EPAM Systems: Out Of Its Depth (Archive)

EPAM is really struggling and out of its depth in today’s IT services environment.

EPAM Systems: Out Of Its Depth (Archive)

This 5-Minute Pitch was originally published on Seeking Alpha before the launch of the Hunting Alphas website. It is shared here to showcase my previous work and track record. New 5-Minute Pitches published on this site will not be disseminated anywhere else.

Elevator Pitch

  • In my last article on EPAM, I correctly noted that the growth engine is slowing but incorrectly believed it was all 'priced in'. The stock is down almost 27% since.
  • EPAM had a bad Q1 FY23 quarter and an even worse outlook.
  • EPAM is out of its depth and losing share.
  • Management is implicitly guiding for further margin contraction.
  • I downgrade the stock to a 'sell' as I wait for the QoQ growth declines and margins to stabilize before a re-entry.

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