UPWKCommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 9 Wall Street analysts covering Upwork, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $11 — +5.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 92 of 100 as at 13 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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
Issuance (100): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (23): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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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 +5.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Neutral | — |
| 3 Nov 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $11 → $13 |
| 3 Nov 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Sector Perform | $8.00 |
| 3 Nov 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Perform | $8.00 → $10 |
| 3 Nov 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $9.00 → $10 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $10 → $9.00 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | $10 → $9.00 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $15 → $11 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $9.00 → $8.00 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Perform | $10 → $8.00 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 21 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $17 → $10 |
| 21 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Citizens | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
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.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 13 Nov 2026, Upwork, Inc. returned −41.8% against +13.4% 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.
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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 $953.8M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $787.3M. The latest quarter shrank 8.0% 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: 12.2×; forward P/E: 8.9× — 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 acquired WorkMotion to expand Lifted’s enterprise capabilities globally. Business Plus revenue grew 120% year over year in Q3.
Why it matters — The acquisition and Business Plus revenue growth are developments relevant to watchers of Upwork’s enterprise business.
Seeking Alpha reports that Upwork shares rose about 10% after Q3 earnings, despite worsening revenue contractions and ongoing secular headwinds. The article argues that upward guidance momentum does not resolve concerns about the company's long-term sustainability.
Why it matters — The item highlights a contrast between the recent share rebound and the article's concerns about Upwork's underlying business challenges.
Upwork held its third-quarter 2026 earnings call on November 2, 2026. The excerpt lists company representatives and participating analysts but provides no discussion of results or business developments.
Why it matters — The excerpt establishes that the quarterly call took place, but it does not contain information about Upwork’s financial performance or outlook.
Upwork reported third-quarter results above its guidance range. The company highlighted a shift toward higher-value, more complex work, larger clients and AI-enabled demand channels.
Why it matters — These results and strategic priorities provide UPWK watchers with an update on the business’s performance and direction.
Upwork is rolling out new tools as AI reshapes work and how clients and talent use its marketplace, CEO Hayden Brown said during the company’s third-quarter earnings call.
Why it matters — The update highlights how Upwork is adapting its marketplace and tools to changes in AI-driven work.
The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Upwork, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $11, with estimates ranging from $8 to $14. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 9 analysts covering Upwork, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Upwork, Inc. 92 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Nov 2026, Upwork, Inc. ranks 92 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 Issuance (100 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +5.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Upwork, Inc. 92 out of 100 as at 13 Nov 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 -41.8% over the 12 months to 13 Nov 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 (The Motley Fool, 3 Nov 2026): "Upwork: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors". Upwork acquired WorkMotion to expand Lifted’s enterprise capabilities globally. Business Plus revenue grew 120% year over year in Q3.
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
