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

Shares of EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) have earned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen research firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have given a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $197.8125.

Several brokerages have weighed in on EPAM. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on EPAM Systems from $247.00 to $195.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 20th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of EPAM Systems in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Needham & Company LLC lowered their price objective on EPAM Systems from $215.00 to $175.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Citigroup cut their target price on shares of EPAM Systems from $225.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Mizuho lifted their target price 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.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other EPAM Systems news, SVP Boris Shnayder sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $207.00, for a total transaction of $1,035,000.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 15,645 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,238,515. The trade was a 24.22% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Corporate insiders own 4.30% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On EPAM Systems

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

EPAM Systems Stock Performance

NYSE EPAM opened at $140.92 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 2.59 and a current ratio of 2.59. The company has a market capitalization of $7.63 billion, a PE ratio of 20.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.77. EPAM Systems has a 52-week low of $125.57 and a 52-week high of $222.53. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $190.10 and a 200 day simple moving average of $177.95.

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

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.