UPWKCommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering Upwork, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $9 — -5.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 66 of 100 as at 24 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Upwork, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (98): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Momentum (11): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on UPWK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −5.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $10 → $9.00 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | $10 → $9.00 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $15 → $11 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $9.00 → $8.00 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Perform | $10 → $8.00 |
| 21 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $17 → $10 |
| 11 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Citizens | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 8 May 2026 | UBS | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 10 Feb 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 10 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
UPWK appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 23 Oct 2026, Upwork, Inc. returned −41.2% against +14.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Cheaper than 59% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Upwork, Inc. has a market value of $1.2B and an enterprise value of $948.2M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $787.3M. The latest quarter shrank 1.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $101.8M, a 12.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.77.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $175.5M.
Upwork, Inc. spent $174.8M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 12.3×; forward P/E: 6.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Upwork, Inc. employs 630 people — $1.2M of revenue per employee.
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Upwork announced that it will report third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on November 2, 2026. The company will hold a Q&A conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) that day.
Why it matters — UPWK watchers can note when the company will release its quarterly results and discuss them on a call.
Upwork Inc. presented at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, with a transcript of the presentation published by Seeking Alpha. The presentation featured Upwork's executives discussing company matters at the conference.
Why it matters — UPWK watchers can gain insight into management's perspective and messaging from this conference presentation transcript.
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announced it is continuing an investigation on behalf of Upwork Inc. investors into possible violations of federal securities laws by the company. The investigation relates to potential securities fraud, and affected shareholders are being contacted.
Why it matters — A securities fraud investigation introduces potential legal and regulatory risk for Upwork and its shareholders.
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announced it is continuing its investigation into Upwork Inc. for possible violations of federal securities laws. The firm is urging shareholders who lost money to contact them regarding the ongoing inquiry.
Why it matters — The ongoing securities fraud investigation could indicate potential legal and compliance risk for Upwork that investors will want to monitor.
Upwork Inc. announced that its senior management will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 3:05 p.m. PT / 6:05 p.m. ET.
Why it matters — This appearance gives Upwork watchers an opportunity to hear directly from senior management about the company's outlook at a major industry investor conference.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Upwork, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $9, with estimates ranging from $8 to $14. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering Upwork, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Upwork, Inc. 66 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 24 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 24 Oct 2026, Upwork, Inc. ranks 66 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies -5.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Upwork, Inc. 66 out of 100 as at 24 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Upwork, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for UPWK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $8 to $14 over the next 12 months.
Upwork, Inc. returned -41.2% over the 12 months to 23 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Upwork Inc. is an online work marketplace that connects businesses with independent professionals, agencies, fractional talent, and payrolled workers.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 12 Oct 2026): "Upwork to Report Third Quarter Financial Results on November 2, 2026". Upwork announced that it will report third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on November 2, 2026. The company will hold a Q&A conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) that day.
Upwork Inc. is an online work marketplace that connects businesses with independent professionals, agencies, fractional talent, and payrolled workers. The company provides a platform for sourcing, hiring, contracting, collaborating, and paying talent across a wide range of knowledge-based services, including software development, design and creative work, marketing, customer support, and finance. Upwork also offers enterprise workforce solutions and managed services that help organizations manage contingent labor, project delivery, compliance, invoicing, and remote collaboration. Its platform serves companies of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, and supports global cross-border work through digital tools built for flexible staffing and project-based engagement. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Upwork plays a significant role in the modern freelance economy by providing infrastructure that brings businesses and skilled independent talent together on a single platform.
CEO Ms. Hayden Brown · 630 employees · United States · https://www.upwork.com
