NYSE$EPAM

EPAM Systems Inc. · Q1 2020 earnings

Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

EPAM's first quarter results exceeded expectations, showcasing robust demand and strategic focus on employee safety and customer partnerships amidst the global pandemic.

EPAM Systems reported strong first-quarter results with revenues of $651.4 million, a 24.9% year-over-year increase. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.47, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.43. The company is focused on employee safety and partnering with customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Revenues increased to $651.4 million, up 24.9% year-over-year.
  • GAAP income from operations was $87.5 million, a 35.3% increase compared to Q1 2019.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations was $105.3 million, an 18.1% increase compared to Q1 2019.
  • GAAP diluted EPS was $1.47, a 38.7% increase compared to Q1 2019.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$651M

Previous: $521M+24.9%
EPS (adj)

$1.43

Previous: $1.25+14.4%
Operating Margin

13.4%

No prior period
Non-GAAP Operating Margin

16.2%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$29.1M

Previous: -$13.4M-116.6%
Free Cash Flow

$56.5M

Previous: $47.3M+19.4%
Net Income

$85.6M

Previous: $60.8M+40.8%
Operating Income

$87.5M

Previous: $64.7M+35.3%
Gross Profit

$228M

Previous: $177M+28.8%
Cash & Equivalents

$916M

Previous: $763M+20.2%
Total Assets

$2.31B

Previous: $1.83B+26.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$11.9M

Previous: $21.9M-45.6%

Revenue & EPS history

EPAM · Revenue · Quarterly

$651M

Q1 2020+24.9%vs Q1 2019
Beat estimate in 14 of 16 quarters(88%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

EPAM expects revenues between $590 million and $605 million for the second quarter, reflecting approximately 8.3% year-over-year growth at the mid-point. GAAP income from operations is projected to be 11% to 13% of revenues, and non-GAAP income from operations is expected to be 14% to 16% of revenues. GAAP diluted EPS is projected to be between $0.93 and $1.12, while non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be between $1.12 and $1.31.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue growth on a constant currency basis (at mid-point of the range) 9.3%
  • GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues 11% to 13%
  • Stock-based compensation expenses 2.5%
  • Amortization of purchased intangible assets 0.5%
  • Non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues 14% to 16%

Headwinds

  • Revenue growth (at mid-point of the range) 8.3%
  • Foreign exchange rates impact (1)%
  • GAAP effective tax rate (approximately) 13%
  • Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments 3.8%
  • Non-GAAP effective tax rate (approximately) 23%

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2020

Historical avgQ1 2020

+1.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.3%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.5%

Avg return

30 days after

58%

33 / 57 earnings

Positive

+15.5%

Q2 2022

Best reaction

-26.4%

Q1 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.0%-11.1%-8.3%
Q4 2025-17.9%-23.2%-18.0%
Q3 2025+4.4%+12.0%+26.5%
Q1 2025+12.9%+17.4%+11.9%
Q4 2024-12.8%-18.4%-32.1%
Q3 2024+15.2%+21.2%+21.1%
Q2 2024-7.2%-5.4%-1.6%
Q1 2024-26.4%-24.9%-29.0%
Q4 2023+12.2%+7.1%+7.5%
Q3 2023+11.1%+12.9%+19.5%
Q2 2023+4.3%+2.8%+9.1%
Q1 2023-14.3%-14.1%-4.0%
Q4 2022-7.7%-11.8%-23.7%
Q3 2022-4.4%-2.2%+13.1%
Q2 2022+15.5%+13.4%+11.4%
Q1 2022+11.0%+2.2%+6.3%
Q4 2021-1.6%-5.0%-34.6%
Q3 2021+3.7%+5.5%-12.2%
Q2 2021+5.1%+6.2%+13.1%
Q1 2021-0.2%-1.6%+4.6%
Q4 2020-4.0%-5.1%-3.1%
Q3 2020+4.1%-4.9%-1.2%
Q2 2020+1.3%+0.6%+7.5%
Q1 2020+0.1%-0.8%+6.8%
Q4 2019-3.6%-9.6%-30.0%
Q3 2019+6.1%+11.9%+17.7%
Q2 2019+3.8%+5.5%+7.3%
Q1 2019+0.4%-1.2%+3.7%
Q4 2018+3.4%+4.1%+13.3%
Q3 2018+5.7%+4.6%+9.0%
Q2 2018-4.9%-0.2%+8.7%
Q1 2018+9.6%+7.4%+6.8%
Q4 2017+1.4%+0.7%+6.1%
Q3 2017+10.0%+11.2%+9.3%
Q2 2017-1.3%-3.2%-2.9%
Q1 2017+3.5%+3.7%+10.0%
Q4 2016+4.3%+7.1%+7.7%
Q3 2016-1.6%+1.6%+1.2%
Q2 2016-5.0%-4.9%+0.8%
Q1 2016+0.5%
Q4 2015+8.7%
Q3 2015-8.9%
Q2 2015-5.0%
Q1 2015-0.8%
Q4 2014+6.9%
Q3 2014-2.4%
Q2 2014+5.1%
Q1 2014+6.3%
Q4 2013-7.6%
Q3 2013-1.5%
Q2 2013+7.1%
Q1 2013-0.1%
Q4 2012+4.4%
Q3 2012+8.1%
Q2 2012+4.4%
Q1 2012-11.8%
Q4 2011+8.0%
Q3 2011
Q2 2011
Q1 2011
Q4 2010
Q3 2010
Q2 2010
Q1 2010

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