Upwork Inc. (UPWK)
POSITIVEFundamental
78
Price
$8.57
Market Cap
$1.07B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
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 company offers Upwork Marketplace, a human and AI-powered work marketplace that connects businesses with on-demand access to independent talent across a range of categories, including AI-related projects, administrative support, sales and marketing, design and creative, and customer service, as well as web, mobile, and software development. Its marketplace also streamlines workflows, such as talent sourcing, outreach, contracting, and engagement management, as well as provides infrastructure for remote collaboration, including communication and collaboration tools, consolidated invoicing, and payment protection; and Upwork Payroll services. It also offers enterprise solutions that provide access to platform capabilities that support contingent workforce solutions, including sourcing, onboarding, classification, compliance and contract management, payments, and reporting. In addition, the company offers managed services that provide a service-led program management and end-to-end project delivery solution that enables enterprise clients to outsource defined functions or projects; Uma, an AI assistant; and escrow services. The company was formerly known as Elance-oDesk, Inc. and changed its name to Upwork Inc. in May 2015. Upwork Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
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Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$787M
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Net Income
$102M
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Free Cash Flow
$242M
Total Equity
$630M
Total Liabilities
$669M
Current Ratio
1.42
Interest Coverage
-
Debt/EBITDA
4.77
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$12.56
Current Price
$8.57
Margin of Safety
+31.8%
Fair Value Range
$8.16 - $16.95
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
11.13
ROE
18.3%
P/B Ratio
1.75
P/FCF
5.24
Gross Margin
77.2%
ROIC
14.8%
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
14.8%
WACC
6.0%
ROIC − WACC
+8.8 pp
ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (19)
- EPS shows upward trend
- ROIC 14.8%
- Gross Margin 77.2%
- P/FCF 5.24
- P/B Ratio 1.75
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Operating Margin 15.1%
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- CapEx intensity
- Current Ratio
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on Tangible Assets
- Price below Graham Number
- ROE 17.9%
- Revenue Growth 5Y 16.1%
- Earnings Surprise avg 4.9%
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 2.05
- Share Dilution -3.1%
- Piotroski F-Score 6/9
Failed (5)
- Price CAGR -8.88%
- Low reliance on intangibles
- DCF valuation (Fairly valued)
- Analyst Consensus 47% Buy
- Net Margin Trend 12.9% vs 31.7%
Unavailable (3)
- Dividend Payout NaN%
- Interest Coverage
- PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
Piotroski F-Score
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
High quality: earnings backed by cash
Share Dilution
Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Hayden Brown | President, CEO, Interim Principal Financial Officer & Director | 43 |
| Ms. Erica Gessert | Chief Financial Officer (Leave of Absence) | 50 |
| Mr. Anthony Ray Kappus | GM & COO | 44 |
| Ms. Sabrina Mekhalfa | Chief Accounting Officer & Principal Accounting Officer | 56 |
| Mr. Andrew Rabinovich | VP, CTO, Head of AI & Machine Learning and Member of Economic Advisory Council | 44 |
| Mr. Gary J. Fuges C.F.A. | Vice President of Investor Relations | - |
| Mr. Jacob McQuown | Chief Legal Officer & Secretary | 44 |
| Ms. Giulietta Pezzaniti | Chief People Officer | 39 |
| Mr. Peter Sanborn | Chief Business Officer | 42 |
| Mr. Bryant Meckley | VP & Chief of Staff | - |
Audit Risk
1
Board Risk
4
Compensation Risk
10
Shareholder Rights Risk
4
Part 2 · The price and when to enter
This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Latest News
Recent headlines for UPWK, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 5/7/2026NEGATIVEUpwork Stock Plunges On Q1 Earnings, Softer Revenue Outlook, Restructuring Plan
Upwork Inc. experienced a significant stock price decline in after-hours trading following the release of its first-quarter financial results. The company reported weaker-than-expected revenue figures and provided a softer outlook for the upcoming quarter. Additionally, Upwork announced a restructuring plan, which often signals underlying business challenges or a need to cut costs. Investors reacted negatively to the combination of disappointing financial performance and the uncertainty introduced by the restructuring, leading to a sell-off.
- 2/26/2026NEGATIVEUpwork Stock Down 11% This Past Year, and One Investor Just Exited a $3 Million Stake
Global freelance platform Upwork Inc. (UPWK) has seen a significant decline in its stock value, dropping 11% over the past year. This underperformance has been further exacerbated by news that an investor recently exited a $3 million stake. Such a substantial divestment suggests increasing caution or a lack of confidence from significant market players regarding the company's future prospects. Investors should closely monitor Upwork's upcoming financial reports and growth strategies to assess whether the negative sentiment will persist or if there will be signs of recovery in an increasingly competitive sector.
- 2/24/2026POSITIVEInvestment Advisor Builds Massive Position in Upwork Stock with $6.8 Million Buy
Markets Gazette reports significant bullish activity in Upwork Inc. shares following a substantial $6.8 million investment by an unnamed advisor. This move signals robust confidence in the digital marketplace connecting businesses with global freelance talent. Such a large position suggests a strong belief in Upwork's growth trajectory and its ability to capitalize on the expanding gig economy. Investors should note this institutional endorsement, as it often precedes increased market interest and potential upward price momentum for the stock. The investment highlights Upwork's perceived value as a leader in the evolving future of work.
via Markets Gazette