EPAM Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
Fourth Quarter 2025
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Revenues of
$1.408 billion , up 12.8% year-over-year - GAAP Income from Operations was 10.6% of revenues and Non-GAAP Income from Operations was 16.3% of revenues
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GAAP Diluted EPS of
$1.98 , an increase of 10.0%, and Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of$3.26 , an increase of 14.8% on a year-over-year basis
Full Year 2025
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Revenues of
$5.457 billion , up 15.4% year-over-year - GAAP Income from Operations was 9.5% of revenues and Non-GAAP Income from Operations was 15.2% of revenues
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GAAP Diluted EPS of
$6.72 , a decrease of 14.3%, and Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of$11.50 , an increase of 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
$1.408 billion , a year-over-year increase of$159.2 million , or 12.8%. On an organic constant currency basis, revenues grew 5.6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024; - GAAP income from operations was
$149.3 million , an increase of$12.7 million , or 9.3%, compared to$136.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024; - Non-GAAP income from operations was
$230.0 million , an increase of$21.8 million , or 10.5%, compared to$208.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024; - Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") on a GAAP basis was
$1.98 , an increase of$0.18 , or 10.0%, compared to$1.80 in the fourth quarter of 2024; - Non-GAAP diluted EPS was
$3.26 , an increase of$0.42 , or 14.8%, compared to$2.84 in the fourth quarter of 2024;
Full Year 2025 Highlights
- Revenues increased to
$5.457 billion , a year-over-year increase of$729.1 million , or 15.4%. On an organic constant currency basis, revenues grew 4.9% year-over-year; - GAAP income from operations was
$520.0 million , a decrease of$24.6 million , or 4.5%, compared to$544.6 million in 2024; - Non-GAAP income from operations was
$831.5 million , an increase of$52.3 million , or 6.7%, compared to$779.2 million in 2024; - Diluted EPS on a GAAP basis was
$6.72 , a decrease of$1.12 , or 14.3%, compared to$7.84 in 2024; and - Non-GAAP diluted EPS was
$11.50 , an increase of$0.64 , or 5.9%, compared to$10.86 in 2024.
Cash Flow and Other Metrics
- Cash provided by operating activities was
$282.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase from$130.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024; and was$654.9 million in 2025, an increase from$559.2 million in 2024; - The Company repurchased 1.16 million shares of its common stock for
$223.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2025 under its share repurchase program. During the year endedDecember 31, 2025 , the Company repurchased 3.54 million shares of its common stock for$660.6 million under its share repurchase programs. As ofDecember 31, 2025 , the Company had$776.5 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization; - Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled
$1.301 billion as ofDecember 31, 2025 , an increase of$11.0 million , or 0.9%, from$1.290 billion as ofDecember 31, 2024 ; and - 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% fromDecember 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% to 7.5% for 2026. The Company expects the year-over-year revenue growth rate on an organic constant currency basis to be in the range of 3% to 6%;
- For the full year, EPAM expects GAAP income from operations to be in the range of 10% to 11% of revenues and non-GAAP income from operations to be in the range of 15% to 16% of revenues;
- The Company expects its GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately 26% and its non-GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately 24%; and
- EPAM expects GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of
$7.95 to$8.25 for the year, and non-GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of$12.60 to$12.90 for the year. The Company expects weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the year of 54.4 million.
First Quarter
EPAM expects the following for the first quarter:
- The Company expects revenues will be in the range of
$1.385 billion to$1.400 billion for the first quarter reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.0% at the midpoint of the range. The Company expects year-over-year revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis to be approximately 2.9% at the midpoint of the range; - For the first quarter, EPAM expects GAAP income from operations to be in the range of 7.0% to 8.0% of revenues and non-GAAP income from operations to be in the range of 13.5% to 14.5% of revenues;
- The Company expects its GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately 30% and its non-GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately 24%; and
- EPAM expects GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of
$1.32 to$1.40 for the quarter, and non-GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of$2.70 to$2.78 for the quarter. The Company expects weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the quarter of 54.7 million.
Conference Call Information
EPAM will host a conference call to discuss results on
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EPAM supplements results reported in accordance with
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes estimates and statements which may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Our estimates and forward-looking statements are mainly based on our current expectations and estimates of future events and trends, which affect or may affect our business and operations. These statements may include words such as "may," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or similar expressions. Those future events and trends may relate to, among other things, developments relating to the war in
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EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In thousands, except per share data) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Year Ended
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Revenues |
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Operating expenses: |
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Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and |
984,346 |
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868,314 |
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3,883,535 |
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3,277,497 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
243,161 |
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216,969 |
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928,707 |
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816,300 |
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Depreciation and amortization expense |
30,787 |
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26,556 |
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124,811 |
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89,559 |
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Income from operations |
149,254 |
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136,512 |
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520,003 |
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544,584 |
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Interest and other income (loss), net |
(89) |
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6,451 |
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11,546 |
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46,876 |
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Foreign exchange loss |
(5,344) |
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(5,632) |
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(25,925) |
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(7,048) |
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Income before provision for income taxes |
143,821 |
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137,331 |
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505,624 |
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584,412 |
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Provision for income taxes |
34,467 |
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34,032 |
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127,946 |
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129,879 |
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Net income |
$ 109,354 |
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$ 103,299 |
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$ 377,678 |
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$ 454,533 |
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Net income per share: |
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Basic |
$ 1.99 |
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$ 1.82 |
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$ 6.76 |
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$ 7.93 |
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Diluted |
$ 1.98 |
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$ 1.80 |
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$ 6.72 |
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$ 7.84 |
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Shares used in calculation of net income per share: |
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Basic |
54,942 |
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56,818 |
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55,893 |
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57,288 |
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Diluted |
55,341 |
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57,435 |
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56,233 |
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57,983 |
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EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In thousands, except par value) |
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As of December 31, 2025 |
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As of December 31, 2024 |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 1,296,077 |
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$ 1,286,267 |
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Trade receivables and contract assets, net of allowance of |
1,108,201 |
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1,002,175 |
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Prepaid and other current assets |
129,610 |
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137,806 |
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Total current assets |
2,533,888 |
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2,426,248 |
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Property and equipment, net |
202,387 |
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207,667 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets, net |
114,875 |
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128,244 |
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Intangible assets, net |
406,586 |
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436,418 |
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1,210,564 |
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1,181,575 |
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Deferred tax assets |
295,115 |
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269,799 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
138,721 |
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100,522 |
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Total assets |
$ 4,902,136 |
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$ 4,750,473 |
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Liabilities |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
$ 55,329 |
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$ 44,702 |
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Accrued compensation and benefits expenses |
608,232 |
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484,952 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
250,688 |
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201,356 |
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Income taxes payable, current |
25,520 |
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50,395 |
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Operating lease liabilities, current |
37,173 |
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39,634 |
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Total current liabilities |
976,942 |
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821,039 |
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Long-term debt |
25,034 |
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25,194 |
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Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent |
81,497 |
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98,426 |
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Deferred tax liabilities, noncurrent |
76,969 |
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92,362 |
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Other noncurrent liabilities |
63,886 |
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82,301 |
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Total liabilities |
1,224,328 |
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1,119,322 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Equity |
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Stockholders' equity |
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Common stock, |
54 |
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57 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
1,390,423 |
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1,190,222 |
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Retained earnings |
2,268,204 |
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2,555,796 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
18,545 |
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(116,864) |
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3,677,226 |
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3,629,211 |
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Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries |
582 |
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1,940 |
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Total equity |
3,677,808 |
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3,631,151 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
$ 4,902,136 |
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$ 4,750,473 |
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EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Comparable GAAP Financial Measures |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In thousands, except percent and per share amounts) |
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Reconciliation of revenue growth as reported on a GAAP basis to revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis is |
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Three Months Ended |
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Year Ended |
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Revenue growth as reported |
12.8 % |
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15.4 % |
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Inorganic revenue |
(4.6) % |
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(9.2) % |
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Foreign exchange rates |
(2.6) % |
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(1.3) % |
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Revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis |
5.6 % |
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4.9 % |
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Reconciliation of various income statement amounts from GAAP to non-GAAP for the three months and years ended |
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Three Months Ended |
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Year Ended |
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GAAP |
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Adjustments |
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Non-GAAP |
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GAAP |
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Adjustments |
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Non-GAAP |
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Cost of revenues (exclusive of |
$ 984,346 |
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$ (23,550) |
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$ 3,883,535 |
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$ (88,055) |
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$ 3,795,480 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
$ 243,161 |
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$ (39,574) |
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$ 928,707 |
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$ (152,070) |
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$ 776,637 |
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Income from operations(3) |
$ 149,254 |
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$ 80,779 |
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$ 520,003 |
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$ 831,495 |
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Operating margin |
10.6 % |
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5.7 % |
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16.3 % |
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9.5 % |
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5.7 % |
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15.2 % |
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Net income(4) |
$ 109,354 |
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$ 70,855 |
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$ 377,678 |
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$ 646,809 |
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Diluted earnings per share |
$ 1.98 |
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$ 3.26 |
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$ 6.72 |
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$ 11.50 |
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Three Months Ended |
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Year Ended |
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GAAP |
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Adjustments |
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Non-GAAP |
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GAAP |
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Adjustments |
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Non-GAAP |
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Cost of revenues (exclusive of |
$ 868,314 |
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$ (22,040) |
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$ 3,277,497 |
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$ (59,821) |
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$ 3,217,676 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
$ 216,969 |
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$ (37,637) |
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$ 816,300 |
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$ (145,329) |
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$ 670,971 |
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Income from operations(3) |
$ 136,512 |
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$ 71,675 |
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$ 544,584 |
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$ 779,209 |
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Operating margin |
10.9 % |
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5.8 % |
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16.7 % |
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11.5 % |
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5.0 % |
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16.5 % |
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Net income(4) |
$ 103,299 |
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$ 60,066 |
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$ 454,533 |
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$ 629,963 |
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Diluted earnings per share |
$ 1.80 |
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$ 2.84 |
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$ 7.84 |
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$ 10.86 |
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Items (1) through (4) above are detailed in the following table with the specific cross-reference noted in the appropriate item. |
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Three Months Ended December 31, |
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Year Ended December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Stock-based compensation expenses |
$ 23,019 |
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$ 22,074 |
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$ 86,252 |
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$ 80,944 |
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Poland R&D incentives(a) |
— |
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(556) |
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(505) |
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(23,473) |
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Humanitarian support in |
531 |
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522 |
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2,308 |
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2,350 |
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Total adjustments to GAAP cost of revenues(1) |
23,550 |
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22,040 |
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88,055 |
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59,821 |
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Stock-based compensation expenses |
22,127 |
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22,624 |
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90,512 |
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86,353 |
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Cost Optimization charges(c) |
15,279 |
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4,837 |
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47,893 |
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31,270 |
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Other acquisition-related expenses |
234 |
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7,031 |
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1,160 |
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15,808 |
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Humanitarian support in |
1,861 |
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3,127 |
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12,250 |
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10,821 |
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Geographic repositioning(d) |
— |
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(4) |
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— |
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849 |
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One-time charges |
73 |
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22 |
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255 |
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228 |
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Total adjustments to GAAP selling, general and administrative |
39,574 |
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37,637 |
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152,070 |
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145,329 |
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Amortization of purchased intangible assets |
17,655 |
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11,998 |
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71,367 |
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29,475 |
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Total adjustments to GAAP income from operations(3) |
80,779 |
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71,675 |
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311,492 |
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234,625 |
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Foreign exchange loss |
5,344 |
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5,632 |
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25,925 |
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7,048 |
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Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in |
3,878 |
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1,673 |
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3,465 |
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5,700 |
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One-time benefits included in Interest and other income (loss), |
— |
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(1,331) |
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(700) |
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(3,143) |
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Provision for income taxes: |
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Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments |
(18,631) |
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(15,640) |
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(74,086) |
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(44,522) |
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Tax shortfall (excess tax benefit) related to stock-based |
1,175 |
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(1,943) |
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1,926 |
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(22,448) |
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Net discrete charge (benefit) from tax planning(e) |
(1,690) |
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— |
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1,109 |
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(1,830) |
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Total adjustments to GAAP net income(4) |
$ 70,855 |
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$ 60,066 |
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$ 269,131 |
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$ 175,430 |
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(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. |
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(b) |
Humanitarian support in |
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(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. |
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(d) |
Geographic repositioning includes expenses associated with the relocation to other countries of employees based outside of |
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(e) |
Net discrete charge or benefit related to the implementation of tax planning to disregard certain foreign subsidiaries as separate entities for |
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EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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Reconciliations of Guidance Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Comparable GAAP Financial Measures |
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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. |
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Reconciliation of expected revenue growth on a GAAP basis to expected revenue growth on an organic constant currency |
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First Quarter 2026 |
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Full Year 2026 |
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(at midpoint of |
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Revenue growth |
7.0 % |
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4.5% to 7.5% |
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Foreign exchange rates |
(4.0) % |
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(1.5) % |
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Inorganic revenue |
(0.1) % |
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— % |
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Revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis |
2.9 % |
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3.0% to 6.0% |
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Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues is presented in the |
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First Quarter 2026 |
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Full Year 2026 |
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GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues |
7.0% to 8.0% |
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10.0% to 11.0% |
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Stock-based compensation expenses |
3.9 % |
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3.4 % |
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Included in cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) |
1.9 % |
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1.7 % |
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Included in selling, general and administrative expenses |
2.0 % |
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1.7 % |
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Humanitarian support in |
0.2 % |
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0.1 % |
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Cost Optimization charges(c) |
1.1 % |
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0.3 % |
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Amortization of acquired intangible assets |
1.3 % |
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1.2 % |
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Non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues(f) |
13.5% to 14.5% |
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15.0% to 16.0% |
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(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. |
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Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP effective tax rate is presented in the table below: |
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First Quarter 2026 |
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Full Year 2026 |
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GAAP effective tax rate (approximately) |
30.0 % |
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26.0 % |
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Tax shortfall related to stock-based compensation |
(3.9) % |
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(0.6) % |
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Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments |
(2.1) % |
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(1.4) % |
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Non-GAAP effective tax rate (approximately) |
24.0 % |
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24.0 % |
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Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share is presented in the table below: |
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First Quarter 2026 |
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Full Year 2026 |
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GAAP diluted earnings per share |
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Stock-based compensation expenses |
0.97 |
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3.71 |
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Included in cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) |
0.47 |
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1.81 |
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Included in selling, general and administrative expenses |
0.50 |
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1.90 |
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Humanitarian support in |
0.06 |
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0.22 |
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Cost Optimization charges(c) |
0.25 |
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0.45 |
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Amortization of acquired intangible assets |
0.32 |
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1.27 |
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Foreign exchange loss |
0.05 |
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0.22 |
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Provision for income taxes: |
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Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments |
(0.35) |
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(1.28) |
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Tax shortfall related to stock-based compensation |
0.08 |
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0.06 |
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Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share(f) |
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