EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) Reaches New 1-Year Low – What’s Next?

Shares of EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) hit a new 52-week low on Thursday . The company traded as low as $128.78 and last traded at $137.85, with a volume of 636867 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $167.69.

EPAM Systems News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results showed revenue growth and a non‑GAAP EPS beat: revenue was $1.408B, up 12.8% year‑over‑year, and non‑GAAP diluted EPS was $3.26, above consensus — strong top‑line growth and underlying profit performance. EPAM Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Management issued forward guidance that was generally above Street expectations (Q1 EPS range ~2.70–2.78 vs. consensus ~2.51; FY EPS range ~12.60–12.90 vs. consensus ~11.47), which signals confidence in demand for AI and digital services. EPAM Press Release / Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Company is repositioning India as a co‑innovation hub for life sciences and healthcare, a strategic move that could expand delivery capacity and vertical expertise but will take time to monetize. EPAM repositions India as co-innovation hub
• Negative Sentiment: Despite beats, shares plunged to a 52‑week low as investors focused on mixed signals — GAAP EPS was lower, some sources reported an EPS miss on certain measures, and commentary/guidance interpretation prompted caution. That reaction appears driven by short‑term positioning and valuation concerns after a steep multi‑month decline. EPAM Systems Stock Sinks To 52-Week Low

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently weighed in on EPAM. Zacks Research cut EPAM Systems from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of EPAM Systems in a report on Friday, January 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of EPAM Systems from $201.00 to $215.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of EPAM Systems in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Mizuho boosted their price objective on shares of EPAM Systems from $225.00 to $228.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $214.20.

EPAM Systems Stock Down 21.6%

The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $203.12 and its 200-day moving average price is $178.98. The company has a current ratio of 3.02, a quick ratio of 3.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The stock has a market cap of $7.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.92, a P/E/G ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 1.72.

EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The information technology services provider reported $3.26 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.16 by $0.10. EPAM Systems had a net margin of 7.01% and a return on equity of 13.16%. EPAM Systems’s revenue was up 12.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.84 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts expect that EPAM Systems, Inc. will post 8.9 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at EPAM Systems

In other EPAM Systems news, SVP Boris Shnayder sold 5,000 shares of EPAM Systems stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $207.00, for a total value of $1,035,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 15,645 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,238,515. The trade was a 24.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 4.30% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of EPAM Systems

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in EPAM Systems in the third quarter worth $25,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in shares of EPAM Systems in the 2nd quarter valued at about $27,000. True Wealth Design LLC increased its position in EPAM Systems by 1,870.0% in the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 197 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 187 shares in the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in EPAM Systems during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Sound Income Strategies LLC raised its stake in EPAM Systems by 279.5% during the 4th quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 148 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 109 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.58% of the company’s stock.

EPAM Systems Company Profile

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.