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The latest analyst work on EPAM Systems reflects a reset in expectations, with price targets moving lower across both bullish and bearish research. Some analysts still point to a longer term growth story and keep Buy ratings, while others cite softer revenue guidance, weaker North American demand, and AI related pressure on traditional services as reasons for more cautious targets in the roughly US$85 to US$125 range. In the sections that follow, you will see how this evolving narrative may affect how you track EPAM Systems from here.
What Wall Street Has Been Saying
🐂 Bullish Takeaways
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Stifel and TD Cowen still carry Buy ratings on EPAM Systems even after cutting price targets, which signals continued interest in the business model despite lower growth visibility.
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Needham trimmed its target to US$120 from US$135 but described EPAM Systems' Q2 report as solid, which suggests confidence in execution even as expectations are reset.
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Wells Fargo reduced its target to US$125 from US$151 and kept an Overweight rating, indicating that the firm still sees appeal in the stock at revised valuation levels.
🐻 Bearish Takeaways
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Jefferies and William Blair both moved to more cautious stances, citing a challenging IT services demand backdrop, slower AI deal ramp up, and pressure from AI led coding on traditional work.
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Deutsche Bank cut its target to US$85 from US$110 and Morgan Stanley, Citi, and Truist all lowered targets into the US$97 to US$110 band, which points to a cooler view on near term growth and valuation for EPAM Systems.
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What's in the News
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EPAM Systems joined the OpenAI Partner Network as an OpenAI Advanced Partner to help global enterprises roll out safer, scalable AI solutions.
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The company plans to certify more than 5,000 consultants with over 10,000 credentials in the first year through an OpenAI focused training program for forward deployed engineers.
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EPAM Systems reported second quarter 2026 results that were better than expected, with continued AI native momentum, improving profitability, and ongoing share repurchases.
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The company raised full year 2026 guidance and now expects revenue growth of 3.2% to 4.2%, GAAP diluted EPS of US$8.22 to US$8.38, and GAAP income from operations of 10.5% to 11.0% of revenues.
How This Changes the Fair Value For EPAM Systems
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The fair value estimate for EPAM Systems moved from US$144.06 to US$127.94.
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The revenue growth assumption moved from 5.36% to 4.20%.
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The profit margin assumption moved from 8.35% to 8.58%.
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The future P/E multiple assumption moved from 14.76x to 12.55x.
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The discount rate assumption moved from 8.96% to 9.28%.
Never Miss an Update: Follow The Narrative
Narratives connect EPAM Systems' business story to a structured financial forecast and fair value view. They update as new earnings, guidance, and industry data come through so you can see how the story is evolving in real time.
Head over to the Simply Wall St Community and follow the Narrative on EPAM Systems to stay up to date on:
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How EPAM Systems is using AI native services, proprietary platforms like DIAL and AI/RUN, and workforce upskilling to win larger, more complex digital transformation projects.
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The role of EPAM Systems' diversification across industries and regions, including expansion in LatAm, India, and Western and Central Asia, in supporting more resilient demand.
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Key risks from generative AI automation, wage and talent pressure in major delivery hubs, and competition from hyperscalers and larger consulting rivals for multi year deals.
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