EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen ratings firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year price target among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $197.8125.

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the company. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of EPAM Systems in a report on Monday. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price target on shares of EPAM Systems from $250.00 to $235.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 19th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of EPAM Systems from $247.00 to $195.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on shares of EPAM Systems from $215.00 to $183.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of EPAM Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 21st.

EPAM Systems Price Performance

Shares of EPAM Systems stock opened at $138.59 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 2.59 and a quick ratio of 3.02. The company has a market cap of $7.66 billion, a PE ratio of 20.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.72. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $194.25 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $177.99. EPAM Systems has a fifty-two week low of $125.57 and a fifty-two week high of $222.53.

EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The information technology services provider reported $3.26 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.16 by $0.10. EPAM Systems had a net margin of 6.92% and a return on equity of 13.57%. The business had revenue of $1.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.39 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.84 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.8% on a year-over-year basis. 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 expect that EPAM Systems will post 8.9 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at EPAM Systems

In other news, SVP Boris Shnayder sold 5,000 shares of the company’s 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 sale, the senior vice president directly owned 15,645 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,238,515. This represents a 24.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 4.30% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of EPAM Systems

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