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EPAM Systems (EPAM)


Market Price (6/21/2026): $76.99 | Market Cap: $4.1 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: IT Consulting & Other Services

EPAM Systems (EPAM)


Market Price (6/21/2026): $76.99
Market Cap: $4.1 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: IT Consulting & Other Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.2%, FCF Yield is 13%

Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -18%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -64%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.5 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 47%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity. Themes include AI Software Platforms, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -95%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -137%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 18%

Key risks
EPAM key risks include [1] significant operational and business challenges stemming from geopolitical instability related to the war in Ukraine and surrounding regions.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.2%, FCF Yield is 13%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -18%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
3 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -64%
4 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.5 Bil
5 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 47%
6 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity. Themes include AI Software Platforms, Show more.
7 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -95%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -137%
8 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 18%
9 Key risks
EPAM key risks include [1] significant operational and business challenges stemming from geopolitical instability related to the war in Ukraine and surrounding regions.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/18/2026

EPAM Systems (EPAM) stock has lost about 45% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Weaker-than-expected full-year 2026 revenue guidance. On February 19, 2026, EPAM Systems reported its fiscal Q4 2025 results, with revenues of $1.408 billion missing estimates by approximately $10.5 million. More critically, the company's full-year 2026 organic constant currency revenue growth guidance of 3% to 6% disappointed investors who had anticipated a more significant acceleration beyond the 4.9% pace of fiscal year 2025. This tempered outlook suggested a deceleration in demand for IT services, weighing heavily on investor sentiment.

2. Significant analyst downgrades and price target reductions. Following the fiscal Q4 2025 earnings and the subdued 2026 guidance, multiple analyst firms revised their ratings and lowered price targets for EPAM. On February 20, 2026, Citigroup adjusted its price target from $225 to $155, while JP Morgan moved its target from $215 to $183. This trend continued into fiscal Q2 2026, with Jefferies downgrading EPAM Systems from "Buy" to "Hold" on May 29, 2026, and lowering its price target from $130 to $110. This downgrade, reflecting a cautious outlook on EPAM's near-term performance amidst broader concerns, was compounded by similar adjustments from other firms like Guggenheim and Goldman Sachs. Most recently, on June 15, 2026, Wedbush set a price target of $99.

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Updated on 6/18/2026

EPAM Systems (EPAM) stock has lost about 45% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Weaker-than-expected full-year 2026 revenue guidance. On February 19, 2026, EPAM Systems reported its fiscal Q4 2025 results, with revenues of $1.408 billion missing estimates by approximately $10.5 million. More critically, the company's full-year 2026 organic constant currency revenue growth guidance of 3% to 6% disappointed investors who had anticipated a more significant acceleration beyond the 4.9% pace of fiscal year 2025. This tempered outlook suggested a deceleration in demand for IT services, weighing heavily on investor sentiment.

2. Significant analyst downgrades and price target reductions. Following the fiscal Q4 2025 earnings and the subdued 2026 guidance, multiple analyst firms revised their ratings and lowered price targets for EPAM. On February 20, 2026, Citigroup adjusted its price target from $225 to $155, while JP Morgan moved its target from $215 to $183. This trend continued into fiscal Q2 2026, with Jefferies downgrading EPAM Systems from "Buy" to "Hold" on May 29, 2026, and lowering its price target from $130 to $110. This downgrade, reflecting a cautious outlook on EPAM's near-term performance amidst broader concerns, was compounded by similar adjustments from other firms like Guggenheim and Goldman Sachs. Most recently, on June 15, 2026, Wedbush set a price target of $99.

3. Persistent macroeconomic headwinds and cautious demand in the IT services sector. EPAM has faced ongoing challenges from a "rapidly evolving macroeconomic landscape" and a "still-uncertain macroeconomic environment for IT services" throughout the period. This environment has led to increased client caution, impacting decision-making and extending sales cycles, as highlighted during the company's fiscal Q4 2025 earnings call. Even a fiscal Q1 2026 earnings per share beat, reported on May 6, 2026, was overshadowed by a lack of detailed revenue disclosure and further "cautious forward commentary," contributing to a subsequent stock decline.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -45.6% change in EPAM stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/20/2026 was primarily driven by a -48.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820266202026Change
Stock Price ($)141.0076.64-45.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,4575,5551.8%
Net Income Margin (%)6.9%7.0%0.6%
P/E Multiple20.510.7-48.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)55542.1%
Cumulative Contribution-45.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EPAM-45.6% 
Market (SPY)9.2%-4.4%
Sector (XLK)38.1%-13.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -59.0% change in EPAM stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/20/2026 was primarily driven by a -61.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020256202026Change
Stock Price ($)187.0076.64-59.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,2985,5554.9%
Net Income Margin (%)7.0%7.0%-0.8%
P/E Multiple28.010.7-61.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)56543.3%
Cumulative Contribution-59.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EPAM-59.0% 
Market (SPY)9.9%15.1%
Sector (XLK)34.1%7.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -56.1% change in EPAM stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/20/2026 was primarily driven by a -55.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120256202026Change
Stock Price ($)174.4976.64-56.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,8645,55514.2%
Net Income Margin (%)8.5%7.0%-17.8%
P/E Multiple24.110.7-55.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)57545.6%
Cumulative Contribution-56.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EPAM-56.1% 
Market (SPY)28.1%24.3%
Sector (XLK)66.8%13.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -70.1% change in EPAM stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/20/2026 was primarily driven by a -68.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236202026Change
Stock Price ($)256.6276.64-70.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,8645,55514.2%
Net Income Margin (%)8.9%7.0%-21.6%
P/E Multiple34.310.7-68.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)58547.3%
Cumulative Contribution-70.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/20/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EPAM-70.1% 
Market (SPY)85.7%38.0%
Sector (XLK)137.9%30.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
EPAM Return87%-51%-9%-21%-12%-57%-76%
Peers Return38%-39%36%-2%-27%-43%-53%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%98%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
EPAM Win Rate75%42%42%33%58%17% 
Peers Win Rate61%36%56%53%39%17% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
EPAM Max Drawdown-20%-74%-46%-46%-47%-60% 
Peers Max Drawdown-19%-44%-19%-28%-48%-49% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ACN, CTSH, GLOB. See EPAM Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/18/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventEPAMS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-10.2%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven7 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-33.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven93 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-22.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.3%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven25 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-10.2%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.4%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven101 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-17.2%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven18 days62 days

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In The Past

EPAM Systems's stock fell 0.0% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventEPAMS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-33.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven93 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-22.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.3%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven25 days105 days

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In The Past

EPAM Systems's stock fell 0.0% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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About EPAM Systems (EPAM)

EPAM Systems is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and software development services. The company helps clients transform and innovate by offering end-to-end solutions, ranging from initial strategy and design to complex system integration, implementation, and ongoing maintenance and support. Essentially, EPAM partners with businesses to build, enhance, and manage their digital capabilities and technological infrastructure.

EPAM's comprehensive suite of services includes custom software development, digital product engineering, and cross-platform migration. They also specialize in IT infrastructure management, quality assurance, and automation, ensuring robust and efficient operations for their clients. Furthermore, EPAM provides a range of consulting services spanning business, technology, data, and experience design, and is involved in cutting-edge physical product development leveraging artificial intelligence, robotics, and virtual reality.

EPAM serves a diverse global client base across multiple industries. Key sectors include financial services, travel and consumer, software and high-tech, business information and media, and life sciences and healthcare. This broad market reach allows EPAM to apply its deep engineering expertise to solve complex challenges for a wide array of enterprise clients seeking digital transformation and innovation.

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1. Accenture, focused on digital product engineering.

2. Like IBM's tech services, but specializing in building modern software and digital platforms.

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  • Digital Platform & Software Engineering: Provides services including requirements analysis, platform implementation, integration, custom software development, and maintenance.
  • Infrastructure Management Services: Offers management for application, database, network, server, storage, and systems operations across various infrastructures.
  • Quality Assurance & Testing Services: Delivers software application testing, test management, automation, and security testing to enhance quality and protect systems.
  • IT Consulting Services: Provides advisory expertise across business, experience, technology, data, and technical domains.
  • Digital & Product Design Solutions: Encompasses strategy, design, creative services, and physical product development utilizing advanced technologies.

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EPAM Systems primarily sells its digital platform engineering and software development services to other companies (B2B model). While EPAM's revenue is diversified across a large client base and no single customer publicly accounts for 10% or more of its annual revenue, the company serves numerous prominent global enterprises across various industries. Among its major customers, EPAM has engaged with and provided services to large, well-known companies such as:
  • Google (GOOGL)
  • SAP (SAP)
  • UBS (UBS)
  • Expedia Group (EXPE)

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Balazs Fejes, Chief Executive Officer & President

Balazs Fejes was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of EPAM Systems in September 2025. Before assuming the CEO role, he served as President of EU and APAC Markets.

Jason Peterson, Chief Financial Officer, SVP & Treasurer

Jason Peterson joined EPAM Systems in 2017 and leads Global Finance, Corporate Development, and Procurement. He has over 25 years of finance experience in the technology industry. Prior to EPAM, he held multiple leadership roles at Cognizant Technology Solutions, including financial planning and analysis, merger and acquisition diligence and integration, and financial process transformation. He also served as Chief Financial Officer for E&C Medical Intelligence, a venture-backed software and services company. His career also includes various accounting and finance roles at ATI Technologies, Philips Semiconductors, Silicon Graphics, and Hewlett-Packard.

Arkadiy Dobkin, Executive Chairman

Arkadiy Dobkin is the principal co-founder of EPAM Systems, establishing the company in 1993. He served as CEO and President from the company's inception until September 2025, when he transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman. Before co-founding EPAM, Mr. Dobkin held technical and product leadership positions at companies such as SAP, Prudential Insurance, and Colgate-Palmolive.

Elaina Shekhter, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, SVP

Elaina Shekhter serves as the Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer and Senior Vice President at EPAM Systems. She has held various leadership roles within EPAM, including Global Head of Business Development.

Larry Solomon, Chief People Officer, SVP

Larry Solomon is the Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President at EPAM Systems.

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The key risks to EPAM Systems' business include:
  1. Geopolitical Tensions and Macroeconomic Volatility: EPAM Systems faces significant exposure to global economic uncertainties, trade tensions, and potential recessions, which can lead to reduced enterprise technology spending and slower decision-making for new projects. The company's operations are particularly vulnerable to geopolitical tensions, such as the war in Ukraine, which has led to operational risks, geographic repositioning of employees, and resulting financial costs and margin pressures.
  2. Technological Disruption and AI Integration: The intense competition within the artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud sectors requires continuous adaptation and substantial investment from EPAM. There is a risk that generative AI, while creating new demand, could also reduce the amount of billable work by increasing productivity in software engineering, potentially leading to stagnating or declining revenues if not strategically managed. EPAM's future prospects depend on its success in generating demand and achieving better pricing for AI-related projects.
  3. Talent Acquisition, Retention, and Rising Operational Costs: Attracting and retaining highly skilled talent, particularly in specialized areas like Generative AI and cloud architecture, is crucial for EPAM to deliver complex digital engineering solutions and maintain its capacity to innovate. The competition for such talent is intense and comes at a premium, contributing to higher operating expenses and ongoing margin pressures for the company.

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EPAM Systems (symbol: EPAM) operates within several significant addressable markets globally. The primary markets for its main products and services include: * Digital Transformation Market: The global digital transformation market was estimated at USD 1,070.43 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4,617.78 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 28.5% from 2025 to 2030. Another report indicates the market size was USD 1.49 trillion in 2025 and is predicted to reach approximately USD 12.53 trillion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 23.73% from 2026 to 2035. North America held over 43.0% of the revenue share in this market in 2024. * Custom Software Development Market: The global custom software development market size was valued at USD 43.21 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase from USD 53.02 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 334.49 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 22.71% from 2025 to 2034. Another source estimates the market at USD 44.2 billion in 2025, expected to reach USD 213.4 billion by 2035 with a CAGR of 17.3% from 2026 to 2035. North America dominated this market with a 34% share in 2024. * Software Development Services Market: The global software development services market was valued at US$194.76 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach US$335.58 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2026 to 2032. Another report estimates the global market at approximately USD 340.72 billion in 2026, projected to reach USD 360.75 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 11.74% from 2026 to 2035. * IT Consulting Services Market: The global IT consulting services market size was approximately USD 78.03 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 129.15 billion by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 6.50% between 2025 and 2034. Another estimate indicates the market size was USD 117.1 billion by the end of 2025 and is expected to reach USD 278.779 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 11.452% from 2025 to 2033. North America holds a significant share, contributing around 35% of global consulting demand. * Software Testing and QA Services Market: As of 2024, the global software testing and QA services market is valued at USD 38.12 billion and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 12.6% over the forecast period, reaching approximately USD 99.105 billion by 2032. Another source indicates the market size was valued at USD 55.8 billion in 2024, expected to grow to USD 112.5 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 7.2%. North America accounted for a significant share in 2024. * IT Infrastructure Management Services Market: The global IT infrastructure management tools market size was calculated at USD 25.46 billion in 2024 and is predicted to increase from USD 27.91 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 63.91 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 9.64% from 2025 to 2034. The managed IT infrastructure services market size is forecast to increase by USD 84.1 billion, at a CAGR of 6.4% between 2024 and 2029. Global IT Infrastructure Services Market size was valued at USD 120.15 million in 2025 and is poised to grow from USD 132.77 million in 2026 to USD 326.1 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 10.5% during the forecast period. North America leads this market. * Platform Engineering Services Market: The global platform engineering services market size was estimated at USD 5,541.1 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 23,908.0 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 23.7% from 2024 to 2030. Another report anticipates the market to exceed USD 44.56 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 23.50% from 2023 to 2033. North America dominated with a revenue share of over 40.0% in 2023. * Product Design and Development Services Market: The global product design and development services market size was valued at USD 17.06 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 32.93 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.08% from 2024 to 2030. The market is expected to reach US$ 29.23 billion by 2034 from US$ 12.60 billion in 2025, registering a CAGR of 9.8% during 2026–2034. Asia Pacific dominated this market with the largest revenue share of 41.9% in 2023.

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EPAM Systems (EPAM) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:

  1. Expansion of AI-Native and Generative AI Services: EPAM is heavily focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence, particularly in AI-native enterprise transformation and Generative AI integration. The company anticipates substantial growth in revenues from its AI-native services, projecting to scale these beyond $600 million in 2026, a significant increase from $105 million in Q4 2025. This focus positions EPAM to benefit from the accelerating deployment of AI by large organizations.
  2. Continued Digital Transformation and Legacy Modernization: The company expects a rebound in demand for services related to digital transformation and legacy system modernization. This ongoing need among clients for advanced customer-centric solutions and updating existing IT infrastructure will continue to be a core driver, capitalizing on EPAM's established engineering expertise.
  3. Optimization and Diversification of Global Delivery Model: EPAM's strategy includes optimizing its global delivery capabilities, which involves expanding into new geographic regions such as India and Mexico. This diversification enhances the company's ability to serve a broader client base and deliver services efficiently.
  4. Strategic Partnerships and Targeted Acquisitions: EPAM plans to engage in disciplined M&A activities and continue leveraging strategic partnerships to expand its offerings and market reach. For example, the acquisition of NEORIS contributed to revenue growth in 2025. The company also highlights partnerships with major technology providers like Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud to integrate advanced AI technologies and deliver transformative solutions.

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Share Repurchases

  • In March 2026, EPAM Systems initiated a $300 million accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement, part of an existing $1.0 billion authorization, leaving $452.5 million remaining under the authorization.
  • EPAM repurchased $662.159 million in shares in 2025.
  • The company executed share buybacks totaling $398.028 million in 2024 and $164.9 million in 2023.

Share Issuance

  • Cash provided by financing activities primarily includes proceeds from shares purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • As of December 31, 2023, 607 thousand shares of common stock were available for issuance under the ESPP.

Outbound Investments

  • In late 2024, EPAM acquired First Derivative for $290 million and NEORIS for $630 million. The First Derivative acquisition strengthened financial services consulting, while NEORIS expanded capabilities in Latin America and Europe.
  • In 2022, EPAM completed two acquisitions with a total purchase price of $13.6 million to expand its commerce platform capabilities and geographic reach.
  • During 2021, the company made seven acquisitions, which contributed 4.3% to its revenue growth for the year.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $28.42 million in 2023, $81.63 million in 2022, and $111.5 million in 2021.
  • Anticipated capital expenditures are $32.15 million for 2024 and $42.24 million for 2025.
  • A primary focus of capital allocation includes significant investments in training and development programs for its engineering talent, including targeted training, innovation labs, and internal production projects. The company is also making investments in AI capabilities to drive growth in AI-native and foundational services.

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EPAMACNCTSHGLOBMedian
NameEPAM Sys.AccentureCognizan.Globant  
Mkt Price76.64127.9843.7030.7460.17
Mkt Cap4.178.420.81.312.5
Rev LTM5,55573,10121,4062,45113,481
Op Inc LTM53711,5153,3792321,958
FCF LTM54412,5822,4702531,507
FCF 3Y Avg51310,4982,0011901,257
CFO LTM59413,1822,7573401,676
CFO 3Y Avg55111,0942,2943111,423

Growth & Margins

EPAMACNCTSHGLOBMedian
NameEPAM Sys.AccentureCognizan.Globant  
Rev Chg LTM14.2%6.7%6.5%-0.2%6.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.8%4.8%3.4%10.1%4.8%
Rev Chg Q7.6%5.6%5.8%-0.7%5.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.8%1.4%1.4%-0.2%1.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM0.8%8.3%9.0%-0.7%4.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-1.5%5.7%4.8%3.3%4.0%
Op Mgn LTM9.7%15.8%15.8%9.5%12.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg10.6%15.6%15.5%9.7%13.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%0.1%0.0%0.1%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM10.7%18.0%12.9%13.9%13.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg11.0%16.1%11.3%13.2%12.2%
FCF/Rev LTM9.8%17.2%11.5%10.3%10.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg10.3%15.2%9.8%8.0%10.0%

Valuation

EPAMACNCTSHGLOBMedian
NameEPAM Sys.AccentureCognizan.Globant  
Mkt Cap4.178.420.81.312.5
P/S0.71.11.00.50.9
P/Op Inc7.76.86.25.76.5
P/EBIT7.77.25.97.07.1
P/E10.710.19.412.010.4
P/CFO6.95.97.63.96.4
Total Yield9.4%15.0%11.4%8.4%10.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%5.0%0.7%0.0%0.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.1%6.5%6.0%5.8%5.9%
D/E0.10.10.10.30.1
Net D/E-0.2-0.0-0.00.2-0.0

Returns

EPAMACNCTSHGLOBMedian
NameEPAM Sys.AccentureCognizan.Globant  
1M Rtn-25.7%-28.0%-16.5%-24.3%-25.0%
3M Rtn-44.2%-35.5%-29.1%-31.2%-33.4%
6M Rtn-63.4%-52.3%-48.2%-55.8%-54.0%
12M Rtn-53.0%-54.0%-40.9%-64.9%-53.5%
3Y Rtn-64.5%-56.7%-27.1%-83.0%-60.6%
1M Excs Rtn-25.7%-29.6%-16.1%-25.6%-25.7%
3M Excs Rtn-57.0%-50.1%-42.0%-45.3%-47.7%
6M Excs Rtn-73.1%-62.6%-57.4%-63.7%-63.2%
12M Excs Rtn-79.9%-83.3%-69.4%-92.2%-81.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-136.7%-128.6%-100.0%-155.3%-132.6%

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Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Professional services5,4284,6984,6624,8003,739
Licensing and other revenues2930292519
Total5,4574,7284,6914,8253,758


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20152014201320122010
North America11291673928
Europe6950353315
Russia57793
Other-0-3171
Unallocated-80-58-33-21 
Corporate    -15
Total10686766633


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$76.64 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.1 
First Trading Date02/08/2012 
Distance from 52W High-65.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$106.58$155.00
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-28.1%-50.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility49.7%46.8%
Downside Capture113.44157.38
Upside Capture-133.6825.41
Correlation (SPY)-3.5%25.0%
EPAM Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-1.61-0.33-0.250.701.001.15
Up Beta-0.140.150.140.340.890.97
Down Beta-0.46-0.73-0.140.781.191.26
Up Capture-194%-100%-78%-1%37%69%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days6142559128381
Down Capture-261%71%26%163%137%110%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days14273865121367

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EPAM
EPAM-54.8%46.7%-1.55-
Sector ETF (XLK)59.9%23.1%1.9612.3%
Equity (SPY)26.5%12.4%1.6123.1%
Gold (GLD)24.2%27.5%0.77-3.6%
Commodities (DBC)19.8%18.8%0.83-3.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.0%13.7%0.5216.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-40.0%42.5%-1.0822.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EPAM
EPAM-31.6%54.6%-0.47-
Sector ETF (XLK)22.9%25.3%0.8040.2%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.1%0.6243.4%
Gold (GLD)17.1%18.3%0.760.7%
Commodities (DBC)7.5%19.4%0.292.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.9%18.9%0.0035.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)11.0%54.2%0.4019.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EPAM
EPAM0.4%46.0%0.19-
Sector ETF (XLK)25.4%24.7%0.9351.6%
Equity (SPY)15.3%18.0%0.7352.2%
Gold (GLD)12.3%16.1%0.632.4%
Commodities (DBC)5.9%18.0%0.2610.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.3%20.7%0.2240.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.8%1.0015.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date5292026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity9.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 51520262.5%
Average Daily Volume1.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity53.8 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares17.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/10/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/7/2026-4.8%-14.0%-7.2%
2/19/2026-0.2%-0.4%-1.2%
11/6/20254.3%7.4%23.8%
8/7/20250.2%1.0%4.3%
5/8/2025-1.5%2.8%-1.7%
2/20/2025-7.2%-7.4%-22.1%
11/7/202414.9%22.7%21.1%
8/8/20241.1%4.6%7.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive161313
# Negative81111
Median Positive3.7%4.0%9.1%
Median Negative-4.1%-5.7%-7.2%
Max Positive14.9%22.7%23.8%
Max Negative-10.3%-14.9%-35.6%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/7/2026-4.8%-14.0%-7.2%
2/19/2026-0.2%-0.4%-1.2%
11/6/20254.3%7.4%23.8%
8/7/20250.2%1.0%4.3%
5/8/2025-1.5%2.8%-1.7%
2/20/2025-7.2%-7.4%-22.1%
11/7/202414.9%22.7%21.1%
8/8/20241.1%4.6%7.8%
5/9/20240.8%4.0%-2.7%
2/15/20248.3%9.5%7.5%
11/2/20233.6%2.0%12.5%
8/3/20233.4%1.1%9.3%
5/5/2023-10.3%-14.0%-24.8%
2/16/2023-5.6%-14.9%-23.7%
11/3/20223.8%16.4%15.5%
8/4/202212.3%19.2%11.4%
5/5/202210.7%-5.3%6.3%
2/17/20220.5%-13.3%-35.6%
11/4/20215.3%-0.8%-12.2%
8/5/20211.4%2.1%9.1%
5/6/2021-0.6%-4.4%4.6%
2/18/2021-3.4%-5.7%-5.8%
11/5/20205.4%-0.6%-1.2%
8/6/20200.2%3.8%6.3%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive161313
# Negative81111
Median Positive3.7%4.0%9.1%
Median Negative-4.1%-5.7%-7.2%
Max Positive14.9%22.7%23.8%
Max Negative-10.3%-14.9%-35.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/26/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/26/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202102/25/202210-K
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202108/06/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202002/25/202110-K
09/30/202011/05/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201903/02/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q
06/30/201908/08/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 5/31/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/7/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue1.40 Bil1.41 Bil1.42 Bil1.1% Higher NewActual: 1.39 Bil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 GAAP Diluted EPS1.791.831.8734.6% Higher NewActual: 1.36 for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS3.13.143.1814.6% Higher NewActual: 2.74 for Q1 2026
2026 Revenue Growth4.0%5.25%6.5%-12.5%-0.8%LoweredGuidance: 6.0% for 2026
2026 GAAP Diluted EPS8.298.448.594.2% RaisedGuidance: 8.1 for 2026
2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS1313.113.33.0% RaisedGuidance: 12.8 for 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/19/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Revenue1.39 Bil1.39 Bil1.40 Bil0.4% RaisedGuidance: 1.39 Bil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 GAAP Diluted EPS1.321.361.4-33.3% LoweredGuidance: 2.04 for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS2.72.742.78-12.7% LoweredGuidance: 3.14 for Q4 2025
2026 Revenue Growth4.5%6.0%7.5%   
2026 GAAP Diluted EPS7.958.18.2519.3% RaisedGuidance: 6.79 for 2025
2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS12.612.812.911.8% RaisedGuidance: 11.4 for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 5/22/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Fejes, BalazsCEO, President, DirectorDirectBuy502202696.71787,5004,708,969Form
2Rockwell, EdwardSVP/Chief Legal OfficerDirectBuy502202696.71787,5001,462,511Form
3Abrahams, Gary CVP, Corporate Controller, PAODirectBuy502202696.71787,500365,916Form
4Peterson, Jason DChief Financial OfficerDirectBuy502202696.71787,5004,292,439Form
5Solomon, Lawrence FSVP/Chief People OfficerDirectBuy502202696.71787,5002,931,439Form
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Fejes, BalazsCEO, President, DirectorDirectBuy502202696.71787,5004,708,969Form
2Rockwell, EdwardSVP/Chief Legal OfficerDirectBuy502202696.71787,5001,462,511Form
3Abrahams, Gary CVP, Corporate Controller, PAODirectBuy502202696.71787,500365,916Form
4Peterson, Jason DChief Financial OfficerDirectBuy502202696.71787,5004,292,439Form
5Solomon, Lawrence FSVP/Chief People OfficerDirectBuy502202696.71787,5002,931,439Form
6Dvorkin, ViktarChief Deliv Off, EVP, AmericasDirectBuy502202696.71787,5004,278,126Form
7Shnayder, BorisSVP/Co-Head of Global BusinessDirectSell12102025207.005,0001,035,0003,238,534Form
8Abrahams, Gary CVP, Corporate Controller, PAODirectSell11172025179.29600107,574487,685Form
9Dvorkin, ViktarSVP/Head of Global DeliveryDvorkin Family TrustSell11142025181.802,500454,4976,930,901Form
10Abrahams, Gary CVP, Corporate Controller, PAODirectBuy11102025134.69567,500447,183Form
11Rockwell, EdwardSVP/General CounselDirectBuy11102025134.69567,5001,303,003Form
12Fejes, BalazsCEO, President, DirectorDirectBuy11102025134.69567,5003,348,810Form
13Peterson, Jason DChief Financial OfficerDirectBuy11102025134.69567,5004,233,454Form
14Shnayder, BorisSVP/Co-Head of Global BusinessDirectBuy11102025134.69567,5002,107,237Form
15Solomon, Lawrence FSVP & Chief People OfficerDirectBuy11102025134.69567,5002,753,749Form
16Dvorkin, ViktarSVP/Head of Global DeliveryDirectBuy11102025134.69567,5001,658,181Form
17Abrahams, Gary CVP, Corporate Controller, PAODirectBuy11102025133.37567,500435,484Form
18Rockwell, EdwardSVP/General CounselDirectBuy11102025133.37567,5001,282,917Form
19Fejes, BalazsCEO, President, DirectorDirectBuy11102025133.37567,5003,308,674Form
20Peterson, Jason DChief Financial OfficerDirectBuy11102025133.37567,5004,184,648Form
21Shnayder, BorisSVP/Co-Head of Global BusinessDirectBuy11102025133.37567,5002,079,270Form
22Solomon, Lawrence FSVP & Chief People OfficerDirectBuy11102025133.37567,5002,719,446Form
23Dvorkin, ViktarSVP/Head of Global DeliveryDirectBuy11102025133.37567,5001,634,614Form
24Yezhkov, SergeySVP/Co-Head of Global BusinessDirectSell10222025150.271,511227,05821,974Form
25Yezhkov, SergeySVP/Co-Head of Global BusinessDirectSell10032025150.8610,0791,520,518958,297Form
26Yezhkov, SergeySVP/Co-Head of Global BusinessDirectBuy9022025133.37567,4992,348,543Form
27Shnayder, BorisSVP/Co-Head of Global BusinessDirectSell5222025183.9710,5001,931,6852,857,790Form
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