EPAM Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
Rhea-AI Summary
EPAM (NYSE: EPAM) reported strong Q4 2025 and full-year results with revenue growth and improved non-GAAP profitability. Q4 revenues were $1.408B (+12.8% YoY) and full-year revenues were $5.457B (+15.4% YoY). GAAP diluted EPS was $1.98 in Q4 and $6.72 for 2025; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $3.26 in Q4 and $11.50 for 2025.
Cash from operations rose to $654.9M for 2025; the company repurchased 3.54 million shares for $660.6M during the year and ended 2025 with $776.5M remaining buyback authorization.
Positive
- Full-year revenue +15.4% to $5.457B
- Q4 revenue +12.8% to $1.408B
- Non-GAAP diluted EPS +5.9% to $11.50 for 2025
- Operating cash flow +17.2% to $654.9M for 2025
- Share repurchases of $660.6M in 2025 with $776.5M remaining
Negative
- GAAP diluted EPS down 14.3% to $6.72 for 2025
- GAAP income from operations declined 4.5% to $520.0M for 2025
- Projected 2026 revenue growth guidance modest at 4.5%–7.5%
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, EPAM declined 20.95%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -19.4% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 58 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $2.46B from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $9.26B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
EPAM was up 3.38% while peers were mixed: G +3.38%, PSN +2.84%, EXLS +1.91%, but KD -3.46% and GDS roughly flat. Momentum scans only flagged GDS, underscoring a stock-specific move.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | +4.4% | Strong Q3 growth and raised 2025 revenue and EPS outlook guided higher. |
| Aug 07 | Q2 2025 earnings | Positive | +4.3% | Q2 beat with 18% revenue growth and raised full-year revenue guidance. |
| May 08 | Q1 2025 earnings | Positive | +12.9% | Double-digit revenue growth and higher full-year outlook despite GAAP EPS decline. |
| Feb 20 | FY/Q4 2024 earnings | Neutral | -12.8% | Modest 2024 growth with incentives and new acquisitions but sharp share-price drop. |
| Nov 07 | Q3 2024 earnings | Positive | +14.9% | Q3 beat, government incentive benefit and raised full-year outlook lifted shares. |
Recent earnings have typically drawn positive reactions, especially when tied to raised outlooks, with one notable selloff on 2024 year-end results.
Over the past five earnings cycles, EPAM has shown consistent top-line growth and a steady pivot toward AI-driven services. Quarterly revenues climbed from $1.168B in Q3 2024 to $1.394B in Q3 2025, with non-GAAP operating margins generally in the mid-teens. The company has repeatedly raised full-year outlooks, signaling confidence, while the 2024 year-end print drew a sharp negative reaction despite revenue growth. Today’s fourth quarter and full-year 2025 release extends that trajectory with higher revenues and mixed GAAP vs. non-GAAP EPS trends.
Historical Comparison
Across the last five earnings releases, EPAM’s average one-day move was 4.73%, with most positive prints rewarded and only the 2024 year-end report selling off.
Earnings releases show a progression from low 2024 growth toward accelerating 2025 revenues, rising non-GAAP margins, and repeated upgrades to full-year outlooks tied to AI-led demand.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock dropped -20.9% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite solid revenue and non-GAAP EPS growth would fit prior instances where investors questioned the quality or durability of earnings, as seen after the 2024 year-end release. Historically, EPAM’s earnings have averaged a 4.73% move, mostly positive, so a sharp downside would stand out. Risks have included pressure on GAAP profitability, shifting macro demand, or cautious guidance, any of which could overshadow otherwise healthy operational metrics.
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Fourth Quarter 2025
- Revenues of
, up$1.40 8 billion12.8% year-over-year - GAAP Income from Operations was
10.6% of revenues and Non-GAAP Income from Operations was16.3% of revenues - GAAP Diluted EPS of
, an increase of$1.98 10.0% , and Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of , an increase of$3.26 14.8% on a year-over-year basis
Full Year 2025
- Revenues of
, up$5.45 7 billion15.4% year-over-year - GAAP Income from Operations was
9.5% of revenues and Non-GAAP Income from Operations was15.2% of revenues - GAAP Diluted EPS of
, a decrease of$6.72 14.3% , and Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of , an increase of$11.50 5.9% on a year-over-year basis
"We are pleased to deliver a strong fourth quarter and full year 2025, notably scaling and accelerating our AI-native revenues. Our 2025 performance reflects our steady execution and meaningful progress in driving business transformation and AI foundational readiness for our clients," said Balazs Fejes, CEO & President, EPAM. "By continuing to invest in AI innovation, talent development and strategic partnerships, we are driving our own transformation, building on top of our core engineering DNA and strengthening our strategic positioning to win in the AI-Native Build era."
Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights
- Revenues increased to
, a year-over-year increase of$1.40 8 billion , or$159.2 million 12.8% . On an organic constant currency basis, revenues grew5.6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024; - GAAP income from operations was
, an increase of$149.3 million , or$12.7 million 9.3% , compared to in the fourth quarter of 2024;$136.5 million - Non-GAAP income from operations was
, an increase of$230.0 million , or$21.8 million 10.5% , compared to in the fourth quarter of 2024;$208.2 million - Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") on a GAAP basis was
, an increase of$1.98 , or$0.18 10.0% , compared to in the fourth quarter of 2024;$1.80 - Non-GAAP diluted EPS was
, an increase of$3.26 , or$0.42 14.8% , compared to in the fourth quarter of 2024;$2.84
Full Year 2025 Highlights
- Revenues increased to
, a year-over-year increase of$5.45 7 billion , or$729.1 million 15.4% . On an organic constant currency basis, revenues grew4.9% year-over-year; - GAAP income from operations was
, a decrease of$520.0 million , or$24.6 million 4.5% , compared to in 2024;$544.6 million - Non-GAAP income from operations was
, an increase of$831.5 million , or$52.3 million 6.7% , compared to in 2024;$779.2 million - Diluted EPS on a GAAP basis was
, a decrease of$6.72 , or$1.12 14.3% , compared to in 2024; and$7.84 - Non-GAAP diluted EPS was
, an increase of$11.50 , or$0.64 5.9% , compared to in 2024.$10.86
Cash Flow and Other Metrics
- Cash provided by operating activities was
in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase from$282.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2024; and was$130.3 million in 2025, an increase from$654.9 million in 2024;$559.2 million - The Company repurchased 1.16 million shares of its common stock for
during the fourth quarter of 2025 under its share repurchase program. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company repurchased 3.54 million shares of its common stock for$223.5 million under its share repurchase programs. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had$660.6 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization;$776.5 million - Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled
as of December 31, 2025, an increase of$1.30 1 billion , or$11.0 million 0.9% , from as of December 31, 2024; and$1.29 0 billion - Total headcount was approximately 62,850 as of December 31, 2025. Included in this number were approximately 56,600 delivery professionals, an increase of
2.7% from December 31, 2024.
2026 Outlook - Full Year and First Quarter
Full Year
EPAM expects the following for the full year:
- The Company expects the year-over-year revenue growth rate to be in the range of
4.5% to7.5% for 2026. The Company expects the year-over-year revenue growth rate on an organic constant currency basis to be in the range of3% to6% ; - For the full year, EPAM expects GAAP income from operations to be in the range of
10% to11% of revenues and non-GAAP income from operations to be in the range of15% to16% of revenues; - The Company expects its GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately
26% and its non-GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately24% ; and - EPAM expects GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of
to$7.95 for the year, and non-GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of$8.25 to$12.60 for the year. The Company expects weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the year of 54.4 million.$12.90
First Quarter
EPAM expects the following for the first quarter:
- The Company expects revenues will be in the range of
to$1.38 5 billion for the first quarter reflecting a year-over-year increase of$1.40 0 billion7.0% at the midpoint of the range. The Company expects year-over-year revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis to be approximately2.9% at the midpoint of the range; - For the first quarter, EPAM expects GAAP income from operations to be in the range of
7.0% to8.0% of revenues and non-GAAP income from operations to be in the range of13.5% to14.5% of revenues; - The Company expects its GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately
30% and its non-GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately24% ; and - EPAM expects GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of
to$1.32 for the quarter, and non-GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of$1.40 to$2.70 for the quarter. The Company expects weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the quarter of 54.7 million.$2.78
Conference Call Information
EPAM will host a conference call to discuss results on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EST. The conference call will be available live on the EPAM website at https://investors.epam.com. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register for the event. For those who cannot access the live webcast, a replay will be available in the Investor Relations section of the website.
About EPAM Systems
EPAM (NYSE:EPAM) is a global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, EPAM empowers organizations to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments. Recognized by industry benchmarks and leading analysts as a leader in AI, EPAM delivers globally while engaging locally, making the future real for clients, partners, and employees.
We are proud to be recognized by Forbes, Glassdoor, Newsweek, Time Magazine, Great Place to Work and kununu as a Most Loved Workplace around the world.
Learn more at www.epam.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EPAM supplements results reported in accordance with
Forward-Looking Statements
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EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | |||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
Revenues | |||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and | 984,346 | 868,314 | 3,883,535 | 3,277,497 | |||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 243,161 | 216,969 | 928,707 | 816,300 | |||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 30,787 | 26,556 | 124,811 | 89,559 | |||
Income from operations | 149,254 | 136,512 | 520,003 | 544,584 | |||
Interest and other income (loss), net | (89) | 6,451 | 11,546 | 46,876 | |||
Foreign exchange loss | (5,344) | (5,632) | (25,925) | (7,048) | |||
Income before provision for income taxes | 143,821 | 137,331 | 505,624 | 584,412 | |||
Provision for income taxes | 34,467 | 34,032 | 127,946 | 129,879 | |||
Net income | $ 109,354 | $ 103,299 | $ 377,678 | $ 454,533 | |||
Net income per share: | |||||||
Basic | $ 1.99 | $ 1.82 | $ 6.76 | $ 7.93 | |||
Diluted | $ 1.98 | $ 1.80 | $ 6.72 | $ 7.84 | |||
Shares used in calculation of net income per share: | |||||||
Basic | 54,942 | 56,818 | 55,893 | 57,288 | |||
Diluted | 55,341 | 57,435 | 56,233 | 57,983 | |||
EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||
(Unaudited) | |||
(In thousands, except par value) | |||
As of December 31, 2025 | As of December 31, 2024 | ||
Assets | |||
Current assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,296,077 | $ 1,286,267 | |
Trade receivables and contract assets, net of allowance of | 1,108,201 | 1,002,175 | |
Prepaid and other current assets | 129,610 | 137,806 | |
Total current assets | 2,533,888 | 2,426,248 | |
Property and equipment, net | 202,387 | 207,667 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 114,875 | 128,244 | |
Intangible assets, net | 406,586 | 436,418 | |
Goodwill | 1,210,564 | 1,181,575 | |
Deferred tax assets | 295,115 | 269,799 | |
Other noncurrent assets | 138,721 | 100,522 | |
Total assets | $ 4,902,136 | $ 4,750,473 | |
Liabilities | |||
Current liabilities | |||
Accounts payable | $ 55,329 | $ 44,702 | |
Accrued compensation and benefits expenses | 608,232 | 484,952 | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 250,688 | 201,356 | |
Income taxes payable, current | 25,520 | 50,395 | |
Operating lease liabilities, current | 37,173 | 39,634 | |
Total current liabilities | 976,942 | 821,039 | |
Long-term debt | 25,034 | 25,194 | |
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | 81,497 | 98,426 | |
Deferred tax liabilities, noncurrent | 76,969 | 92,362 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 63,886 | 82,301 | |
Total liabilities | 1,224,328 | 1,119,322 | |
Commitments and contingencies | |||
Equity | |||
Stockholders' equity | |||
Common stock, | 54 | 57 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 1,390,423 | 1,190,222 | |
Retained earnings | 2,268,204 | 2,555,796 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 18,545 | (116,864) | |
Total EPAM Systems, Inc. stockholders' equity | 3,677,226 | 3,629,211 | |
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries | 582 | 1,940 | |
Total equity | 3,677,808 | 3,631,151 | |
Total liabilities and equity | $ 4,902,136 | $ 4,750,473 | |
EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Comparable GAAP Financial Measures | |||
(Unaudited) | |||
(In thousands, except percent and per share amounts) | |||
Reconciliation of revenue growth as reported on a GAAP basis to revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis is | |||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||
Revenue growth as reported | 12.8 % | 15.4 % | |
Inorganic revenue | (4.6) % | (9.2) % | |
Foreign exchange rates | (2.6) % | (1.3) % | |
Revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis | 5.6 % | 4.9 % | |
Reconciliation of various income statement amounts from GAAP to non-GAAP for the three months and years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 is presented in the table below: | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 | Year Ended December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | ||||||
Cost of revenues (exclusive of | $ 984,346 | $ (23,550) | $ 3,883,535 | $ (88,055) | $ 3,795,480 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative | $ 243,161 | $ (39,574) | $ 928,707 | $ (152,070) | $ 776,637 | ||||||
Income from operations(3) | $ 149,254 | $ 80,779 | $ 520,003 | $ 831,495 | |||||||
Operating margin | 10.6 % | 5.7 % | 16.3 % | 9.5 % | 5.7 % | 15.2 % | |||||
Net income(4) | $ 109,354 | $ 70,855 | $ 377,678 | $ 646,809 | |||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ 1.98 | $ 3.26 | $ 6.72 | $ 11.50 | |||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 | Year Ended December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | ||||||
Cost of revenues (exclusive of | $ 868,314 | $ (22,040) | $ 3,277,497 | $ (59,821) | $ 3,217,676 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative | $ 216,969 | $ (37,637) | $ 816,300 | $ (145,329) | $ 670,971 | ||||||
Income from operations(3) | $ 136,512 | $ 71,675 | $ 544,584 | $ 779,209 | |||||||
Operating margin | 10.9 % | 5.8 % | 16.7 % | 11.5 % | 5.0 % | 16.5 % | |||||
Net income(4) | $ 103,299 | $ 60,066 | $ 454,533 | $ 629,963 | |||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ 1.80 | $ 2.84 | $ 7.84 | $ 10.86 | |||||||
Items (1) through (4) above are detailed in the following table with the specific cross-reference noted in the appropriate item. | |||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation expenses | $ 23,019 | $ 22,074 | $ 86,252 | $ 80,944 | |||||||
Poland R&D incentives(a) | — | (556) | (505) | (23,473) | |||||||
Humanitarian support in | 531 | 522 | 2,308 | 2,350 | |||||||
Total adjustments to GAAP cost of revenues(1) | 23,550 | 22,040 | 88,055 | 59,821 | |||||||
Stock-based compensation expenses | 22,127 | 22,624 | 90,512 | 86,353 | |||||||
Cost Optimization charges(c) | 15,279 | 4,837 | 47,893 | 31,270 | |||||||
Other acquisition-related expenses | 234 | 7,031 | 1,160 | 15,808 | |||||||
Humanitarian support in | 1,861 | 3,127 | 12,250 | 10,821 | |||||||
Geographic repositioning(d) | — | (4) | — | 849 | |||||||
One-time charges | 73 | 22 | 255 | 228 | |||||||
Total adjustments to GAAP selling, general and administrative | 39,574 | 37,637 | 152,070 | 145,329 | |||||||
Amortization of purchased intangible assets | 17,655 | 11,998 | 71,367 | 29,475 | |||||||
Total adjustments to GAAP income from operations(3) | 80,779 | 71,675 | 311,492 | 234,625 | |||||||
Foreign exchange loss | 5,344 | 5,632 | 25,925 | 7,048 | |||||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in | 3,878 | 1,673 | 3,465 | 5,700 | |||||||
One-time benefits included in Interest and other income (loss), | — | (1,331) | (700) | (3,143) | |||||||
Provision for income taxes: | |||||||||||
Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments | (18,631) | (15,640) | (74,086) | (44,522) | |||||||
Tax shortfall (excess tax benefit) related to stock-based | 1,175 | (1,943) | 1,926 | (22,448) | |||||||
Net discrete charge (benefit) from tax planning(e) | (1,690) | — | 1,109 | (1,830) | |||||||
Total adjustments to GAAP net income(4) | $ 70,855 | $ 60,066 | $ 269,131 | $ 175,430 | |||||||
(a) | We have excluded from non-GAAP results the portion of the benefit from Poland R&D incentives related to qualifying activities performed in 2023 as it represents a nonrecurring one-time benefit. |
(b) | Humanitarian support in |
(c) | Cost Optimization charges include severance, facilities and contract termination charges incurred in connection with the programs initiated in the third quarter of 2023, second quarter of 2024, and second quarter of 2025. Consistent with the Company's historical non-GAAP policy, costs incurred in connection with formal restructuring initiatives have been excluded from non-GAAP results as these are attributable to targeted restructuring efforts and not expected to recur once the respective Cost Optimization program is completed. |
(d) | Geographic repositioning includes expenses associated with the relocation to other countries of employees based outside of |
(e) | Net discrete charge or benefit related to the implementation of tax planning to disregard certain foreign subsidiaries as separate entities for |
EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
Reconciliations of Guidance Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Comparable GAAP Financial Measures | |||
(Unaudited) | |||
The below guidance constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws and is based on a number of assumptions that are subject to change and many of which are outside the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from the Company's expectations depending on factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. | |||
Reconciliation of expected revenue growth on a GAAP basis to expected revenue growth on an organic constant currency | |||
First Quarter 2026 | Full Year 2026 | ||
(at midpoint of | |||
Revenue growth | 7.0 % | ||
Foreign exchange rates | (4.0) % | (1.5) % | |
Inorganic revenue | (0.1) % | — % | |
Revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis | 2.9 % | ||
Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues is presented in the | |||
First Quarter 2026 | Full Year 2026 | ||
GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues | |||
Stock-based compensation expenses | 3.9 % | 3.4 % | |
Included in cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 1.9 % | 1.7 % | |
Included in selling, general and administrative expenses | 2.0 % | 1.7 % | |
Humanitarian support in | 0.2 % | 0.1 % | |
Cost Optimization charges(c) | 1.1 % | 0.3 % | |
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 1.3 % | 1.2 % | |
Non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues(f) | |||
(f) | EPAM has not included the impact of potential future one-time charges including asset impairments, unusual gains and losses, expenses incurred in connection with future cost optimization actions, and other acquisition-related expenses because the Company is unable to predict these amounts with reasonable certainty. |
Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP effective tax rate is presented in the table below: | |||
First Quarter 2026 | Full Year 2026 | ||
GAAP effective tax rate (approximately) | 30.0 % | 26.0 % | |
Tax shortfall related to stock-based compensation | (3.9) % | (0.6) % | |
Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments | (2.1) % | (1.4) % | |
Non-GAAP effective tax rate (approximately) | 24.0 % | 24.0 % | |
Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share is presented in the table below: | |||
First Quarter 2026 | Full Year 2026 | ||
GAAP diluted earnings per share | |||
Stock-based compensation expenses | 0.97 | 3.71 | |
Included in cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 0.47 | 1.81 | |
Included in selling, general and administrative expenses | 0.50 | 1.90 | |
Humanitarian support in | 0.06 | 0.22 | |
Cost Optimization charges(c) | 0.25 | 0.45 | |
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 0.32 | 1.27 | |
Foreign exchange loss | 0.05 | 0.22 | |
Provision for income taxes: | |||
Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments | (0.35) | (1.28) | |
Tax shortfall related to stock-based compensation | 0.08 | 0.06 | |
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share(f) | |||
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