EPAM Systems Stock Surges 14%, With A 7-Day Winning Spree
EPAM Systems (EPAM) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 14% return. The company has gained about $1.1 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $9.1 Bil. The stock remains 30.5% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.9% for the S&P 500.
EPAM provides digital platform engineering and software development services, including analysis, customization, migration, integration, and smart automation across various industries worldwide. After this rally, is EPAM still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell EPAM.
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Comparing EPAM Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for EPAM stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | EPAM | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 14.2% | 3.7% |
| 1M (21D) | 7.0% | 3.5% |
| 3M (63D) | -3.6% | 7.9% |
| YTD 2025 | -30.5% | 16.9% |
| 2024 | -21.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -9.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -51.0% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has EPAM behaved after prior drops? See EPAM Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 105 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 40 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 80 | 22 |
| 4D | 13 | 13 |
| 5D | 3 | 3 |
| 6D | 2 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 7 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 105 | 40 |
Key Financials for EPAM Systems (EPAM)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.7 Bil | $4.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $527.2 Mil | $544.6 Mil |
| Net Income | $417.1 Mil | $454.5 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.3 Bil | $1.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $99.3 Mil | $126.5 Mil |
| Net Income | $73.5 Mil | $88.0 Mil |
While EPAM stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.