Baillie Gifford & Co. Sells 100,801 Shares of EPAM Systems, Inc. $EPAM

Key Points

• Baillie Gifford & Co. reduced its EPAM position by 7.8% in Q4, selling 100,801 shares and leaving 1,193,056 shares (about 2.16% of EPAM) valued at $244.4M at quarter end.
• EPAM raised FY‑2026 EPS guidance to $12.60–$12.90 and issued Q1 guidance above consensus after reporting a quarter that beat estimates (EPS $3.26 vs $3.16; revenue $1.41B vs $1.39B), a near‑term positive catalyst.
• Analyst views are mixed with several price‑target cuts, but the stock carries an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target of $193.56 while trading near $122.44, well below its 12‑month high of $222.53.

Baillie Gifford & Co. lessened its position in EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE:EPAM - Free Report) by 7.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,193,056 shares of the information technology services provider's stock after selling 100,801 shares during the period. Baillie Gifford & Co. owned about 2.16% of EPAM Systems worth $244,433,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Sound Income Strategies LLC boosted its holdings in shares of EPAM Systems by 279.5% during the 4th quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 148 shares of the information technology services provider's stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 109 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in shares of EPAM Systems during the 2nd quarter worth about $27,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new stake in shares of EPAM Systems during the 2nd quarter worth about $30,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of EPAM Systems during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Finally, Cromwell Holdings LLC boosted its holdings in shares of EPAM Systems by 211.1% during the 4th quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC now owns 196 shares of the information technology services provider's stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 133 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 91.58% of the company's stock.

More EPAM Systems News

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

• Positive Sentiment: EPAM raised FY‑2026 EPS guidance to $12.600–$12.900 versus consensus $11.660 — a meaningful beat that implies stronger full‑year profitability than investors expected. This is a primary near‑term positive catalyst for the stock.
• Positive Sentiment: Q1‑2026 EPS guidance set at $2.700–$2.780 versus consensus $2.470, and revenue guided roughly to $1.4B — another quarter guidance beat that supports near‑term revenue/earnings momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: EPAM was ranked the top IT services provider in the Nordics in a recent study — a credibility/market‑share signal that can support longer‑term demand expectations. EPAM ranked top IT services provider in Nordics study
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and media coverage: Zacks highlights EPAM as a top‑ranked growth stock (coverage/interest may attract buyers but doesn’t change fundamentals). Epam (EPAM) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: Third‑party comparative and sector analyses (e.g., EXLS vs EPAM, and pieces on shifting sector sentiment) keep EPAM in investor screens but are informational rather than immediate price drivers. EXLService and EPAM Financial Analysis EPAM Systems in focus amid shifting sector sentiment
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup cut its price target from $155 to $145 and kept a "neutral" rating — a downgrade in target that can exert downward pressure on the stock despite the upside still implied vs current levels. Citigroup lowers EPAM price target

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have issued reports on the stock. Needham & Company LLC reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $175.00 price objective on shares of EPAM Systems in a report on Monday, March 16th. TD Cowen cut their price objective on shares of EPAM Systems from $220.00 to $213.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 6th. Truist Financial cut their price objective on shares of EPAM Systems from $220.00 to $146.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 20th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of EPAM Systems from $247.00 to $195.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price objective on shares of EPAM Systems from $250.00 to $235.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 19th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $193.56.

EPAM Systems Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:EPAM opened at $122.44 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $147.46 and a 200-day moving average of $172.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.42 billion, a PE ratio of 18.19, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.73. The company has a current ratio of 2.59, a quick ratio of 2.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. EPAM Systems, Inc. has a 12 month low of $121.83 and a 12 month high of $222.53.

EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM - Get Free Report) last issued its 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. The company had revenue of $1.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.39 billion. EPAM Systems had a net margin of 6.92% and a return on equity of 13.57%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 12.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company 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, equities research analysts predict that EPAM Systems, Inc. will post 8.9 EPS for the current fiscal year.

EPAM Systems 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.

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