Why is EPAM Down Today?

EPAM
$109.23
▼ -4.48% ($-4.89)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 5:02 PM ET

About EPAM SYSTEMS, INC.

EPAM Systems is a global IT services firm that offers platform engineering, software development, and consulting services. EPAM's largest market is North America, which represents approximately 60% of revenue. Offerings span assisting companies with new technologies, such as artificial intelligence,...

Sector: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES
Market Cap: $8.48B
Forward P/E: 14.3
52-Week Range: $73.06 - $222.53
Employees: 61,200

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 11.2%
This stock is significantly underperforming its SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES sector: +6.7%

EPAM is outperforming its sector by -11.2%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

EPAM is significantly underperforming the market (-5.2% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.67%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.04%
EPAM
This Stock
-4.48%
vs S&P 500: -5.15%
vs Nasdaq: -5.52%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, EPAM is expected to trade between:
$105.95 - $111.41

Key Level to Watch

$103.77 support
Watch for breakdown below $109.23

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 5:02 PM (-289 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.71
Put/Call Ratio
73.7%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 2,280
Put Volume: 1,609
Total: 3,889

Historical Context

EPAM has moved more than 3.0% down on 24 occasions in the past year.

58.3%
Continuation Rate
14/24 times continued down
-0.65%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 16, 2026 (-5.1%) → Next day: -0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is EPAM stock down today?

This stock is significantly underperforming its SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is EPAM stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, EPAM shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the EPAM stock price target?

EPAM is currently trading at $109.23. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $105.95 - $111.41. See long-term price prediction →

Will EPAM stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that EPAM's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $103.77 (support).

Is EPAM stock oversold or overbought?

EPAM's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 48.3. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for EPAM stock?

EPAM's 10-day momentum indicator is at -4.16. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is EPAM outperforming or underperforming the market?

EPAM (-4.48%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-5.2% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.67%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.04%.

What does MACD indicate for EPAM?

EPAM's MACD (-0.0) is currently below the signal line (0.98), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 19.4) is weak.

Is EPAM in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, EPAM is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $113.6, 50-day SMA: $108.93.

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