Aberdeen Group plc Sells 44,435 Shares of EPAM Systems, Inc. $EPAM

Aberdeen Group plc reduced its position in shares of EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) by 93.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 3,220 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after selling 44,435 shares during the period. Aberdeen Group plc’s holdings in EPAM Systems were worth $497,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in EPAM Systems during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new position in EPAM Systems during the second quarter valued at $27,000. True Wealth Design LLC grew its holdings in shares of EPAM Systems by 1,870.0% during the third 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 during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new stake in EPAM Systems in the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, CVA Family Office LLC raised its stake in EPAM Systems by 4,840.0% during the 3rd quarter. CVA Family Office LLC now owns 247 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 242 shares during the last quarter. 91.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key EPAM Systems News

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

• Positive Sentiment: EPAM beat Q4 estimates: revenue $1.408B (+12.8% YoY) and adjusted EPS $3.26, and issued FY2026 EPS guidance (12.60–12.90) and Q1 guidance (2.70–2.78) above consensus — a fundamental positive signal for growth and profitability. EPAM Q4 press release
• Positive Sentiment: Major brokers largely retained constructive ratings (Overweight/Buy) even while trimming targets, signaling continued analyst confidence in medium‑term upside. Analyst coverage summary TickerReport on Wells Fargo
• Neutral Sentiment: Some market commentators argue the post‑earnings sell‑off is overdone given the beat and raised full‑year EPS guide — suggesting this pullback could represent a buying opportunity for value‑oriented investors. Seeking Alpha analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks highlights EPAM as a top‑ranked value stock and reviews Q4 metrics vs. estimates — useful for investors focused on quantitative screens rather than headline reaction. Zacks value ranking
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction has been negative: shares plunged after management commentary and guidance nuance raised investor concerns about margin pressure from AI‑related investments and higher variable compensation; headlines point to weakness in near‑term sentiment. Yahoo Finance deep dive Barron’s coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Several firms trimmed price targets (JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Needham, Truist), with some downgrades in upside — these reductions amplify short‑term selling pressure despite many shops keeping buy/overweight stances. Benzinga PT updates The Fly on Truist PT cut

EPAM Systems Stock Down 0.2%

EPAM opened at $138.83 on Monday. EPAM Systems, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $128.78 and a fifty-two week high of $223.45. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.63, a PEG ratio of 1.67 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 2.59. The company has a fifty day moving average of $200.27 and a two-hundred day moving average of $179.00.

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

Insider Transactions at EPAM Systems

In other EPAM Systems news, SVP Boris Shnayder sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated 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 approximately $3,238,515. This represents a 24.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 4.30% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

EPAM has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Morgan Stanley set a $160.00 price target on shares of EPAM Systems in a research report on Friday. Zacks Research downgraded EPAM Systems from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Needham & Company LLC lowered their price target on EPAM Systems from $215.00 to $175.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday. Mizuho lifted their price objective on shares of EPAM Systems from $225.00 to $228.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price 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. Eleven 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.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $197.81.

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.