16 Earnings

On February 24, 2017, Dish Network (DISH) stock was trading at $62.54. That was 2.5% above its 20-day moving average of $61, 2.5% above its 50-day moving average of $61, and 6.0% above its 100-day moving average of $59.

Dish generated returns of 41.5% in the trailing 12-month period and 0.50% in the trailing one-month period. The stock has fallen 0.30% in the trailing five-day period.

By comparison, peers Comcast (CMCSA), Time Warner (TWX), and Charter Communications (CHTR) generated returns of -0.30%, 0.90%, and 0.70%, respectively, in the trailing five-day period.

Of the 26 analysts covering Dish Network (DISH), 13 have given it a “buy” recommendation, and eight have given it a “hold.” There were five “sell” recommendations. The analyst consensus target price for Dish is $73.42, with a median target estimate of $69. That means Dish is trading at a discount of 10.3% to its median target price.

Dish Network makes up 0.20% of the PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ). If you’re interested in a broader exposure to television and radio, QQQ has 5.4% of its total portfolio in the sector.