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Freelancer
(Sydney:FLN)
Freelancer (FLN) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Freelancer Business Overview & Revenue Model
Freelancer Earnings Call Summary
Freelancer Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 53.21M | 51.00M | 53.33M | 55.66M | 57.42M |
| Gross Profit | 19.91M | 41.79M | 44.24M | 14.98M | 17.04M |
| EBITDA | 5.21M | 54.00K | 4.79M | -905.00K | 1.78M |
| Net Income | 2.17M | -814.00K | 189.00K | -5.41M | -2.26M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 77.68M | 83.96M | 88.68M | 97.05M | 105.33M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 22.93M | 23.16M | 21.15M | 23.36M | 30.32M |
| Total Debt | 9.38M | 12.40M | 17.15M | 21.20M | 21.91M |
| Total Liabilities | 51.66M | 57.25M | 61.86M | 70.58M | 74.00M |
| Stockholders Equity | 22.83M | 22.92M | 23.15M | 22.79M | 27.66M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 7.45M | 5.75M | 1.82M | -4.33M | -5.45M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 7.73M | 5.85M | 1.87M | -4.18M | 2.64M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -295.00K | -92.00K | -53.00K | -149.00K | -8.09M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -6.91M | -4.96M | -4.20M | -3.85M | 508.00K |
Freelancer Technical Analysis
Freelancer Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | AU$191.88M | 13.25 | 8.06% | 4.11% | 27.05% | 520.93% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
59 Neutral | AU$260.33M | 90.57 | 13.37% | 0.11% | 24.47% | 21.28% | |
57 Neutral | AU$85.67M | 39.58 | 8.77% | ― | 3.81% | ― | |
49 Neutral | AU$22.20M | -4.01 | -23.42% | ― | -13.52% | 7.82% |
Freelancer Corporate Events
Freelancer highlights its scale as the self-styled “Amazon of Services,” combining labor, payments, and freight under one umbrella to serve a global customer base. It reports US$7.9 billion in secure escrow transactions, over US$5 billion in jobs posted on its labor marketplace, and 800 million kilometers of heavy haulage freight moved in Australia, underscoring its claim to leadership across these verticals.
The company also points to its recognition as a multi-time People’s Voice award winner for websites and mobile sites in the employment category, reinforcing its brand as a digital gold standard in its field. This mix of platform scale, diversified service lines, and industry accolades supports Freelancer’s bid to cement its position as a dominant player in online work, secure payments, and freight services.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:FLN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.23 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Freelancer stock, see the AU:FLN Stock Forecast page.
Freelancer Limited reported FY25 group GMV of $881.5 million, down 7.1% year on year, but lifted revenue 4.1% to $55.3 million on record sales at Escrow.com and steady growth in its core Freelancer marketplace. The company delivered an all-time record net profit after tax of $2.2 million versus a loss a year earlier, while operating profit more than doubled and operating cash flow rose to $7.7 million, underscoring a sharp turnaround in profitability.
Escrow.com notched an all-time high $12.3 million in revenue and marked its fifth consecutive year of profitability, while Loadshift delivered its first full-year profit, prompting Freelancer to spend $1.5 million on buybacks that lifted its stake in the freight platform to 73.4%. Despite a modest decline in cash to $22.9 million, the balance sheet remains supportive of further investment, and marketplace metrics such as rising average project size and surging bid and contest activity indicate a shift toward higher-value, more complex work that may strengthen the group’s competitive position in online services and payments.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:FLN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.23 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Freelancer stock, see the AU:FLN Stock Forecast page.
Freelancer Limited reported revenue of $55.26 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, a 4.1% increase from 2024, reflecting modest top-line growth in its online freelancing marketplace operations. The company’s net result swung to a profit of $2.21 million from a loss of $0.81 million a year earlier, a more than fourfold improvement that points to tighter cost control or operational efficiencies, although no dividend was declared and net tangible assets per share remained negative, underscoring a still-asset-light and potentially capital-constrained balance sheet.
The audited results, approved by the board on 25 February 2026, signal improving financial performance after prior-year losses and may bolster confidence among investors and platform users in the company’s ability to turn marketplace scale into sustainable profitability. However, the combination of modest revenue growth and negative net tangible assets highlights that the business remains in a growth-and-investment phase, with future returns to shareholders likely to depend on continued margin improvements and disciplined capital management rather than near-term cash payouts.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:FLN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.23 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Freelancer stock, see the AU:FLN Stock Forecast page.
Freelancer Limited announced the resignation of long-serving Chief Financial Officer Neil Katz, who joined in 2009 and became full-time ahead of the company’s 2013 IPO on the ASX. Over 16 years, Katz helped build the group’s financial disciplines and internal controls as the business scaled from an early-stage startup into a global online marketplace and payments provider.
The company highlighted Katz’s role in major milestones, including the IPO and subsequent capital raisings, the acquisition of Escrow.com in 2015, international expansion and the establishment of regulatory licensing for its payment services operations. Katz will remain for a six-month notice period until August 2026 to ensure an orderly handover, while the board has begun a search for his successor, signalling leadership transition but continuity in financial management during the interim.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:FLN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.23 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Freelancer stock, see the AU:FLN Stock Forecast page.
Freelancer Limited has scheduled the release of its FY25 financial results for Wednesday, 25 February 2026, signaling an upcoming update on its financial performance and operational trends. The company will host an investor conference call at 9:00 a.m. AEDT the same day via a Zoom meeting, underscoring its efforts to maintain engagement and transparency with shareholders and the broader investment community.
The timing and structure of the announcement highlight Freelancer’s intention to provide direct access for investors to management commentary and potential guidance around its marketplace business. This investor call may offer insight into how the company is navigating competitive dynamics in the online freelancing sector and could shape market expectations regarding its growth trajectory and strategic priorities.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:FLN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.23 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Freelancer stock, see the AU:FLN Stock Forecast page.
Freelancer Limited has announced a change in the director’s interest, with Robert Matthew Barrie acquiring an additional 673,076 fully paid ordinary shares through an on-market trade. This change reflects a strategic move in the company’s leadership, potentially impacting its market positioning and stakeholder confidence.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:FLN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.23 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Freelancer stock, see the AU:FLN Stock Forecast page.
Freelancer Limited has announced a change in the director’s interest, specifically regarding Robert Matthew Barrie’s indirect holdings. The director acquired 100,000 fully paid ordinary shares through an on-market trade, increasing his indirect holdings, which may indicate confidence in the company’s future performance and could impact stakeholder perceptions.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:FLN) stock is a Hold with a A$0.23 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Freelancer stock, see the AU:FLN Stock Forecast page.