GSA Capital Partners LLP Increases Stock Position in EPAM Systems, Inc. $EPAM

GSA Capital Partners LLP raised its stake in shares of EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) by 171.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 7,052 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,452 shares during the quarter. GSA Capital Partners LLP’s holdings in EPAM Systems were worth $1,063,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of EPAM Systems during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in EPAM Systems during the second quarter valued at about $27,000. True Wealth Design LLC lifted 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 worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 187 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in shares of EPAM Systems in the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, CVA Family Office LLC boosted its holdings in shares of EPAM Systems by 4,840.0% in the 3rd quarter. CVA Family Office LLC now owns 247 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 242 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.58% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, SVP Boris Shnayder sold 5,000 shares of the business’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 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 document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 4.30% of the company’s stock.

EPAM Systems News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — Non‑GAAP EPS $3.26 vs. street $3.16 and revenue $1.408B, +12.8% YoY, reflecting continued demand for digital and AI services. This confirms the company’s growth momentum. EPAM Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Raised FY and Q1 EPS ranges — Management set FY‑2026 non‑GAAP EPS at $12.60–12.90 (above consensus) and Q1 EPS at $2.70–2.78 (above consensus), signalling confidence in full‑year profitability even as near‑term cadence looks conservative. EPAM Q4 release / guidance PDF
• Neutral Sentiment: AI demand underpinning growth — Multiple outlets note AI‑driven projects across financial services, healthcare and technology helped revenue growth; this is constructive for medium‑term demand but doesn’t guarantee smoother quarter‑to‑quarter revenue delivery. EPAM Systems Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: outlook perceived as cautious — Despite beats and raised FY EPS range, investors interpreted the quarterly cadence/guidance as cautious or “in line,” prompting a sharp sell‑off. Headlines cite disappointment with the tone and forward commentary. EPAM shares tumble as cautious quarterly outlook disappoints
• Negative Sentiment: Stock slid to 52‑week low on the reaction — Several articles point to the drop to a year‑low and analysts/investors selling into the print despite healthy fundamentals; this increases short‑term downside risk until sentiment stabilizes. EPAM Systems Stock Sinks To 52-Week Low

Analysts Set New Price Targets

EPAM has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of EPAM Systems in a research report on Monday, December 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $235.00 price objective on shares of EPAM Systems in a report on Thursday. Citigroup boosted their target price on EPAM Systems from $170.00 to $225.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Mizuho increased their target price on EPAM Systems from $225.00 to $228.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on EPAM Systems from $201.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $215.50.

EPAM Systems Stock Down 17.2%

Shares of NYSE:EPAM opened at $138.90 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.21, a P/E/G ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 1.72. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $201.68 and a 200-day moving average price of $178.70. EPAM Systems, Inc. has a 52-week low of $128.78 and a 52-week high of $241.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 3.02 and a current ratio of 3.02.

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 the consensus estimate of $3.16 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $1.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.39 billion. EPAM Systems had a return on equity of 13.16% and a net margin of 7.01%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.84 earnings per share. 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. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that EPAM Systems, Inc. will post 8.9 EPS for the current fiscal 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.