UPWK Stock Chart & Stats
$146.20
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$146.20
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$126.48 - $400.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)188.00
Market Cap
$18.57B
Enterprise Value$851.61
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$614.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$375.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta0.36
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
5.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.80
Shares Outstanding124,903,366
10 Day Avg. Volume1
30 Day Avg. Volume188
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$156.92Price Target Upside7.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)23.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.58B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Profitability And Strong Cash GenerationThe shift from operating losses to sustained profitability, combined with strong cash conversion, supports internally funded investment and financial resilience. Although free cash flow growth has cooled, earnings quality remains supported by cash generation.
High Monetization And Expanding MarginsHigh take rates and gross margins indicate strong marketplace monetization and operating leverage. The planned cost savings and continued pricing improvements can support durable profitability even if transaction growth remains uneven.
Growth In Higher-value Enterprise And Managed OfferingsRapid growth in Business Plus, employer-of-record services, and Lifted shifts the mix toward larger and more recurring engagements. These offerings can deepen customer relationships and reduce reliance on lower-value, one-off freelance work.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue Decline And Reduced 2026 GuidanceThe sharp top-line contraction raises questions about whether recent earnings and cash-flow improvements can persist. Lower guidance also limits operating visibility and may constrain investment in acquisition, product development, and marketplace expansion.
AI Automation Is Eroding Lower-complexity Work DemandAutomation may structurally reduce transaction volume in exposed categories rather than create only temporary weakness. Upwork must successfully redirect demand toward higher-value AI and consulting work to protect overall GSV and client economics.
Client Acquisition And Active-client Base Remain PressuredA smaller or slower-growing client base can weaken marketplace liquidity, repeat spending, and long-term revenue potential. Dependence on changing search algorithms adds acquisition risk, while management expects search-related pressure to worsen through Q3 and Q4.
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UPWK FAQ
What was Upwork’s price range in the past 12 months?
Upwork lowest stock price was $126.48 and its highest was $400.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Upwork’s market cap?
Upwork’s market cap is $18.57B.
When is Upwork’s upcoming earnings report date?
Upwork’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were Upwork’s earnings last quarter?
Upwork released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported $6.96 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.806 by $1.154.
Is Upwork overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Upwork’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Upwork pay dividends?
Upwork does not currently pay dividends.
What is Upwork’s EPS estimate?
Upwork’s EPS estimate is 5.36.
How many shares outstanding does Upwork have?
Upwork has 124,903,366 shares outstanding.
What happened to Upwork’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Upwork reported an EPS of $6.96 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $5.806. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Upwork?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:UPWK
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Upwork Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$156.92 (7.34% Upside)
$156.92 (7.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:UPWK Sentiment 64%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-47.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.01%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Upwork
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 MX:UPWK earnings summariesUPWK Revenue Breakdown
85.05% Marketplace
14.95% Managed services
UPWK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$156.92
▲(7.34% Upside)