Guggenheim Lowers EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) Price Target to $200.00

Key Points

• Guggenheim cut its price target on EPAM from $225 to $200 while maintaining a "buy" rating, a target that implies roughly a 77% upside from the recent close.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed — nine Buys and seven Holds — with a MarketBeat consensus of Moderate Buy and an average target of $187.08.
• EPAM recently beat quarterly estimates (EPS $3.26 vs. $3.16; revenue $1.41B vs. $1.39B), set FY2026 EPS guidance of 12.60–12.90, and currently trades around $112.91 with a market cap of $5.92B and a P/E of 16.8.

EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM - Get Free Report) had its target price lowered by equities researchers at Guggenheim from $225.00 to $200.00 in a research note issued to investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a "buy" rating on the information technology services provider's stock. Guggenheim's target price would suggest a potential upside of 77.14% from the company's previous close.

Several other equities analysts have also recently commented on the company. Truist Financial cut their price target on EPAM Systems from $220.00 to $146.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 20th. Mizuho boosted their target price on shares of EPAM Systems from $199.00 to $200.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on EPAM Systems from $215.00 to $183.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 20th. Zacks Research lowered EPAM Systems from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Citigroup lowered their price target on EPAM Systems from $155.00 to $145.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $187.08.

EPAM Systems Stock Up 0.5%

EPAM stock opened at $112.91 on Monday. EPAM Systems has a 12-month low of $109.70 and a 12-month high of $222.53. The company has a quick ratio of 2.59, a current ratio of 2.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. The company has a market cap of $5.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.80, a PEG ratio of 1.09 and a beta of 1.45. The company has a 50 day moving average of $132.74 and a two-hundred day moving average of $169.75.

EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The information technology services provider reported $3.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping 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 business had revenue of $1.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.39 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.84 earnings per share. EPAM Systems'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. On average, equities analysts anticipate that EPAM Systems will post 9.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of EPAM Systems

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of EPAM Systems during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. increased its holdings in shares of 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 valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 127 shares in the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in shares of EPAM Systems during the second quarter worth approximately $27,000. True Wealth Design LLC increased its stake in EPAM Systems by 1,870.0% during the 3rd 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 purchased a new position in EPAM Systems in the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Institutional investors own 91.58% of the company's stock.

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.

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