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EPAM·EPAM Systems, Inc.

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Pre-Market
High
$87.67
Open
$87.67
Market Cap
4.49B
52W High
$222.53
Low
$86.81
P. Close
$87.00
P/E
11.61
52W Low
$73.06
Fwd P/E
6.20
DailyIQ Est.
$149.18
Technical Score (1D)
50
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
47
MIXED
Argus Research has cut its target price for EPAM to $80, citing heightened concerns about the company’s earnings trajectory and competitive positioning in the software‑services sector. This downgrade follows a recent series of analyst cuts, including Deutsche Bank’s reduction of the target to $85 amid a weak demand backdrop for IT services, Wells Fargo’s lowering to $125 amid valuation worries, and TD Cowen’s trim to $131 over earnings outlook and competition. The convergence of these revisions signals a growing consensus that EPAM’s growth prospects may be under pressure in the near term, though the exact magnitude of the impact remains uncertain. EPAM’s upcoming second‑quarter earnings release on August 6 will be the key event for confirming or refuting these concerns, as management guidance on revenue growth and cost control will directly influence the market’s view of the company’s trajectory. In addition, the firm’s recent partnership with TGS to deploy AI solutions in the energy sector and its Databricks AI Partner of the Year award could provide new revenue streams that may offset some of the valuation pressure. Traders should monitor the earnings call for any updates on the AI‑driven initiatives and how they translate into contract wins, as well as any revisions to the earnings guidance that could alter the consensus outlook. The broader software‑services market remains sensitive to macro‑economic conditions and demand cycles, so any shift in the sector’s demand backdrop will likely reverberate through EPAM’s valuation. Finally, keep an eye on subsequent analyst reports; if further downgrades or upgrades appear, they will quickly reshape the short‑term trading narrative.
Earnings Summary
EPAM Systems, Inc. is a global provider of digital platform engineering and software development services, helping clients across financial services, consumer goods, and healthcare modernize legacy systems through cloud, data analytics, customer experience design, and cybersecurity solutions. In the technology sector, EPAM competes in the fast‑growing digital transformation market, where demand for cloud‑native and AI‑enabled services is rising. Over the most recent two quarters, EPAM’s earnings per share rose from $3.26 in Q4 2025 to $2.86 in Q1 2026, a modest decline compared with the $2.77 and $3.08 EPS reported in Q2 and Q3 2025, indicating a slowdown in earnings momentum. Revenue followed a similar pattern, growing from $1.407 billion in Q4 2025 to $1.400 billion in Q1 2026 after a steady rise from $1.353 billion in Q2 2025 and $1.394 billion in Q3 2025; the year‑over‑year growth rate has tapered. EPAM has consistently outperformed analyst expectations, beating EPS estimates in five of the six quarters examined, with the only miss occurring in Q1 2026 when EPS fell short of the $3.103 forecast. Historically, the company has maintained a streak of EPS beats, even as revenue growth has moderated, underscoring a resilient profitability profile amid a competitive services landscape. Recent analyst commentary highlights a tightening valuation range, with Argus Research, Deutsche Bank, Wells Fargo, and TD Cowen all lowering price targets amid concerns about demand softness; meanwhile, EPAM’s partnership with TGS to deploy AI solutions in the energy sector and its Databricks AI Partner of the Year award suggest new revenue avenues that could offset valuation pressure. Investors should watch the forthcoming Q2 2026 earnings release for guidance on cost‑control initiatives, revenue mix shifts, and the tangible impact of AI‑driven contracts, as these factors will be key to determining whether the company can sustain its earnings trajectory in a potentially muted demand environment.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.12$2.44$2.77$3.09$3.41Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.14 - -
Q1'26$3.10$2.86-7.8%
Q4'25$3.22$3.26+1.3%
Q3'25$3.03$3.08+1.7%
Q2'25$2.61$2.77+6.0%
Q1'25$2.27$2.41+6.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.3B$1.3B$1.4B$1.4B$1.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.4B - -
Q1'26$1.4B$1.4B-1.6%
Q4'25$1.4B$1.4B-0.7%
Q3'25 - $1.4B -
Q2'25 - $1.4B -
Q1'25 - $1.3B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

EPAM Stock Snapshot

EPAM is currently trading at $86.81, giving EPAM Systems, Inc. a market cap of 4.49B and a P/E ratio of 11.6. Today's range spans $86.81–$87.67, with shares opening at $87.67 and moving down $0.19 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 50/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 47/100.

Over the past year EPAM has traded between $73.06 and $222.53 - the current price is +18.8% off the 52-week low and -61.0% from the high. 28 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $139.06 (range $85.00–$235.00), implying upside of +60.2%.

EPAM Systems, Inc. (EPAM) is a small-cap in Technology with 4.49B in market cap - and the current technical read of 50/100 (HOLD) alongside neutral sentiment (47/100) suggests limited near-term institutional demand. Price: $86.81 (near 52-week lows). The current P/E ratio stands at 11.6. At this capitalization, thin liquidity means that any change in sentiment can move the stock faster than the signal would suggest. Annual range: $73.06–$222.53.

Small-cap Technology names with HOLD technicals (50/100) and neutral sentiment (47/100) like EPAM tend to experience sentiment-driven re-ratings more sharply in both directions. At $86.81 (near 52-week lows in $73.06–$222.53), the current setup suggests a stock that needs a material positive catalyst — not incremental improvement — to reverse the technical and sentiment readings that now define the 4.49B market cap trajectory.