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UPWK Stock Chart & Stats
$8.83
$0.52(5.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$8.83
$0.52(5.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.44 - $22.84
Previous CloseN/A
Volume993.98K
Average Volume (3M)3.11M
Market Cap
$1.04B
Enterprise Value$851.61
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$614.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$375.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.5
Beta1.21
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.80
Shares Outstanding124,903,366
10 Day Avg. Volume3,232,038
30 Day Avg. Volume3,107,615
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
$9.33Price Target Upside5.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)$776.03M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationUpwork converts earnings into cash at a high rate: TTM free cash flow of about $199M and FCF ~95% of net income indicate high earnings quality. Durable cash generation supports share repurchases, R&D and margin resilience even if revenue growth softens.
High Take Rate And Gross MarginA near‑20% take rate and very high gross margins show structural monetization leverage in the marketplace. Sustained pricing power across client segments helps preserve operating margins and cash flow even when GSV growth slows, underpinning long‑term profitability.
Product And AI Integrations Expanding MoatInvestments like MCP and integrations with ChatGPT/Claude create proprietary acquisition and referral channels and raise switching costs. Combined with Business Plus and Enterprise/Lifted traction, product innovation diversifies growth levers and strengthens long‑term client stickiness.
Bears Say
Sharp TTM Revenue DeclineA steep TTM revenue decline (-41.5%) and reduced FY26 guide represent a structural top‑line shock. If durable, weaker GSV undermines scale economics that supported recent margin gains and could pressure future cash flow, forcing tradeoffs between growth investment and profit preservation.
AI Automation Eroding Low‑complexity DemandAccelerating AI automation structurally reduces demand for routine, low‑complexity tasks that historically drove marketplace volume. This narrows the accessible TAM, pressures GSV and client engagement, and requires successful upsell into higher‑complexity services to sustain growth.
SEO/search Disruption Reducing New Client AcquisitionMaterial SEO/search changes are reducing organic discovery and new client acquisition, a structural channel loss. Higher reliance on paid marketing raises CAC and may force sustained incremental marketing spend to replace lost organic funnels, weighing on long‑term unit economics.
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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 $1.04B.
When is Upwork Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Upwork Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 89 days.
How were Upwork Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Upwork Inc released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.342 by $0.068.
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 124,903,366 shares outstanding.
What happened to Upwork Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Upwork Inc reported an EPS of $0.41 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.342. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.954%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$9.33 (5.70% Upside)
$9.33 (5.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UPWK Sentiment 62%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 183.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 10%
Bearish news 90%
Bearish news 90%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-33.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.01%
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 Company Deck
UPWK Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed but balanced message: strong execution on profitability, margins, monetization, product innovation (MCP, ChatGPT/Claude integrations), and pockets of outsized growth (Business Plus, AI consulting, Enterprise/Lifted) were offset by material near-term top-line headwinds from accelerated AI-related automation and Google SEO/search changes that pressured GSV and active client acquisition. Management emphasized disciplined cost management, margin expansion, and strategic product investments while lowering full-year revenue guidance and preparing for continued search-related headwinds.View all UPWK earnings summariesUPWK Revenue Breakdown
85.05% Marketplace
14.95% Managed services
UPWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$9.33
▲(5.70% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.78% Insiders
36.90% Mutual Funds
17.02% Other Institutional Investors
11.88% Public Companies and Individual Investors