Van Berkom & Associates Inc. Boosts Stock Position in EPAM Systems, Inc. $EPAM

Van Berkom & Associates Inc. increased its position in shares of EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) by 4,413.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 369,435 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 361,249 shares during the period. Van Berkom & Associates Inc. owned about 0.66% of EPAM Systems worth $55,707,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Allianz Asset Management GmbH lifted its position in shares of EPAM Systems by 39.4% during the third quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 43,851 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $6,612,000 after purchasing an additional 12,396 shares in the last quarter. Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of EPAM Systems in the third quarter valued at approximately $336,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp purchased a new stake in EPAM Systems during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,384,000. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans lifted its holdings in EPAM Systems by 73.7% during the 3rd quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 3,869 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $583,000 after buying an additional 1,642 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Aikya Investment Management Ltd lifted its holdings in EPAM Systems by 97.0% during the 3rd quarter. Aikya Investment Management Ltd now owns 704,821 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $106,280,000 after buying an additional 347,091 shares in the last quarter. 91.58% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key EPAM Systems News

Here are the key news stories impacting EPAM Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks names EPAM a top momentum stock for the long term, citing style-score metrics that favor continued relative strength among growth names. Why Epam (EPAM) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Another Zacks piece argues growth investors should buy EPAM now, highlighting its revenue growth profile and upside if execution on digital/AI demand continues. Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Epam (EPAM) Now
• Positive Sentiment: Industry recognition: EPAM was named a leading application services IT vendor for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its market positioning and credibility with enterprise clients. EPAM Recognized as Leading Application Services IT Vendor for Third Consecutive Year
• Positive Sentiment: Product/AI momentum: EPAM showcased strong agentic AI innovation at Hyderabad’s Agentathon, a sign of active R&D and client-facing AI capabilities that could drive future deals. EPAM Enables Record-Breaking Agentic AI Innovation at Hyderabad’s Agentathon
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment: a recent roundup reports a consensus “Moderate Buy,” indicating most analysts remain constructive on EPAM’s medium-term outlook. EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation check: a Yahoo Finance piece examines EPAM’s valuation after its recent rebound and growing AI expectations, underscoring that upside depends on sustaining revenue and margin expansion — a mixed signal for near-term price action. A Look At EPAM Systems (EPAM) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound And AI Growth Expectations
• Neutral Sentiment: Peer comparison: a critical review contrasts EPAM with Dynatrace, offering investors a comparative view of strengths/weaknesses but no decisive call that would immediately move the stock. Critical Review: Dynatrace (NYSE:DT) versus EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM)

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Zacks Research downgraded shares of EPAM Systems from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Citigroup lifted their target price on EPAM Systems from $170.00 to $225.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of EPAM Systems in a research note on Friday, January 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on EPAM Systems from $201.00 to $215.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of EPAM Systems in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $214.20.

EPAM Systems Trading Down 13.1%

NYSE:EPAM opened at $182.78 on Wednesday. EPAM Systems, Inc. has a 1 year low of $138.15 and a 1 year high of $269.00. The stock has a market cap of $10.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.90, a P/E/G ratio of 2.52 and a beta of 1.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 3.02 and a current ratio of 3.02. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $207.81 and a 200-day simple moving average of $178.28.

EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The information technology services provider reported $3.08 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.02 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $1.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.39 billion. EPAM Systems had a return on equity of 13.16% and a net margin of 7.01%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 19.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.12 EPS. EPAM Systems has set its FY 2025 guidance at 11.360-11.440 EPS and its Q4 2025 guidance at 3.100-3.18 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that EPAM Systems, Inc. will post 8.9 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

EPAM Systems declared that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Tuesday, October 21st that permits the company to buyback $1.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the information technology services provider to buy up to 12.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Activity

In related news, VP Gary C. Abrahams sold 600 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $179.29, for a total value of $107,574.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 2,720 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $487,668.80. This trade represents a 18.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, SVP Boris Shnayder sold 5,000 shares of EPAM Systems stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $207.00, for a total transaction of $1,035,000.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 15,645 shares in the company, valued at $3,238,515. This represents a 24.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders sold 8,100 shares of company stock worth $1,597,074. Corporate insiders own 4.30% of the company’s stock.

About EPAM Systems

EPAM Systems, Inc is a global provider of digital platform engineering and software development services. The company partners with clients across industries—such as financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology—to design, develop, and maintain complex software applications and digital experiences. EPAM’s offerings include custom software development, application management, infrastructure management, quality assurance, and testing services, enabling organizations to accelerate digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency.

In addition to its core engineering capabilities, EPAM delivers a range of specialized services, including product design and consulting, data and analytics, cloud computing, DevOps, and cybersecurity.