EPAM Reports Results for Second Quarter 2025 and Raises Full Year Revenue Outlook
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EPAM Systems (NYSE: EPAM) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with revenues reaching $1.353 billion, an 18.0% year-over-year increase. The company's GAAP income from operations was 9.3% of revenues, while non-GAAP income from operations reached 15.0%. GAAP diluted EPS decreased to $1.56, while non-GAAP diluted EPS grew to $2.77.
Based on strong organic growth and updated forex assumptions, EPAM raised its full-year 2025 revenue growth guidance to 13.0-15.0%. For Q3 2025, the company expects revenues between $1.365-1.380 billion. The company's performance was driven by AI-led solutions and complex modernization efforts, with no material exposure to traditional legacy outsourcing services.
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- GAAP diluted EPS decreased 8.2% to $1.56
- Operating cash flow declined to $77.4 million from $186.9 million in H1 2024
- Cash and equivalents decreased 18.9% to $1.046 billion from December 2024
- Minimal headcount growth with delivery professionals up only 0.3% from Q1
News Market Reaction
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- Second quarter revenues of
, up$1.35 3 billion18.0% year-over-year - GAAP income from operations was
9.3% of revenues and non-GAAP income from operations was15.0% of revenues for the second quarter - Second quarter GAAP diluted EPS of
, a decrease of$1.56 , and non-GAAP diluted EPS of$0.14 , an increase of$2.77 on a year-over-year basis$0.32 - Based on the strength of organic constant currency revenue growth and updates to our foreign exchange rate assumptions, EPAM raises its expected year-over-year revenue growth rate to now be in the range of
13.0% to15.0% for 2025
"We're pleased with another strong quarter of sequential organic growth—our third in a row—marking a return to greater consistency in our performance," said Arkadiy Dobkin, CEO and President at EPAM. "This reaffirms our long-standing view that deep engineering and technology expertise is critical, especially in AI-led solutions and the complex modernization efforts required for AI adoption in the future. It also reflects the distinct structure of our client portfolio, with no material exposure to traditional legacy outsourcing services."
Balazs Fejes, President of Global Business and Chief Revenue Officer at EPAM added, "As our clients prioritize their AI-readiness and preparatory actions, they are increasingly turning to us to build out their data and AI foundation. The strength of our client relationships and ecosystem partners, along with our organic growth and AI momentum, positions us extremely well to build on this quarter's success and progress further."
Second Quarter 2025 Highlights
- Revenues increased to
, a year-over-year increase of$1.35 3 billion , or$206.8 million 18.0% . On an organic constant currency basis, revenues were up5.3% compared to the second quarter of 2024; - GAAP income from operations was
, an increase of$126.5 million , or$5.9 million 4.9% , compared to in the second quarter of 2024;$120.6 million - Non-GAAP income from operations was
, an increase of$202.9 million , or$28.4 million 16.3% , compared to in the second quarter of 2024;$174.5 million - Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") on a GAAP basis was
, a decrease of$1.56 , or$0.14 8.2% , compared to in the second quarter of 2024; and$1.70 - Non-GAAP diluted EPS was
, an increase of$2.77 , or$0.32 13.1% , compared to in the second quarter of 2024.$2.45
Cash Flow and Other Metrics
- Cash provided by operating activities was
for the first six months of 2025, compared to cash provided by operating activities of$77.4 million for the first six months of 2024;$186.9 million - Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled
as of June 30, 2025, a decrease of$1.04 6 billion , or$243.9 million 18.9% , from as of December 31, 2024;$1.29 0 billion - The Company repurchased 1.087 million shares of its common stock for
during the second quarter of 2025 under its share repurchase program. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had$194.9 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization; and$82.1 million - Total headcount was approximately 62,050 as of June 30, 2025. Included in this number were approximately 55,800 delivery professionals, an increase of
0.3% from March 31, 2025.
2025 Outlook - Full Year and Third Quarter
Full Year
EPAM expects the following for the full year:
- Based on the strength of organic constant currency revenue growth and updates to our foreign exchange rate assumptions, the Company raises its expected year-over-year revenue growth rate to now be in the range of
13.0% to15.0% for 2025. Additionally, the Company now expects the year-over-year revenue growth rate on an organic constant currency basis to be in the range of3.0% to5.0% ; - For the full year, EPAM continues to expect GAAP income from operations to be in the range of
9.0% to10.0% of revenues and non-GAAP income from operations to be in the range of14.5% to15.5% of revenues; - The Company now expects its GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately
26.0% and continues to expect its non-GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately24.0% ; and - EPAM now expects GAAP diluted EPS to be in the range of
to$6.48 and non-GAAP diluted EPS to be in the range of$6.64 to$10.96 . The Company now expects weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the year to be 56.4 million.$11.12
Third Quarter
EPAM expects the following for the third quarter:
- The Company expects revenues will be in the range of
to$1.36 5 billion for the third quarter reflecting year-over-year growth of$1.38 0 billion17.6% at the midpoint of the range. The Company expects the year-over-year revenue growth rate on an organic constant currency basis to be6.2% at the midpoint of the range; - For the third quarter, EPAM expects GAAP income from operations to be in the range of
10.0% to11.0% of revenues and non-GAAP income from operations to be in the range of15.5% to16.5% of revenues; - The Company expects its GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately
25.0% and its non-GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately24.0% ; and - EPAM expects GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of
to$1.89 for the quarter, and non-GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of$1.97 to$2.98 for the quarter. The Company expects weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the quarter to be 55.9 million.$3.06
Conference Call Information
EPAM will host a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. EDT. 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
Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) has used its software engineering expertise to become a leading global provider of digital engineering, cloud and AI-enabled transformation services, and a leading business and experience consulting partner for global enterprises and ambitious startups. We address our clients' transformation challenges by focusing EPAM Continuum's integrated strategy, experience and technology consulting with our 30+ years of engineering execution to speed our clients' time to market and drive greater value from their innovations and digital investments.
We leverage AI and GenAI to deliver transformative solutions that accelerate our clients' digital innovation and enhance their competitive edge. Through platforms like EPAM AI/RUN™ and initiatives like DIALX Lab, we integrate advanced AI technologies into tailored business strategies, driving significant industry impact and fostering continuous innovation.
We deliver globally but engage locally with our expert teams of consultants, architects, designers and engineers, making the future real for our clients, our partners, and our people around the world. We believe the right solutions are the ones that improve people's lives and fuel competitive advantage for our clients across diverse industries. Our thinking comes to life in the experiences, products and platforms we design and bring to market.
Added to the S&P 500 and the Forbes Global 2000 in 2021 and recognized by Glassdoor and Newsweek as Most Loved Workplace, our multidisciplinary teams serve customers across six continents. We are proud to be among the top 15 companies in Information Technology Services in the Fortune 1000 and to be recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScapes for Worldwide Experience Build Services, Worldwide Experience Design Services and Worldwide Software Engineering Services.
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 | ||||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
Revenues | $ 1,353,443 | $ 1,146,597 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 964,012 | 810,857 | 1,916,020 | 1,645,191 | ||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 231,681 | 194,058 | 450,598 | 392,511 | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 31,274 | 21,121 | 62,711 | 43,267 | ||||||||||
Income from operations | 126,476 | 120,561 | 225,806 | 231,093 | ||||||||||
Interest and other income, net | 3,519 | 12,036 | 9,333 | 27,078 | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain | (6,227) | 1,213 | (16,954) | (706) | ||||||||||
Income before provision for income taxes | 123,768 | 133,810 | 218,185 | 257,465 | ||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 35,742 | 35,165 | 56,677 | 42,577 | ||||||||||
Net income | $ 88,026 | $ 98,645 | $ 161,508 | $ 214,888 | ||||||||||
Net income per share: | ||||||||||||||
Basic | $ 1.56 | $ 1.71 | $ 2.86 | $ 3.72 | ||||||||||
Diluted | $ 1.56 | $ 1.70 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.67 | ||||||||||
Shares used in calculation of net income per share: | ||||||||||||||
Basic | 56,319 | 57,594 | 56,548 | 57,716 | ||||||||||
Diluted | 56,536 | 58,149 | 56,898 | 58,540 | ||||||||||
EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
(In thousands, except par value) | ||||||
As of June 30, 2025 | As of December 31, 2024 | |||||
Assets | ||||||
Current assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,041,344 | $ 1,286,267 | ||||
Trade receivables and contract assets, net of allowance of | 1,158,956 | 1,002,175 | ||||
Prepaid and other current assets | 170,175 | 137,806 | ||||
Total current assets | 2,370,475 | 2,426,248 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 201,619 | 207,667 | ||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 129,332 | 128,244 | ||||
Intangible assets, net | 435,891 | 436,418 | ||||
Goodwill | 1,209,463 | 1,181,575 | ||||
Deferred tax assets | 240,852 | 269,799 | ||||
Other noncurrent assets | 123,064 | 100,522 | ||||
Total assets | $ 4,710,696 | $ 4,750,473 | ||||
Liabilities | ||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ 45,278 | $ 44,702 | ||||
Accrued compensation and benefits expenses | 458,612 | 484,952 | ||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 184,643 | 201,356 | ||||
Income taxes payable, current | 18,461 | 50,395 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities, current | 40,433 | 39,634 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 747,427 | 821,039 | ||||
Long-term debt | 25,038 | 25,194 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | 97,220 | 98,426 | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities, noncurrent | 98,063 | 92,362 | ||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 74,586 | 82,301 | ||||
Total liabilities | 1,042,334 | 1,119,322 | ||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||
Equity | ||||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||
Common stock, | 56 | 57 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,286,067 | 1,190,222 | ||||
Retained earnings | 2,360,343 | 2,555,796 | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | 21,314 | (116,864) | ||||
Total EPAM Systems, Inc. stockholders' equity | 3,667,780 | 3,629,211 | ||||
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries | 582 | 1,940 | ||||
Total equity | 3,668,362 | 3,631,151 | ||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ 4,710,696 | $ 4,750,473 | ||||
EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Comparable GAAP Financial Measures | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts) | ||||||
Reconciliation of year-over-year revenue growth as reported on a GAAP basis to revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis is presented in the table below: | ||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | |||||
Revenue growth as reported | 18.0 % | 14.8 % | ||||
Inorganic revenue growth | (10.8) % | (11.0) % | ||||
Foreign exchange rates impact | (1.9) % | (0.5) % | ||||
Revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis | 5.3 % | 3.3 % | ||||
Reconciliation of various income statement amounts from GAAP to non-GAAP for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024: | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | ||||||||||
GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | ||||||
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)(1) | $ (18,232) | $ 1,916,020 | $ (42,773) | $ 1,873,247 | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses(2) | $ (40,349) | $ (74,572) | |||||||||
Income from operations(3) | $ 76,417 | ||||||||||
Operating margin | 9.3 % | 5.7 % | 15.0 % | 8.5 % | 5.8 % | 14.3 % | |||||
Net income(4) | $ 88,026 | $ 68,765 | |||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ 1.56 | $ 2.77 | $ 2.84 | $ 5.18 | |||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | ||||||||||
GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | ||||||
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)(1) | $ (17,504) | $ 1,645,191 | $ (40,520) | $ 1,604,671 | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses(2) | $ (30,620) | $ (64,713) | |||||||||
Income from operations(3) | $ 53,945 | ||||||||||
Operating margin | 10.5 % | 4.7 % | 15.2 % | 10.0 % | 5.1 % | 15.1 % | |||||
Net income(4) | $ 98,645 | $ 43,621 | $ 72,624 | ||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ 1.70 | $ 2.45 | $ 3.67 | $ 4.91 | |||||||
Items (1) through (4) above are detailed in the table below with the specific cross-reference noted in the appropriate item. |
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
Stock-based compensation expenses | $ 18,161 | $ 16,937 | $ 42,084 | $ 39,294 | |||
Poland R&D incentives(a) | (505) | — | (505) | — | |||
Humanitarian support in | 576 | 567 | 1,194 | 1,226 | |||
Total adjustments to GAAP cost of revenues(1) | 18,232 | 17,504 | 42,773 | 40,520 | |||
Stock-based compensation expenses | 20,397 | 18,747 | 44,930 | 41,181 | |||
Cost Optimization charges(c) | 16,275 | 9,513 | 21,586 | 16,530 | |||
Other acquisition-related expenses | 292 | 456 | 862 | 1,679 | |||
Humanitarian support in | 3,282 | 2,119 | 7,014 | 4,739 | |||
Geographic repositioning(d) | — | 104 | — | 825 | |||
One-time charges/(benefits) | 103 | (319) | 180 | (241) | |||
Total adjustments to GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses(2) | 40,349 | 30,620 | 74,572 | 64,713 | |||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 17,836 | 5,821 | 35,492 | 11,770 | |||
Total adjustments to GAAP income from operations(3) | 76,417 | 53,945 | 152,837 | 117,003 | |||
Foreign exchange loss/(gain) | 6,227 | (1,213) | 16,954 | 706 | |||
Gain on financial instrument | — | — | (350) | — | |||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in Interest and other income, net | (232) | 1,485 | (1,969) | 2,535 | |||
Provision for income taxes: | |||||||
Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments | (18,291) | (10,632) | (38,201) | (25,027) | |||
Tax shortfall/(excess tax benefits) related to stock-based compensation | 1,106 | 103 | 563 | (20,763) | |||
Net discrete charge/(benefit) from tax planning(e) | 3,538 | (67) | 3,464 | (1,830) | |||
Total adjustments to GAAP net income(4) | $ 68,765 | $ 43,621 | $ 133,298 | $ 72,624 | |||
(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 one-time and unusual in nature. |
(d) Geographic repositioning includes expenses associated with the relocation to other countries of employees based outside of |
(e) One-time 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 year-over-year revenue growth on a GAAP basis to expected revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis is presented in the table below: | ||||||
Third Quarter 2025 | Full Year 2025 | |||||
(at midpoint of range) | ||||||
Revenue growth | 17.6 % | |||||
Foreign exchange rates impact | (1.0) % | (0.9) % | ||||
Inorganic revenue growth | (10.4) % | (9.1) % | ||||
Revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis | 6.2 % | |||||
Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues is presented in the table below: | ||||||
Third Quarter 2025 | Full Year 2025 | |||||
GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expenses | 3.2 % | 3.2 % | ||||
Included in cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 1.6 % | 1.6 % | ||||
Included in selling, general and administrative expenses | 1.6 % | 1.6 % | ||||
Humanitarian support in | 0.3 % | 0.3 % | ||||
Cost Optimization charges(c) | 0.7 % | 0.7 % | ||||
One-time charges and Other acquisition-related expenses(f) | — % | — % | ||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 1.3 % | 1.3 % | ||||
Non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues | ||||||
(f) EPAM has not included the impact of potential future One-time charges including asset impairments, unusual gains and losses, 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: | ||||||
Third Quarter 2025 | Full Year 2025 | |||||
GAAP effective tax rate (approximately) | 25.0 % | 26.0 % | ||||
Excess tax benefits/(tax shortfall) related to stock-based compensation | 0.1 % | (0.1) % | ||||
Net discrete charge from tax planning(e) | — % | (0.7) % | ||||
Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments | (1.1) % | (1.2) % | ||||
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: | ||||||
Third Quarter 2025 | Full Year 2025 | |||||
GAAP diluted earnings per share | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expenses | 0.79 | 3.13 | ||||
Included in cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 0.39 | 1.53 | ||||
Included in selling, general and administrative expenses | 0.40 | 1.60 | ||||
Poland R&D incentives(a) | — | (0.01) | ||||
Humanitarian support in | 0.07 | 0.28 | ||||
Cost Optimization charges(c) | 0.16 | 0.68 | ||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 0.33 | 1.27 | ||||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | — | (0.03) | ||||
Foreign exchange loss | 0.04 | 0.34 | ||||
Provision for income taxes: | ||||||
Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments | (0.30) | (1.25) | ||||
Tax shortfall related to stock-based compensation | — | 0.01 | ||||
Net discrete charge from tax planning(e) | — | 0.06 | ||||
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share | ||||||
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