EPAM Systems Past Earnings Performance
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EPAM Systems has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 0.8%, while the IT industry saw earnings growing at 5.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.1% per year. EPAM Systems's return on equity is 10.3%, and it has net margins of 6.9%.
Key information
0.84%
Earnings growth rate
0.57%
EPS growth rate
| IT Industry Growth | 22.43% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.12% |
| Return on equity | 10.27% |
| Net Margin | 6.92% |
| Next Earnings Update | 07 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
EPAM Systems: AI Is A Threat, Yes, But Also An Opportunity
Apr 23
EPAM: AI Momentum And Margin Expansion Will Support 2026 Recovery
The updated analyst price target for EPAM Systems edges down from about $191.18 to $187.24, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions and more cautious revenue growth expectations, partly offset by stable profitability and continued confidence in the company's AI opportunities highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage around EPAM Systems has become more mixed, with several firms trimming price targets while still highlighting long term themes such as AI, margin improvement and balance sheet flexibility.EPAM: AI Adoption And Pricing Power Will Support 2026 Recovery
Analysts kept the fair value estimate for EPAM Systems steady at $191.18, while modest tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions reflect updated views on client headwinds and the potential scale of EPAM's AI business, as highlighted across recent price target changes, which now range from $146 to $235. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around EPAM Systems clusters around two themes: how quickly the company can translate its AI positioning into material growth and margins, and how much weight to put on client specific headwinds when thinking about valuation.
EPAM: AI Execution And Margin Expansion Will Support Future Upside
EPAM Systems' updated analyst price target of $263.49, reduced from $275.00, reflects a combination of lower assumed revenue growth and P/E multiples. At the same time, analyst views suggest that AI related demand, pricing trends, and margin initiatives continue to support the long term story, despite client specific and guidance related headwinds.EPAM: AI And Pricing Execution Will Support Transition Rerating Despite 2026 Headwind
The updated analyst price target for EPAM Systems reflects a modest recalibration lower, with our fair value estimate moving from about $207.53 to $191.18 as analysts factor in softer 2026 guidance tied to specific client headwinds. This is partially offset by ongoing confidence in AI related demand, pricing, and margin potential.EPAM: GenAI Execution And Client Recovery Will Drive Transition Rerating
Analysts have lowered their price targets on EPAM Systems, and our updated fair value estimate has moved from about $220.67 to $207.53. This change reflects more tempered assumptions for revenue growth, margins, and future P/E as the company moves through a transition period while building out its AI business.EPAM: GenAI Execution And M&A Integration Will Support A Higher Future Multiple
Narrative Update on EPAM Systems The analyst price target for EPAM Systems has shifted from $255 to $275, with analysts pointing to revised assumptions around slightly lower discount rates, higher modeled revenue growth, modestly adjusted profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple, supported by recent sector upgrades and a series of price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on EPAM Systems has tilted more positive, with several bullish analysts raising price targets and pointing to potential for better execution and improved sentiment around IT services over the medium term.EPAM: GenAI And M&A Progress Will Shape Fairly Valued Transition
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for EPAM Systems by about US$13 to roughly US$221, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin and future P/E that reflect gradual improvement in enterprise IT spending, a neutral stance from new coverage and interest in the company’s GenAI and M&A progress. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see room for upside in EPAM Systems' valuation, with higher price targets that assume the shares can support a higher future P/E as conditions in IT services improve.EPAM: GenAI And M&A Integration Will Drive The Next Upswing
Narrative update Analysts now see fair value for EPAM at US$255, down from US$267. This reflects a higher discount rate, more cautious assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, and mixed but generally constructive Street views on the company’s recovery and GenAI and M&A execution.
EPAM: Low Recovery Visibility Will Likely Cap Upside Despite Margin Resilience
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for EPAM Systems to $160 from $167 per share. This reflects higher perceived risk and slightly softer revenue growth expectations, partly offset by more resilient margins and a lower projected valuation multiple, as recent Street research highlights both limited visibility into recovery and potential upside to near term estimates.EPAM: AI Transition Will Drive Upside Amid Sector Challenges
EPAM Systems Price Target Sees Slight Increase Amid Mixed Analyst Outlook Analysts have modestly raised their price target for EPAM Systems from $207.29 to $207.88. They cite sector-wide structural challenges, but also recognize potential for near-term performance improvements.EPAM: Operational Efficiency Will Drive Recovery Amid Sector-Wide Uncertainties
EPAM Systems' analyst fair value price target has increased by approximately $5 to $207. Analysts point to early signs of recovery and attractive risk/reward, despite industry-wide challenges weighing on near-term growth expectations.Market Participants Recognise EPAM Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:EPAM) Earnings Pushing Shares 28% Higher
Nov 11
EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
Nov 08EPAM: Recovery Momentum And AI Shifts Will Drive Sector Transformation
EPAM Systems’ fair value price target was lowered from $206.80 to $202.06, as analysts cite lower revenue growth expectations and ongoing sector headwinds. However, they acknowledge positives in the company’s recovery and risk profile.Enterprise AI Adoption Will Transform Cloud Migration And Data Engineering
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for EPAM Systems from $211.13 to $206.80. They cited improving growth trends and organizational progress, which are viewed as underappreciated given the company's valuation and risk profile.Enterprise AI Adoption Will Transform Cloud Migration And Data Engineering
Analysts have modestly lowered EPAM’s price target amid sector-wide caution and macroeconomic uncertainty, balanced by recognition of its undervalued status and improving growth outlook, resulting in a minor decrease in fair value from $213.31 to $211.12. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see EPAM’s current valuation as undervalued, with the stock reflecting minimal credit for its recovering growth and successful global delivery reorganization.We Think EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
Jul 08Is There An Opportunity With EPAM Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:EPAM) 41% Undervaluation?
Jun 25Market Participants Recognise EPAM Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:EPAM) Earnings Pushing Shares 26% Higher
May 21EPAM Systems' (NYSE:EPAM) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
May 15EPAM Systems: Growth Return Goes Unappreciated By The Market
Mar 31EPAM Systems Is Undervalued And Positioned Back To Growth Mode
Jan 15EPAM Systems Grinds On As Prospects Decline (Downgrade)
Oct 25EPAM Systems: Slowing Revenue But AI Innovations Make It One To Watch
Aug 14Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How EPAM Systems makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 5,457 | 378 | 868 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 5,298 | 372 | 836 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 5,071 | 401 | 810 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 4,864 | 412 | 780 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 4,728 | 455 | 759 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,637 | 449 | 743 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,621 | 410 | 743 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,645 | 431 | 753 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,691 | 417 | 801 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,765 | 475 | 796 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 4,839 | 533 | 771 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 4,864 | 432 | 801 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 4,825 | 419 | 782 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 4,701 | 407 | 762 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 4,462 | 366 | 762 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 4,149 | 462 | 692 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,758 | 482 | 645 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,374 | 425 | 587 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,038 | 399 | 534 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,789 | 351 | 496 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,659 | 327 | 485 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,569 | 316 | 481 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,505 | 294 | 483 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,424 | 286 | 481 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,294 | 261 | 457 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,166 | 246 | 430 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,046 | 245 | 404 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,940 | 237 | 386 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,843 | 240 | 374 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,737 | 149 | 364 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,647 | 126 | 352 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,550 | 114 | 343 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,450 | 73 | 328 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,365 | 128 | 307 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,285 | 112 | 290 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,220 | 99 | 266 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,160 | 99 | 265 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,107 | 102 | 239 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,045 | 99 | 226 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 979 | 94 | 216 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 914 | 84 | 200 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 856 | 75 | 190 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 813 | 71 | 180 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: EPAM has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: EPAM's current net profit margins (6.9%) are lower than last year (9.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: EPAM's earnings have grown by 0.8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: EPAM's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: EPAM had negative earnings growth (-16.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the IT industry average (37.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: EPAM's Return on Equity (10.3%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 11:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
EPAM Systems, Inc. is covered by 34 analysts. 19 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Georgios Kertsos | Berenberg |
| Tyler DuPont | BofA Global Research |
| Jason Kupferberg | BofA Global Research |