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UPWK Stock Chart & Stats
$11.27
$0.19(1.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$11.27
$0.19(1.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.44 - $22.84
Previous CloseN/A
Volume382.11K
Average Volume (3M)3.11M
Market Cap
$1.15B
Enterprise Value$1.29K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$579.73M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$379.48M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.1
Beta1.21
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.84
Shares Outstanding123,518,135
10 Day Avg. Volume3,219,263
30 Day Avg. Volume3,109,676
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.50
Price to Book (P/B)4.11
Price to Sales (P/S)3.29
P/FCF Ratio10.68
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.44Price Target Upside1.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)$776.03M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthConsistent free cash flow through 2024–TTM provides durable internal funding for debt reduction, strategic M&A, and product investment. Strong cash conversion that tracks net income cushions the business against top-line volatility and preserves optionality for reinvestment or capital returns over the next 2–6 months.
Profitability ImprovementManagement's ability to outperform EBITDA expectations and accelerate margin targets reflects structural cost discipline. The announced restructuring and margin guidance imply a permanently lower cost base, making profitability more resilient to moderate revenue pressure and improving long-term cash generation and return-on-capital metrics.
Product & AI MomentumRapid AI and Business+ adoption shows the marketplace is diversifying into higher-value, stickier revenue streams. Growing AI GSV and SMB product traction expand addressable markets and reduce reliance on low-end tasks, supporting longer-term client retention, take-rate sustainability, and enterprise pipeline conversion.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue ContractionA 24.5% TTM revenue decline is a durable structural risk: network effects and monetization depend on marketplace volume. Persistent top-line contraction can erode pricing power, limit reinvestment capacity, and make current margin levels harder to sustain if client activity does not recover across cohorts.
Demand Weakness In Small ContractsConcentrated slowdown in low-value contracts threatens a large volume pool that historically supported marketplace activity. Coupled with AI-driven displacement of simple tasks, this reduces transaction frequency and upsell opportunities, forcing a structural shift toward higher-value work to maintain GSV and take-rate over coming quarters.
Meaningful Debt And Limited Equity GrowthAlthough leverage has improved, the company still carries meaningful debt and declining equity, which constrains flexibility if revenue or cash flow weakens. Secured borrowing and covenant exposure increase the risk that adverse operating swings could force conservative capital actions or limit strategic investments over the medium term.
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UPWK FAQ
What was Upwork Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Upwork Inc lowest stock price was $7.44 and its highest was $22.84 in the past 12 months.
What is Upwork Inc’s market cap?
Upwork Inc’s market cap is $1.15B.
When is Upwork Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Upwork Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were Upwork Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Upwork Inc released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.271 by $0.079.
Is Upwork Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Upwork Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Upwork Inc pay dividends?
Upwork Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Upwork Inc’s EPS estimate?
Upwork Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.34.
How many shares outstanding does Upwork Inc have?
Upwork Inc has 123,518,135 shares outstanding.
What happened to Upwork Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Upwork Inc reported an EPS of $0.35 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.271. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -16.871%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Upwork Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UPWK
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Upwork Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$11.44 (1.49% Upside)
$11.44 (1.49% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UPWK Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 183.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-31.31%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Upwork Inc
Upwork Inc., operating alongside its subsidiaries, provides a leading online work marketplace that connects businesses globally with independent professionals and agencies, spanning the United States, India, the Philippines, and other international markets. The platform grants clients access to a vast and diverse pool of talent, covering a wide array of specializations. These include key areas like sales and marketing, customer service, data science and analytics, creative design, and various aspects of web, mobile, and software development. Beyond talent acquisition, the marketplace also streamlines key operational workflows for businesses, such as sourcing candidates, managing outreach, and facilitating contract agreements. To support effective remote collaborations, Upwork offers a suite of functionalities, including robust communication and collaboration tools, simplified invoicing directly through the platform, and comprehensive payment protection. Upwork's marketplace offerings encompass various service tiers, such as Upwork Basic, Plus, Enterprise, and Payroll solutions, alongside managed and internet escrow agency services. Originally incorporated in 2013 and initially known as Elance-oDesk, Inc., the company rebranded to Upwork Inc. in May 2015. It maintains its headquarters in San Francisco, California.
UPWK Revenue Breakdown
85.05% Marketplace
14.95% Managed services
UPWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$11.44
▲(1.49% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.78% Insiders
36.90% Mutual Funds
0.54% Other Institutional Investors
29.23% Public Companies and Individual Investors