EPAM Systems Stock Surges 15%, With A 9-Day Winning Spree
EPAM Systems (EPAM) stock hit day 9 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 15% return. The company has gained about $1.1 Bil in value over the last 9 days, with its current market capitalization at about $8.4 Bil. The stock remains 9.5% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 17.1% for the S&P 500.
EPAM’s recent streak stems from robust AI-driven innovation, underscored by the launch of seven new AI agents on Google Cloud Marketplace and its 2025 AWS Global Innovation Partner award. This reinforces its leadership in digital transformation, buoyed by a strong ‘Buy’ analyst consensus.
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. Our take: There are only a couple of things to fear in EPAM stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s Moderate valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (see Buy or Sell EPAM).
For quick background, EPAM provides digital platform engineering and software development services, including analysis, customization, migration, integration, and smart automation across various industries worldwide.
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 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | 14.6% | 1.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 16.1% | 0.8% |
| 3M (63D) | 34.1% | 4.5% |
| YTD 2025 | -9.5% | 17.1% |
| 2024 | -21.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -9.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -51.0% | -19.4% |
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 61 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 45 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 18 | 22 |
| 4D | 13 | 10 |
| 5D | 2 | 2 |
| 6D | 12 | 4 |
| 7D or more | 16 | 7 |
| Total >=3 D | 61 | 45 |
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 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.4 Bil | $1.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $126.5 Mil | $144.9 Mil |
| Net Income | $88.0 Mil | $106.8 Mil |
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