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NASDAQ:UPWK
UPWK Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
5 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
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UPWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$19.25
▲(52.17%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$25.00 | Average Price Target$19.25 | Lowest Price Target$15.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$14.5
Buy
14.62%
Upside
Reiterated
07/12/25
Upwork's robust financial performance, driven by strong revenue growth and profitability improvements, is the primary factor contributing to the high score. The positive sentiment from the recent earnings call, highlighting record results and strategic AI initiatives, further supports this. However, technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and the lack of a dividend yield may deter income-focused investors. Overall, Upwork presents a solid investment case with potential for growth, albeit with some caution due to market conditions.
RBC Capital
$18
Hold
42.29%
Upside
Reiterated
05/30/25
Citizens JMP
$18→$20
Buy
58.10%
Upside
Reiterated
05/16/25
Roth MKM
$19
Buy
50.20%
Upside
Reiterated
05/06/25
Goldman Sachs
$25
Buy
97.63%
Upside
Reiterated
05/06/25
Needham
$19
Buy
50.20%
Upside
Reiterated
05/06/25
Scotiabank
$15
Hold
18.58%
Upside
Reiterated
05/06/25
Citi
$18
Hold
42.29%
Upside
Reiterated
05/05/25
Canaccord Genuity
$20
Buy
58.10%
Upside
Reiterated
05/05/25
Jefferies
$21→$20
Buy
58.10%
Upside
Reiterated
04/06/25
UBS
$18→$19
Hold
50.20%
Upside
Reiterated
02/13/25
Upwork Inc. (UPWK) PT Raised to $19 at UBSHe said, "UPWK shares could react positively on Thursday after posting strong Q4 results, with GSV, take rate, and margin all exceeding expectations. While the macro environment remains subdued similar to recent quarters, management is executing well driving significant margin expansion without much revenue tailwinds. Q1 guidance exceeded Street, and full-year guidance seems to have room for upward revision as the year progresses. Upworks recent strategic moves are positioning the company as a much more profitable and cash generative business, which can open up value-enhancing optionality down the line. Were encouraged by the execution momentum despite a sluggish macro backdrop."
Piper Sandler
$13→$18
Buy
42.29%
Upside
Reiterated
11/07/24
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TipRanks
$14.5
Buy
14.62%
Upside
Reiterated
07/12/25
Upwork's robust financial performance, driven by strong revenue growth and profitability improvements, is the primary factor contributing to the high score. The positive sentiment from the recent earnings call, highlighting record results and strategic AI initiatives, further supports this. However, technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and the lack of a dividend yield may deter income-focused investors. Overall, Upwork presents a solid investment case with potential for growth, albeit with some caution due to market conditions.
RBC Capital
$18
Hold
42.29%
Upside
Reiterated
05/30/25
Citizens JMP
$18→$20
Buy
58.10%
Upside
Reiterated
05/16/25
Roth MKM
$19
Buy
50.20%
Upside
Reiterated
05/06/25
Goldman Sachs
$25
Buy
97.63%
Upside
Reiterated
05/06/25
Needham
$19
Buy
50.20%
Upside
Reiterated
05/06/25
Scotiabank
$15
Hold
18.58%
Upside
Reiterated
05/06/25
Citi
$18
Hold
42.29%
Upside
Reiterated
05/05/25
Canaccord Genuity
$20
Buy
58.10%
Upside
Reiterated
05/05/25
Jefferies
$21→$20
Buy
58.10%
Upside
Reiterated
04/06/25
UBS
$18→$19
Hold
50.20%
Upside
Reiterated
02/13/25
Upwork Inc. (UPWK) PT Raised to $19 at UBSHe said, "UPWK shares could react positively on Thursday after posting strong Q4 results, with GSV, take rate, and margin all exceeding expectations. While the macro environment remains subdued similar to recent quarters, management is executing well driving significant margin expansion without much revenue tailwinds. Q1 guidance exceeded Street, and full-year guidance seems to have room for upward revision as the year progresses. Upworks recent strategic moves are positioning the company as a much more profitable and cash generative business, which can open up value-enhancing optionality down the line. Were encouraged by the execution momentum despite a sluggish macro backdrop."
Piper Sandler
$13→$18
Buy
42.29%
Upside
Reiterated
11/07/24
Best Analysts Covering Upwork
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
10/16 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+3.42%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 62.50% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +3.42% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
9/16 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+15.79%
reiterated a xxx
rating 3 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 56.25% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +15.79% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
8/16 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+9.78%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
Copying Rohit Kulkarni's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 50.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +9.78% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
6/16 ratings generated profit
Average Return
-1.71%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 37.50% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -1.71% per trade.
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UPWK Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Strong Buy
1
1
1
2
2
Buy
10
9
6
5
6
Hold
5
4
6
7
6
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
16
14
13
14
14
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
UPWK Financial Forecast
UPWK Stock Forecast FAQ
What is UPWK’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Upwork’s 12-month average price target is 19.25.
What is UPWK’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Upwork has 52.17% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is UPWK a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Upwork has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 5 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Upwork’s price target?
The average price target for Upwork is 19.25. This is based on 8 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $25.00 ,the lowest forecast is $15.00. The average price target represents 52.17% Increase from the current price of $12.65.
The highest analyst price target is $25.00 ,the lowest forecast is $15.00. The average price target represents 52.17% Increase from the current price of $12.65.
What do analysts say about Upwork?
Upwork’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 8 Wall Streets Analysts.
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