EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) Sets New 1-Year Low – Should You Sell?

EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) shares hit a new 52-week low on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $128.78 and last traded at $137.85, with a volume of 636867 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $167.69.

More 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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Mizuho increased their target price on shares of EPAM Systems from $225.00 to $228.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 11th. Citigroup decreased their price target on shares of EPAM Systems from $225.00 to $155.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Friday. Truist Financial dropped their price objective on EPAM Systems from $220.00 to $146.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Wall Street Zen raised EPAM Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of EPAM Systems in a report on Monday, December 29th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $197.81.

EPAM Systems Trading Down 0.2%

The firm has a market cap of $7.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.63, a PEG ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 1.72. The company’s 50 day moving average is $200.27 and its two-hundred day moving average is $178.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 2.59 and a quick ratio of 3.02.

EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The information technology services provider reported $3.26 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.16 by $0.10. EPAM Systems had a return on equity of 13.57% and a net margin of 6.92%.The firm had revenue of $1.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.39 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.84 EPS. The company’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. On average, sell-side analysts predict that EPAM Systems, Inc. will post 8.9 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at EPAM Systems

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other 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 during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. grew its stake 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 buying an additional 127 shares during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in EPAM Systems during the second quarter worth about $27,000. True Wealth Design LLC increased 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 worth $30,000 after buying an additional 187 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in shares of EPAM Systems in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. 91.58% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.