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Upwork Inc. (UPWK)
$8.32-0.47 (-5.35%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Upwork Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides platforms and workforce solutions that connect businesses with freelance, agency, fractional, and payrolled talent in the United States, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, and internationally.
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Upwork Inc. in the Communication Services sector is trading at $8.32 with a market capitalization of $1.0B. Wall Street consensus targets $9.88 (8 analysts), implying a +18.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $7.44, remaining 35.1% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 50/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +18.7% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $195.48M↓ | $198.41M↓ | $201.73M↑ | $194.94M↑ | $192.71M |
| Gross Profit | $150.84M↓ | $154.74M↓ | $155.89M↑ | $151.51M↑ | $150.90M |
| Operating Income | $32.72M↑ | $28.29M↓ | $29.76M↓ | $32.56M↓ | $38.69M |
| Net Income | $31.46M↑ | $15.63M↓ | $29.34M↓ | $32.73M↓ | $37.73M |
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Fundamentals
Upwork Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides platforms and workforce solutions that connect businesses with freelance, agency, fractional, and payrolled talent in the United States, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, and internationally. The ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.04B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
10.67
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.01
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
16.66%
Volume
Today's trading volume
2.41M
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