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EPAM Reports Results for Second Quarter 2026

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1 week ago

August 6, 2026

Second quarter revenues of $1.415 billion, up 4.5% year-over-yearSecond quarter GAAP income from operations increased to 10.8% of revenues from 9.3%, and non-GAAP income from operations increased to 16.4% of revenues from 15.0%, on a year-over-year basisSecond quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $1.97, an increase of $0.41, or 26.3%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $3.38, an increase of $0.61, or 22.0%, on a year-over-year basisContinued to return capital to shareholders, spending $85 million in the second quarter on share repurchases and $409 million since the beginning of the yearFor the full year, EPAM now expects the year-over-year revenue growth rate to be in the range of 3.2% to 4.2% and now expects the year-over-year revenue growth rate on an organic constant currency basis to be in the range of 2.0% to 3.0%For the full year, EPAM now expects its GAAP diluted EPS to be in the range of $8.22 to $8.38, and non-GAAP diluted EPS to be in the range of $13.08 to $13.24

NEWTOWN, Pa., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital and AI transformation company, today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

“Our second quarter results came in better than expected with continued AI-native momentum and ongoing profitability improvement, reflecting solid execution against our multi-year strategy,” said Balazs Fejes, CEO & President, EPAM. “As we continue to expand our strategic partnerships and leverage our 30+ years of engineering DNA to build the next generation forward-deployed engineering organization, our conviction in the strategy, the team and our commercial transformation is high.”

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights

Revenues increased to $1.415 billion, a year-over-year increase of $61.3 million, or 4.5%. On an organic constant currency basis, revenues were up 3.4% compared to the second quarter of 2025;GAAP income from operations was $152.2 million, an increase of $25.7 million, or 20.4%, compared to $126.5 million in the second quarter of 2025;Non-GAAP income from operations was $232.7 million, an increase of $29.8 million, or 14.7%, compared to $202.9 million in the second quarter of 2025;Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on a GAAP basis was $1.97, an increase of $0.41, or 26.3%, compared to $1.56 in the second quarter of 2025; andNon-GAAP diluted EPS was $3.38, an increase of $0.61, or 22.0%, compared to $2.77 in the second quarter of 2025.

Cash Flow and Other Metrics

Cash used in operating activities was $38.8 million for the first six months of 2026, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $77.4 million for the first six months of 2025;Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $794.3 million as of June 30, 2026, a decrease of $507.1 million, or 39.0%, from $1.301 billion as of December 31, 2025;The Company spent $409.0 million on share repurchases during the first six months of 2026 under its share repurchase program, which included $85.0 million during the second quarter; andTotal headcount was approximately 62,850 as of June 30, 2026. Included in this number were approximately 56,650 delivery professionals, an increase of 0.3% from March 31, 2026.

2026 Outlook – Full Year and Third Quarter

Full Year

EPAM expects the following for the full year:

The Company now expects the year-over-year revenue growth rate to be in the range of 3.2% to 4.2% for 2026 and now expects the year-over-year revenue growth rate on an organic constant currency basis to be in the range of 2.0% to 3.0%;For the full year, EPAM now expects GAAP income from operations to be in the range of 10.5% to 11.0% of revenues and non-GAAP income from operations to be in the range of 15.5% to 16.0% of revenues;The Company continues to expect its GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately 27% and its non-GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately 24%; andEPAM now expects GAAP diluted EPS to be in the range of $8.22 to $8.38 and non-GAAP diluted EPS to be in the range of $13.08 to $13.24. The Company now expects weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the year to be 52.2 million.

Third Quarter

EPAM expects the following for the third quarter:

The Company expects revenues will be in the range of $1.410 billion to $1.425 billion for the third quarter, reflecting year-over-year growth of 1.7% at the midpoint of the range. The Company expects the year-over-year revenue growth rate on an organic constant currency basis to be 1.8% at the midpoint of the range;For the third quarter, EPAM expects GAAP income from operations to be in the range of 11.0% to 12.0% of revenues and non-GAAP income from operations to be in the range of 15.5% to 16.5% of revenues;The Company expects its GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately 25% and its non-GAAP effective tax rate to be approximately 24%; andEPAM expects GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of $2.33 to $2.41 for the quarter, and non-GAAP diluted EPS will be in the range of $3.38 to $3.46 for the quarter. The Company expects weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the quarter to be 51.4 million.

Conference Call Information

EPAM will host a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. 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

EPAM (NYSE:EPAM) is a global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, EPAM empowers organizations to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments. Recognized by industry benchmarks and leading analysts as a leader in AI, EPAM delivers globally while engaging locally, making the future real for clients, partners, and employees.

We are proud to be recognized by Forbes, Glassdoor, Newsweek, Time Magazine, Great Place to Work and kununu as a Most Loved Workplace around the world.

Learn more at www.epam.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EPAM supplements results reported in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, referred to as GAAP, with non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes these measures help illustrate underlying trends in EPAM’s business and uses the measures to establish budgets and operational goals, communicate internally and externally, for managing EPAM’s business and evaluating its performance. Management also believes these measures help investors compare EPAM’s operating performance with its results in prior periods. EPAM anticipates that it will continue to report both GAAP and certain non-GAAP financial measures in its financial results, including non-GAAP results that exclude stock-based compensation expenses, acquisition-related costs including amortization of acquired intangible assets, impairment of assets, expenses associated with EPAM’s humanitarian commitment to its professionals in Ukraine, employee separation costs incurred in connection with restructuring programs, certain other one-time charges and benefits, changes in fair value of contingent consideration, foreign exchange gains and losses, excess tax benefits and tax shortfalls related to stock-based compensation, and the related effect on income taxes of the pre-tax adjustments. Management also compares revenues on an “organic constant currency basis,” which is a non-GAAP financial measure. This measure excludes the effect of acquisitions by removing revenues from an acquired company in the twelve months after completing an acquisition and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations by translating current period revenues into U.S. dollars at the weighted average exchange rates of the prior period of comparison. Because EPAM’s reported non-GAAP financial measures are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, these measures are not comparable to GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly described non-GAAP measures reported by other companies within EPAM’s industry. Consequently, EPAM’s non-GAAP financial measures should not be evaluated in isolation or supplant comparable GAAP measures, but rather, should be considered together with the information in EPAM’s consolidated financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes estimates and statements which may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the accuracy of which are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Our estimates and forward-looking statements are mainly based on our current expectations and estimates of future events and trends, which affect or may affect our business and operations. These statements may include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate”or similar expressions. Those future events and trends may relate to, among other things, developments relating to the war in Ukraine and escalation of the war in the surrounding region, political and civil unrest or military action in the geographies where we conduct business and operate, difficult conditions in global capital markets, foreign exchange markets, global trade and the broader economy, the adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence technologies by EPAM and its clients, and the effect that these events may have on client demand and our revenues, operations, access to capital, and profitability. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include general economic conditions, the risk factors discussed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the factors discussed in the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, particularly under the headings “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors”and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we believe that these estimates and forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, they are subject to several risks and uncertainties and are made based on information currently available to us. EPAM undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities law.

EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

June 30,

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenues

$ 1,414,767

$ 1,353,443

$ 2,814,828

$ 2,655,135

Operating expenses:

Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

985,199

964,012

1,997,251

1,916,020

Selling, general and administrative expenses

245,245

231,681

484,947

450,598

Depreciation and amortization expense

32,101

31,274

63,640

62,711

Income from operations

152,222

126,476

268,990

225,806

Interest and other income (loss), net

(1,821)

3,519

(239)

9,333

Foreign exchange loss

(9,850)

(6,227)

(7,552)

(16,954)

Income before provision for income taxes

140,551

123,768

261,199

218,185

Provision for income taxes

37,572

35,742

75,699

56,677

Net income

$ 102,979

$ 88,026

$ 185,500

$ 161,508

Net income per share:

Basic

$ 1.97

$ 1.56

$ 3.50

$ 2.86

Diluted

$ 1.97

$ 1.56

$ 3.49

$ 2.84

Shares used in calculation of net income per share:

Basic

52,197

56,319

52,991

56,548

Diluted

52,267

56,536

53,220

56,898

EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except par value)

As of

June 30,

2026

As of

December 31,

2025

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 789,397

$ 1,296,077

Trade receivables and contract assets, net of allowance of $3,939 and $6,350, respectively

1,268,036

1,108,201

Prepaid and other current assets

158,556

129,610

Total current assets

2,215,989

2,533,888

Property and equipment, net

204,967

202,387

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

124,999

114,875

Intangible assets, net

372,969

406,586

Goodwill

1,203,048

1,210,564

Deferred tax assets

295,947

295,115

Other noncurrent assets

156,167

138,721

Total assets

$ 4,574,086

$ 4,902,136

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$ 41,551

$ 55,329

Accrued compensation and benefits expenses

495,961

608,232

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

208,531

250,688

Income taxes payable, current

19,093

25,520

Operating lease liabilities, current

39,301

37,173

Total current liabilities

804,437

976,942

Long-term debt

25,000

25,034

Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent

87,942

81,497

Deferred tax liabilities, noncurrent

74,505

76,969

Other noncurrent liabilities

62,901

63,886

Total liabilities

1,054,785

1,224,328

Commitments and contingencies

Equity

Stockholders’ equity

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 160,000 shares authorized; 51,585 shares issued
and outstanding at June 30, 2026, and 54,274 shares issued and outstanding at
December 31, 2025

Additional paid-in capital

1,487,973

1,390,423

Retained earnings

2,035,664

2,268,204

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(4,970)

18,545

Total EPAM Systems, Inc. stockholders’ equity

3,518,719

3,677,226

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

582

Total equity

3,519,301

3,677,808

Total liabilities and equity

$ 4,574,086

$ 4,902,136

EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Comparable GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)

Reconciliation of year-over-year revenue growth as reported on a GAAP basis to revenue growth on an organic constant currency

basis is presented in the table below:

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2026

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2026

Revenue growth as reported

4.5 %

6.0 %

Inorganic revenue

— %

Foreign exchange rates

(1.1) %

(2.5) %

Revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis

3.4 %

3.5 %

Reconciliation of various income statement amounts from GAAP to non-GAAP for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2026

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2026

GAAP

Adjustments

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Adjustments

Non-GAAP

Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)(1)

$ 985,199

$ (23,361)

$ 961,838

$ 1,997,251

$ (46,771)

$ 1,950,480

Selling, general and administrative expenses(2)

$ 245,245

$ (39,474)

$ 205,771

$ 484,947

$ (82,314)

$ 402,633

Income from operations(3)

$ 152,222

$ 80,444

$ 232,666

$ 268,990

$ 164,412

$ 433,402

Operating margin

10.8 %

5.6 %

16.4 %

9.6 %

5.8 %

15.4 %

Net income(4)

$ 102,979

$ 73,831

$ 176,810

$ 185,500

$ 146,535

$ 332,035

Diluted earnings per share

$ 1.97

$ 3.38

$ 3.49

$ 6.24

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2025

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2025

GAAP

Adjustments

Non-GAAP

GAAP

Adjustments

Non-GAAP

Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)(1)

$ 964,012

$ (18,232)

$ 945,780

$ 1,916,020

$ (42,773)

$ 1,873,247

Selling, general and administrative expenses(2)

$ 231,681

$ (40,349)

$ 191,332

$ 450,598

$ (74,572)

$ 376,026

Income from operations(3)

$ 126,476

$ 76,417

$ 202,893

$ 225,806

$ 152,837

$ 378,643

Operating margin

9.3 %

5.7 %

15.0 %

8.5 %

5.8 %

14.3 %

Net income(4)

$ 88,026

$ 68,765

$ 156,791

$ 161,508

$ 133,298

$ 294,806

Diluted earnings per share

$ 1.56

$ 2.77

$ 2.84

$ 5.18

Items (1) through (4) 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,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Stock-based compensation expenses

$ 22,833

$ 18,161

$ 45,686

$ 42,084

Humanitarian support in Ukraine(a)

528

576

1,085

1,194

Poland R&D incentives (b)

—

(505)

—

(505)

Total adjustments to GAAP cost of revenues(1)

23,361

18,232

46,771

42,773

Stock-based compensation expenses

23,568

20,397

50,634

44,930

Cost Optimization charges(c)

13,940

16,275

27,336

21,586

Humanitarian support in Ukraine(a)

1,961

3,282

4,370

7,014

Other acquisition-related expenses

292

862

One-time charges (benefits)

103

(33)

180

Total adjustments to GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses(2)

39,474

40,349

82,314

74,572

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

17,609

17,836

35,327

35,492

Total adjustments to GAAP income from operations(3)

80,444

76,417

164,412

152,837

Foreign exchange loss

9,850

6,227

7,552

16,954

Change in fair value of contingent consideration included in Interest and other income, net

1,435

(232)

2,420

(1,969)

Impairment of financial assets

356

—

356

—

Gain on financial instrument

—

(350)

Provision for income taxes:

Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments

(19,997)

(18,291)

(39,128)

(38,201)

Tax shortfall related to stock-based compensation

1,743

1,106

11,592

563

Net discrete charge (benefit) from tax planning(d)

—

3,538

(669)

3,464

Total adjustments to GAAP net income(4)

$ 73,831

$ 68,765

$ 146,535

$ 133,298

(a)

Humanitarian support in Ukraine includes expenses related to EPAM’s $100 million humanitarian commitment in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to support EPAM professionals and their families in and displaced from Ukraine. These expenses are incremental to those expenses incurred prior to the crisis, clearly separable from normal operations, and not expected to recur once the crisis has subsided and operations return to normal.

(b)

We have excluded from non-GAAP results the portion of the benefit from Poland R&D incentives related to qualifying activities performed in 2023 as it represents a nonrecurring one-time benefit.

(c)

Cost Optimization charges include employee separation costs incurred in connection with the programs initiated in the second quarter of 2024 and second quarter of 2025. Consistent with the Company’s historical non-GAAP policy, costs incurred in connection with formal restructuring initiatives have been excluded from non-GAAP results as these are attributable to targeted restructuring efforts and not expected to recur once the respective Cost Optimization program is completed.

(d)

Net discrete charge (benefit) related to the implementation of tax planning to disregard certain foreign subsidiaries as separate entities for U.S. income tax purposes. Consistent with the Company’s historical non-GAAP policy, the charge (benefit) related to the implementation of tax planning has been excluded from non-GAAP results as it is one-time and unusual in nature.

EPAM SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Reconciliations of Guidance Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Comparable GAAP Financial Measures

(Unaudited)

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 year-over-year revenue growth on a GAAP basis to expected revenue growth on an organic

constant currency basis is presented in the table below:

Third Quarter 2026

Full Year 2026

(at midpoint of range)

Revenue growth

1.7 %

3.2% to 4.2%

Foreign exchange rates impact

0.1 %

(1.2) %

Inorganic revenue growth

— %

Revenue growth on an organic constant currency basis

1.8 %

2.0% to 3.0%

Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues is presented in the table below:

Third Quarter 2026

Full Year 2026

GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues

11.0% to 12.0%

10.5% to 11.0%

Stock-based compensation expenses

3.1 %

3.2 %

Included in cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

1.5 %

Included in selling, general and administrative expenses

1.6 %

1.7 %

Humanitarian support in Ukraine(a)

0.2 %

Cost Optimization charges(c)

— %

0.4 %

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

1.2 %

Non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of revenues(e)

15.5% to 16.5%

15.5% to 16.0%

(e)

EPAM has not included the impact of potential future one-time charges including asset impairments, unusual gains and losses, expenses incurred in connection with future cost optimization actions, and other acquisition-related expenses because the Company is unable to predict these amounts with reasonable certainty.

Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP effective tax rate is presented in the table below:

Third Quarter 2026

Full Year 2026

GAAP effective tax rate (approximately)

25.0 %

27.0 %

Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments

(0.8) %

Tax shortfall related to stock-based compensation

(0.2) %

(2.3) %

Net discrete benefit from tax planning(d)

— %

0.1 %

Non-GAAP effective tax rate (approximately)

24.0 %

Reconciliation of expected GAAP to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share is presented in the table below:

Third Quarter 2026

Full Year 2026

GAAP diluted earnings per share

$2.33 to $2.41

$8.22 to $8.38

Stock-based compensation expenses

0.85

3.55

Included in cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

0.39

1.66

Included in selling, general and administrative expenses

0.46

1.89

Humanitarian support in Ukraine(a)

0.05

0.20

Cost Optimization charges(c)

—

0.52

One-time charges(e)

0.02

0.03

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

0.34

1.34

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

—

0.05

Foreign exchange loss

0.06

0.22

Provision for income taxes:

Tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments

(0.28)

(1.30)

Tax shortfall related to stock-based compensation

0.01

0.26

Net discrete benefit from tax planning(d)

—

(0.01)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share(e)

$3.38 to $3.46

$13.08 to $13.24

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Brook Gaming Officially Launches Sniper 2 Flagship Keyboard and Mouse Converter for Cross-Platform Console Gaming

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NEW TAIPEI CITY, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brook Gaming, the leading Taiwanese gaming accessory brand, has officially announced the global launch of the “Sniper 2” flagship keyboard and mouse converter. Designed to bridge the gap between PC peripherals and gaming consoles, the Sniper 2 allows players to enjoy their favorite console games using familiar keyboard and mouse configurations.

Plug-and-Play Across Major Platforms
The Sniper 2 delivers smooth and precise control across a wide range of platforms. It offers comprehensive support for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, mobile devices (iOS/Android), and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 (NS2). Compatible with major wired and 2.4 GHz wireless keyboards and mice from top brands like Razer, Logitech, ZOWIE, and ROG, the device features true plug-and-play functionality. Whether playing action RPGs, racing titles, or shooters, players can experience seamless control in any genre.

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The Sniper 2 features a compact design equipped with a Full-Color Status Display to instantly show current system configurations, alongside customizable dynamic RGB ambient lighting.

To provide an optimized experience, the dedicated Brook Sniper 2 App (available for iOS and Android) serves as a personal control center. Users can easily customize DPI, X/Y axis sensitivity, remap controller buttons, configure macros, and adjust stick deadzones to combat drift. Additionally, players can download official Config profiles or share their own settings with the gaming community.

With over two decades of experience in hardware development, Brook Gaming remains committed to its “Your Game, Our Play” philosophy. The Sniper 2 represents a continuous breakthrough in cross-platform compatibility, offering players total freedom in how they play.

For More Information

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About Brook Gaming
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Levels® Launches Strawberry and Unflavored Whey Protein Powders at Select Walmart Stores Nationwide

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The minimal-ingredient whey protein powders are now available in 1.48 lb canisters at select Walmart locations nationwide, along with single-serve sachets in Vanilla Bean and Double Chocolate.

JUPITER, Fla., Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Levels announced the launch of 1.48 lb canisters of Strawberry and Unflavored Whey Protein Powders, along with single-serve offerings in two of its most popular whey protein flavors, Vanilla Bean and Double Chocolate.

Levels® Launches Strawberry and Unflavored Whey Protein Powders at Select Walmart Stores Nationwide

These four products join Vanilla Bean and Double Chocolate 1.48 lb canisters already at Walmart stores across the U.S. The expanded flavor offerings broaden Walmart shoppers’ access to Levels’ whey protein, giving consumers new flavor and size options.

The Unflavored Whey Protein Powder boasts 25g of protein and 5.6g of BCAAs per scoop, with only two ingredients total. The Strawberry Whey Protein Powder contains 24g of protein and 5.4g of BCAAs per scoop, with only eight ingredients.

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“Consumers are demanding better protein — products made with real ingredients they can actually trust,” said Blake Niemann, Founder & CEO of Levels. “Launching four flavors and sizes that are new to Walmart makes it easier than ever for people to enjoy high-quality whey protein made with minimal ingredients, transparent sourcing, and nothing artificial.”

“Walmart is a best-in-class retail partner for Levels, and we’re excited to bring new flavors and sizes to Walmart shoppers across the country. This continued expansion increases Levels’ Walmart distribution by nearly 120%, reinforcing the brand’s strong and growing presence at retail.”

In an industry beset by rising concerns about product safety and ingredient sourcing, Levels stands out with its radically simple approach and minimal 6–8 ingredient formulas. Levels sources grass-fed, hormone-free dairy to make its whey protein concentrate, the least-processed form of whey.

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About Levels
Founded by Blake Niemann, Levels was built on a simple belief: protein powder shouldn’t need a chemistry degree to understand. The brand builds its whey powders around high protein content, minimal ingredients, and flavors that are ridiculously good tasting — a formula that has driven distribution to a projected 10,000 retail locations and 30,000 points of distribution in 2026.

About Walmart
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers at more than 10,500 stores and clubs in 19 countries, as well as at Walmart.com, with the purpose of saving people money so they can live better. Since 1962, Walmart has been committed to creating opportunities and bringing value to customers, associates, and communities around the world. Additional company information can be found by visiting the corporate website and press center.

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Creality Launches SPARKX i7 Nano: Bringing Compact Multi-Color Printing to $299

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August 15, 2026

HOUSTON, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Creality, a global leader in the 3D printing industry, today announced the availability of the SPARKX i7 Nano, the latest addition to its i7 series. This desktop 3D printer saves space while delivering premium print quality across up to four colors. With a minimalist design that fits easily on a desk, the i7 Nano makes multi-color 3D printing more compact, affordable, and accessible.

Following the January debut of the i7 Color Combo, the i7 Nano is also built for smarter, more effortless 3D printing. It integrates AI-powered capabilities that simplify both creation and printing, including CubeMe for automatically turning 2D portraits into multi-color 3D models. A built-in 720p AI camera monitors prints for common failures such as spaghetti and air printing, while vibration compensation and dynamic pressure adjustment help maintain consistent print quality.

Beyond these shared features, the i7 Nano comes with an integrated spool holder and optimized filament layout, taking up less desktop space and making it easier to fit into compact workspaces. The spool holder mounts directly onto the printer body with a convenient snap-on design, eliminating the need for an external CFS Lite. This compact solution keeps the printer’s footprint small while maintaining a clean appearance without compromising printing performance.

Paired with the new CFS nano Kit, a small unit mounted on top of the printer, the i7 Nano enables vibrant multi-color printing with automatic filament switching for up to four colors. The CFS nano features a dual-motor system, with one motor controlling filament channel switching and the other handling filament feeding and retraction. This ensures smooth and efficient color changes while keeping the overall setup streamlined. The CFS nano also allows quick installation without complex disassembly or modifications and is compatible with existing i7 units.

The i7 Nano features a build volume of 260 × 260 × 255 mm and a maximum printing speed of up to 500 mm/s. It supports a hardened steel nozzle with a maximum temperature of 300°C and multiple nozzle diameters, including 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 mm. It is also equipped with automatic bed leveling, RFID filament reading and automatic filament refill to deliver an easy-to-use and reliable printing experience for beginners.

The SPARKX i7 Nano with CFS nano Kit will be available starting from August 15 for $299 in the U.S. at the Creality US Store.

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