EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) saw a significant increase in short interest in February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 3,866,917 shares, an increase of 18.7% from the January 29th total of 3,257,208 shares. Approximately 7.3% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 1,304,828 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.0 days. Based on an average daily volume of 1,304,828 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.0 days. Approximately 7.3% of the company’s shares are short sold.

EPAM Systems Stock Up 3.0%

Shares of EPAM stock traded up $4.24 during trading on Thursday, reaching $145.14. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,790,328 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,152,225. EPAM Systems has a one year low of $125.57 and a one year high of $222.53. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $188.74 and a 200-day moving average price of $177.69. The company has a market cap of $7.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.77. The company has a quick ratio of 2.59, a current ratio of 2.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01.

EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The information technology services provider reported $3.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.16 by $0.10. EPAM Systems had a net margin of 6.92% and a return on equity of 13.57%. The firm had revenue of $1.41 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.39 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.84 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 12.8% compared to the same quarter last year. EPAM Systems has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.600-12.900 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.700-2.780 EPS. Analysts anticipate that EPAM Systems will post 8.9 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Boris Shnayder sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were 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 owned 15,645 shares in the company, valued at $3,238,515. This represents a 24.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 4.30% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of EPAM Systems in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. raised its position in EPAM Systems by 4,233.3% during the fourth quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 130 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 127 shares in the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in EPAM Systems during the second quarter worth $27,000. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its stake in EPAM Systems by 1,870.0% in the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 197 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 187 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new position in shares of EPAM Systems in the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.58% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

EPAM has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Truist Financial lowered their price target on EPAM Systems from $220.00 to $146.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 20th. Needham & Company LLC lowered their target price on EPAM Systems from $215.00 to $175.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of EPAM Systems from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Morgan Stanley set a $160.00 price target on shares of EPAM Systems in a report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of EPAM Systems in a report on Monday, December 29th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $197.81.

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.