EPAM Reports Results for Second Quarter 2023 and Updates Full Year Outlook
- EPAM reported an increase in GAAP and Non-GAAP Income from Operations.
- Cash provided by operating activities increased significantly compared to the previous year.
- Revenues decreased by 2.1% year-over-year.
- The company expects a year-over-year decline in revenue for the full year.
- Second quarter revenues of
, down$1.17 0 billion2.1% year-over-year - GAAP Income from Operations was
12.3% of revenues and Non-GAAP Income from Operations was16.3% of revenues for the second quarter - Second quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of
, an increase of$2.03 , and Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of$1.71 , an increase of$2.64 on a year-over-year basis$0.26 - For the full year, EPAM narrows expected revenues to now be in the range of
to$4.65 0 billion , updates expected GAAP Diluted EPS to now be in the range of$4.70 0 billion to$7.00 and narrows expected Non-GAAP Diluted EPS to now be in the range of$7.20 to$9.90 $10.10 - For the third quarter, EPAM expects revenues to be in the range of
to$1.14 0 billion , GAAP Diluted EPS to be in the range of$1.15 0 billion to$1.62 and Non-GAAP Diluted EPS to be in the range of$1.70 to$2.52 $2.60
"While the demand environment remains uneven, due in part to a slowdown in near-term decision making, EPAM continues to position for the eventual return of growth as customers gain confidence in their optimization initiatives and shift their focus to investing for differentiation," said Arkadiy Dobkin, CEO & President, EPAM. "We remain close to our clients, driving new business with an increased focus on demand generation, including go-to-market activities and partnerships, in addition to progressing ongoing investments in our strategic priorities."
Second Quarter 2023 Highlights
- Revenues decreased to
, a year-over-year decrease of$1.17 0 billion , or$24.7 million 2.1% . On an organic constant currency basis excluding the impact of the exit fromRussia , revenues were down1.7% compared to the second quarter of 2022; - GAAP income from operations was
, an increase of$144.3 million , or$51.3 million 55.2% , compared to in the second quarter of 2022;$93.0 million - Non-GAAP income from operations was
, an increase of$190.8 million , or$13.3 million 7.5% , compared to in the second quarter of 2022;$177.5 million - Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") on a GAAP basis was
, an increase of$2.03 compared to$1.71 in the second quarter of 2022 largely driven by the adverse impact of$0.32 Russia's invasion ofUkraine on diluted EPS on a GAAP basis in the prior-year period; and - Non-GAAP diluted EPS was
, an increase of$2.64 , or$0.26 10.9% , compared to in the second quarter of 2022.$2.38
Cash Flow and Other Metrics
- Cash provided by operating activities was
for the first six months of 2023, compared to cash provided by operating activities of$176.4 million for the first six months of 2022;$25.7 million - Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled
as of June 30, 2023, an increase of$1.77 9 billion , or$95.1 million 5.7% , from as of December 31, 2022; and$1.68 4 billion - Total headcount was approximately 55,600 as of June 30, 2023. Included in this number were approximately 49,350 delivery professionals, a decrease of
3.4% from March 31, 2023.
2023 Outlook - Full Year and Third Quarter
Full Year
Due to the continued lower levels of client demand, EPAM now expects the following for the full year:
- The Company narrows its expected range for revenues to now be
to$4.65 0 billion for the full year reflecting a year-over-year decline of$4.70 0 billion3% at the midpoint of the range. Revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis excluding the impact of the exit fromRussia will decline3% at the midpoint of the range; - For the full year, EPAM now expects GAAP income from operations to be in the range of
10.5% to11.5% of revenues including an expected loss on the sale of itsRussia operations of and continues to expect non-GAAP income from operations to be in the range of$18.4 million 15% to16% of revenues; - The Company now expects its GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately
22% and continues to expect its non-GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately23% ; and - EPAM now expects GAAP diluted EPS to be in the range of
to$7.00 , and narrows its expected range for non-GAAP diluted EPS to now be$7.20 to$9.90 . The Company now expects weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the year of 59.1 million.$10.10
Third Quarter
EPAM expects the following for the third quarter:
- Revenues will be in the range of
to$1.14 0 billion for the third quarter reflecting a year-over-year decline of$1.15 0 billion7% at the midpoint of the range. Revenue on an organic constant currency basis excluding the impact of the exit fromRussia will decline approximately9% at the midpoint of the range; - For the third quarter, EPAM expects GAAP income from operations to be in the range of
10% to11% of revenues including an expected loss on the sale of itsRussia operations of and non-GAAP income from operations to be in the range of$18.4 million 15.5% to16.5% of revenues; - The Company expects its GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately
24.0% and its non-GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately23.0% ; and - EPAM expects GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of
to$1.62 for the quarter, and non-GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of$1.70 to$2.52 for the quarter. The Company expects weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the quarter of 59.1 million.$2.60
Conference Call Information
EPAM will host a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. EDT. The conference call will be available live on the EPAM website at https://investors.epam.com. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register for the event. For those who cannot access the live webcast, a replay will be available in the Investor Relations section of the website.
About EPAM Systems
Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) has leveraged its advanced software engineering heritage to become the foremost global digital transformation services provider – leading the industry in digital and physical product development and digital platform engineering services. Through its innovative strategy; integrated advisory, consulting, and design capabilities; and unique 'Engineering DNA,' EPAM's globally deployed hybrid teams help make the future real for clients and communities around the world by powering better enterprise, education and health platforms that connect people, optimize experiences, and improve people's lives. In 2021, EPAM was added to the S&P 500 and included among the list of Forbes Global 2000 companies.
Selected by Newsweek as a 2021, 2022 and 2023 Most Loved Workplace, EPAM's global multidisciplinary teams serve customers in more than 50 countries across six continents. As a recognized leader, EPAM is listed among the top 15 companies in Information Technology Services on the Fortune 1000 and ranked four times as the top IT services company on Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies list. EPAM is also listed among Ad Age's top 25 World's Largest Agency Companies for three consecutive years, and Consulting Magazine named EPAM Continuum a top 20 Fastest Growing Firm.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EPAM supplements results reported in accordance with
Forward-Looking Statements
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EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Revenues | $ 1,170,206 | $ 1,194,861 | |||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 808,715 | 846,323 | 1,664,616 | 1,627,159 | |||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 194,377 | 232,527 | 406,264 | 469,804 | |||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 22,768 | 22,991 | 45,550 | 47,250 | |||
Income from operations | 144,346 | 93,020 | 264,717 | 222,262 | |||
Interest and other income, net | 11,710 | 1,579 | 23,231 | 1,414 | |||
Foreign exchange loss | (6,010) | (85,941) | (10,618) | (108,726) | |||
Income before provision for income taxes | 150,046 | 8,658 | 277,330 | 114,950 | |||
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes | 30,013 | (9,946) | 55,005 | 6,627 | |||
Net income | $ 120,033 | $ 18,604 | $ 222,325 | $ 108,323 | |||
Net income per share: | |||||||
Basic | $ 2.07 | $ 0.33 | $ 3.84 | $ 1.90 | |||
Diluted | $ 2.03 | $ 0.32 | $ 3.75 | $ 1.84 | |||
Shares used in calculation of net income per share: | |||||||
Basic | 57,993 | 57,240 | 57,848 | 57,078 | |||
Diluted | 59,181 | 59,020 | 59,240 | 58,981 |
EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
As of June 30, 2023 | As of December 31, 2022 | ||
Assets | |||
Current assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,776,919 | $ 1,681,344 | |
Trade receivables and contract assets, net of allowance of and | 917,536 | 932,626 | |
Short-term investments | 71,376 | 60,336 | |
Prepaid and other current assets | 106,143 | 85,319 | |
Total current assets | 2,871,974 | 2,759,625 | |
Property and equipment, net | 255,772 | 273,348 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 145,844 | 148,780 | |
Intangible assets, net | 68,132 | 77,652 | |
Goodwill | 534,489 | 529,072 | |
Deferred tax assets | 164,471 | 172,797 | |
Other noncurrent assets | 53,015 | 47,877 | |
Total assets | $ 4,093,697 | $ 4,009,151 | |
Liabilities | |||
Current liabilities | |||
Accounts payable | $ 27,289 | $ 30,852 | |
Accrued compensation and benefits expenses | 359,299 | 475,871 | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 127,710 | 154,339 | |
Income taxes payable, current | 30,766 | 46,069 | |
Operating lease liabilities, current | 39,001 | 40,352 | |
Total current liabilities | 584,065 | 747,483 | |
Long-term debt | 25,854 | 27,693 | |
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | 115,987 | 122,317 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 104,451 | 108,648 | |
Total liabilities | 830,357 | 1,006,141 | |
Commitments and contingencies | |||
Equity | |||
Stockholders' equity | |||
Common stock, | 58 | 58 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 913,580 | 847,965 | |
Retained earnings | 2,421,326 | 2,248,948 | |
Treasury stock | (118) | (118) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (72,085) | (95,321) | |
Total EPAM Systems Inc. stockholders' equity | 3,262,761 | 3,001,532 | |
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries | 579 | 1,478 | |
Total equity | 3,263,340 | 3,003,010 | |
Total liabilities and equity | $ 4,093,697 | $ 4,009,151 |
EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
Reconciliation of revenue (decline)/growth as reported on a GAAP basis to revenue (decline)/growth on an organic constant currency basis excluding the impact of the exit from | |||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||
Revenue (decline)/growth as reported | (2.1) % | 0.6 % | |
Foreign exchange rates impact | (0.3) % | 0.5 % | |
Inorganic revenue growth | — % | (0.1) % | |
Impact of exit from | 0.7 % | 1.5 % | |
Revenue (decline)/growth on an organic constant currency basis excluding the impact of the exit from | (1.7) % | 2.5 % |
(1) | Constant currency revenue results are calculated by translating current period revenues in local currency into |
Reconciliation of various income statement amounts from GAAP to non-GAAP for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022: | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||
GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | ||||||
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)(2) | $ 808,715 | $ (20,314) | $ 1,664,616 | $ (46,135) | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses(3) | $ 194,377 | $ (20,654) | $ 406,264 | $ (47,193) | $ 359,071 | ||||||
Income from operations(4) | $ 144,346 | $ 46,451 | $ 264,717 | $ 104,348 | $ 369,065 | ||||||
Operating margin | 12.3 % | 4.0 % | 16.3 % | 11.1 % | 4.4 % | 15.5 % | |||||
Net income(5) | $ 120,033 | $ 36,167 | $ 222,325 | $ 80,468 | $ 302,793 | ||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ 2.03 | $ 2.64 | $ 3.75 | $ 5.11 | |||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||
GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | GAAP | Adjustments | Non-GAAP | ||||||
Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)(2) | $ 846,323 | $ ( 27,272) | $ (27,218) | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses(3) | $ 232,527 | $ (51,439) | $ 469,804 | $ (105,693) | $ 364,111 | ||||||
Income from operations(4) | $ 93,020 | $ 84,467 | $ 222,262 | $ 143,911 | $ 366,173 | ||||||
Operating margin | 7.8 % | 7.1 % | 14.9 % | 9.4 % | 6.1 % | 15.5 % | |||||
Net income(5) | $ 18,604 | $ 121,634 | $ 108,323 | $ 178,958 | $ 287,281 | ||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ 0.32 | $ 2.38 | $ 1.84 | $ 4.87 |
Items (2) through (5) above are detailed in the table below with the specific cross-reference noted in the appropriate item. |
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||
Stock-based compensation expenses | $ 15,416 | $ 14,732 | $ 31,427 | $ 14,308 | |||
Humanitarian support in | 2,853 | 3,279 | 5,293 | 22,435 | |||
Unbilled business continuity resources (b) | 2,045 | 9,261 | 9,415 | 11,831 | |||
Discretionary compensation (c) | — | — | — | (21,356) | |||
Total adjustments to GAAP cost of revenues(2) | 20,314 | 27,272 | 46,135 | 27,218 | |||
Stock-based compensation expenses | 17,694 | 13,161 | 40,262 | 20,697 | |||
Other acquisition-related expenses | 1,340 | 91 | 1,581 | 670 | |||
One-time charges | 341 | 2,513 | 242 | 3,876 | |||
Humanitarian support in | 1,049 | 5,088 | 4,666 | 11,588 | |||
Geographic repositioning (d) | 230 | 14,366 | 442 | 33,072 | |||
— | — | — | 19,570 | ||||
— | 16,220 | — | 16,220 | ||||
Total adjustments to GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses(3) | 20,654 | 51,439 | 47,193 | 105,693 | |||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 5,483 | 5,756 | 11,020 | 11,000 | |||
Total adjustments to GAAP income from operations(4) | 46,451 | 84,467 | 104,348 | 143,911 | |||
Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in Interest and other income, net | 1,218 | 2,733 | 1,518 | 6,106 | |||
Impairment of financial assets | — | — | — | 1,300 | |||
Foreign exchange loss | 6,010 | 85,941 | 10,618 | 108,726 | |||
Provision for income taxes: | |||||||
Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments | (10,151) | (36,930) | (21,665) | (53,399) | |||
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation | (7,361) | (7,382) | (13,383) | (20,491) | |||
Net discrete benefit from tax planning (g) | — | (7,195) | (968) | (7,195) | |||
Total adjustments to GAAP net income(5) | $ 36,167 | $ 121,634 | $ 80,468 | $ 178,958 |
(a) | Humanitarian support in |
(b) | Given the uncertainty in the region introduced by |
(c) | Discretionary compensation includes the reduction of previously accrued amounts associated with the Company's variable compensation program for the year ended December 31, 2021. This adjustment was made in response to |
(d) | Geographic repositioning includes expenses associated with the relocation to other countries of employees based outside of |
(e) | As a result of the Company's decision to no longer serve customers in |
(f) | As a result of the Company's decision to no longer serve customers in |
(g) | One-time benefit related to the implementation of tax planning to disregard certain foreign subsidiaries as separate entities for |
EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
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. | |||
Reconciliation of expected revenue decline on a GAAP basis to expected revenue decline on an organic constant currency basis excluding the impact of the exit from | |||
Third Quarter 2023 | Full Year 2023 | ||
Revenue decline (at midpoint of the range) | (7) % | (3) % | |
Foreign exchange rates impact | (2.5) % | (1.0) % | |
Inorganic revenue growth | — % | — % | |
Impact of exit from | 0.5 % | 1.0 % | |
Revenue decline on an organic constant currency basis excluding the impact of the exit from | (9) % | (3) % |
(6) | Constant currency revenue results are calculated by translating expected revenues in local currency into |
Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues is presented in the table below: | |||
Third Quarter 2023 | Full Year 2023 | ||
GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues | |||
Stock-based compensation expenses | 3.3 % | 3.2 % | |
Included in cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 1.5 % | 1.4 % | |
Included in selling, general and administrative expenses | 1.8 % | 1.8 % | |
Humanitarian support in | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | |
Unbilled business continuity resources (b) | — % | 0.1 % | |
Loss on sale of | 1.6 % | 0.4 % | |
One-time charges | — % | 0.1 % | |
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 0.4 % | 0.4 % | |
Non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues |
(h) | On July 26, 2023, the Company completed the sale of its remaining operations in Russia. The Company expects to record a loss on sale of approximately |
Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP effective tax rate is presented in the table below: | |||
Third Quarter 2023 | Full Year 2023 | ||
GAAP effective tax rate (approximately) | 24 % | 22 % | |
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation | 2.0 % | 3.3 % | |
Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments | (3.0) % | (2.3) % | |
Non-GAAP effective tax rate (approximately) | 23 % | 23 % |
Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share is presented in the table below: | |||
Third Quarter 2023 | Full Year 2023 | ||
GAAP diluted earnings per share | |||
Stock-based compensation expenses | 0.67 | 2.52 | |
Included in cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | 0.30 | 1.12 | |
Included in selling, general and administrative expenses | 0.37 | 1.40 | |
Humanitarian support in | 0.05 | 0.28 | |
Unbilled business continuity resources (b) | — | 0.16 | |
Loss on sale of | 0.31 | 0.31 | |
One-time charges | — | 0.01 | |
Other acquisition-related expenses | — | 0.03 | |
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 0.09 | 0.37 | |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | — | 0.03 | |
Foreign exchange loss | 0.03 | 0.23 | |
Provision for income taxes: | |||
Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments | (0.20) | (0.72) | |
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation | (0.05) | (0.30) | |
Net discrete benefit from tax planning (g) | — | (0.02) | |
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share |
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