EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) Lowered to “Hold” Rating by Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report sent to investors on Saturday morning.

EPAM has been the topic of several other research reports. Needham & Company LLC cut their price objective on EPAM Systems from $215.00 to $175.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of EPAM Systems in a research report on Monday, December 29th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of EPAM Systems in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of EPAM Systems from $247.00 to $195.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $160.00 price objective on shares of EPAM Systems in a report on Friday, February 20th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $197.81.

EPAM Systems Stock Up 1.0%

EPAM opened at $137.14 on Friday. EPAM Systems has a fifty-two week low of $125.57 and a fifty-two week high of $222.53. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.38, a PEG ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.77. The company’s 50-day moving average is $179.64 and its 200 day moving average is $176.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 2.59 and a quick ratio of 2.59.

EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The information technology services provider reported $3.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping 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 the consensus estimate of $1.39 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.84 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 12.8% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. Research analysts expect that EPAM Systems will post 8.9 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of EPAM Systems

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of EPAM. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in EPAM Systems during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. boosted 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 acquiring an additional 127 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new position in shares of EPAM Systems in the second quarter valued at $27,000. True Wealth Design LLC grew its position in shares of EPAM Systems by 1,870.0% in the third 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 in the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new stake in shares of EPAM Systems during the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Institutional investors 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.