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EPAM Q3 2026 results: margin expansion, AI momentum, and enhanced buybacks

Nov 5, 2026, 6:17 AM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Solid Q3 results, margin expansion, AI momentum, and a larger, actionable buyback program with an upcoming ASR likely to support the stock in the near term.

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EPAM delivered a strong Q3 2026 with revenue of $1.426B and margin expansion, driven by AI-native momentum and strategic partnerships. The company boosted capital returns, increasing buyback authorization by $1.5B to $1.8B and signaling a $500M accelerated share repurchase next week, while guiding higher 2026 revenue growth and EPS. This mix of profitability, AI-driven growth, and shareholder-friendly actions could lift the stock near term.

Q3 revenue $1.426B; YoY +2.3%; organic CC +2.5%.
GAAP op margin 12.3%; non-GAAP 16.7%.
Share repurchase authorization up by $1.5B to $1.8B; ASR $500M next week.
Full-year guidance: revenue growth 3.5–3.7%; organic CC 2.5–2.7%.
Commit to returning at least 50% of free cash flow to shareholders 2027–2029.

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