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Upwork

UPWK

Attention (50-day avg)0%

Attention rank (50-day avg)#957

Bullish sentiment (50-day avg)8%

Price to earnings ratio10.4

Market capitalization1B

Earnings per share0.78

Dividend yield (TTM)—

Revenue (annual)787.8M

Net income (annual)115.4M

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about UPWK?

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Aug 12

Upwork's (UPWK) 2026 earnings forecast was reduced to $1.38 to $1.43 a share from $1.50 to $1.55, citing mixed earnings report and AI's impact on the freelance economy.
The company's Q3 earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be $0.34, with the earnings report scheduled for November 10th.
Upwork's stock price has been impacted by the decline of mediocre freelancers and the rise of AI, with some creative professionals doing better, while others struggle.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about UPWK that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	0%	60% +52.2	94.66% -3.29
Bearish	—	100%	40% -52.2	5.34% +3.29

Bullish· Jul 14

Upwork Inc.'s earnings in August are expected to be strong, supporting the company's profitability.
The stock's current price-to-earnings (PE) ratios are considered excellent, indicating a potential buying opportunity.
The stock's price has remained low for an extended period, making it a screaming buy opportunity.

Bearish· Aug 11

Upwork Inc. (UPWK) experienced a significant drop of ~18% after hours due to weak Q3 revenue guidance, with the guidance being the primary factor that set the tone.
The company's business model is being threatened by AI, which is making human workforce solutions, like Upwork, less necessary.
Upwork's stock price is expected to continue dropping, potentially reaching the high $6 range, as the company's revenue growth is expected to decline further, and the CEO's leadership change may be a sign of underlying issues.

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Topics

Of the messages about UPWK that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Technical Analysis	—	—	100%	5.13%
Macro	—	—	0%	41.88%
Earnings	—	—	0%	7.91%
Announcements	—	—	0%	3.14%
Analysts	—	—	0%	41.94%
Controversies	—	—	0%	0.01%

Earnings· Aug 10

Upwork Inc. ($UPWK) reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.41, beating the $0.34 estimate, and sales of $191.7M, within the guided range.
The company's full-year revenue guidance was lowered to $730M-$750M, a decrease from the previous estimate of $776M, leading to a 20.24% stock price drop.
Despite the earnings beat, Upwork's stock price fell 19% after hours, with the market focusing on the lowered guidance rather than the positive quarterly results.

Analysts· Feb 11

Upwork's ($UPWK) price target was lowered by JMP Securities to $48.00 from $55.00, maintaining a Market Outperform rating.
Needham analyst Bernie McTernan maintains Upwork ($UPWK) with a Buy rating and lowers the price target from $60.00 to $42.00.
16 analysts analyzed Upwork ($UPWK), with a buy consensus at 85%, indicating high confidence in the company.

Announcements· Feb 18

Upwork Inc. ($UPWK) approved a new $300M share buyback program, increasing total repurchase authorization since November 2023 to $600M.
The share buyback program has no expiration date, and the company has already repurchased over 9 million shares for $136M in 2025.
The program is part of Upwork's capital return strategy, signaling management's confidence in the company's cash flow strength and commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Macro· May 24

Upwork is mentioned as a competitor to Fiverr International, with Fiverr's growth decelerating due to intense competition.
Fiverr has launched a dedicated AI services category, but its growth may remain sluggish.
Fiverr faces competition from similar freelance platforms, including Upwork.

Technical Analysis· Jul 14

The 34-50 and 5-12 EMA clouds were used to daytrade $UPWK, resulting in a 20% gain.
$UPWK's recent breakout attempt was unsuccessful, with the stock rolling over and down 10% after reaching a new high.
The stock's behavior is consistent with a "whale" getting a margin call, with a large price drop and a possible earnings-related event as a potential cause.

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Community

Of the messages about UPWK, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	0%	20%	98.34%	73.82%
Newcomers	100%	80%	1.66%	26.18%

Regulars· Aug 11

Upwork's Q2 earnings report shows a quarterly income beat, with revenue at $191.2 million and non-GAAP EPS at $0.39 per share, exceeding the $0.34 to $0.35 consensus estimate.
The company's cash flow reality is a True Free Cash Flow of $47.15 million for the quarter, with a structural and sustainable cash generation driven by permanent OpEx leverage from the finalized 24% workforce reduction.
The liquidity vacuum is a crowded short interest of 25.62 million shares, representing 21.81% of the public float, requiring an extreme 9.2 Days to Cover, while the corporate trading desk holds the immediate liquid capacity to retire massive chunks of the mobile net float.

Newcomers· Aug 11

New users are focusing on Upwork's significant 20% drop in stock price after releasing disappointing earnings, citing the AI threat and reduced guidance.
The newcomers are concerned about Upwork's ability to adapt to the changing market, with one user questioning whether the company has peaked in terms of revenue and another suggesting that AI tools are making traditional freelance work obsolete.
Upwork's recent earnings report, which beat revenue expectations but lowered guidance, is being closely scrutinized, with some users questioning the company's claims about the AI threat and others expressing concern about the company's ability to monetize its marketplace concept.

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News

Upwork (UPWK), Why Is The Market Taking A Closer Look?

Upwork (UPWK) has attracted fresh attention after recent trading left the stock around $8.52, with one day, week and month returns clustered close to flat, while the past 3 months show a mid single digit gain. Against that backdrop, Upwork’s share price return over the past year has fallen more than 50%, with the 90 day share price return of 5.8% hinting at stabilising sentiment even as the 5 year total shareholder return remains deeply negative. Scan beyond Upwork and compare this setup with...

12d agoYahoo Finance

Upwork: Continued Client Losses Can't Be Ignored (NASDAQ:UPWK)

17d agoSeeking Alpha

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Upwork Inc.

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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.

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Location

530 Lytton Avenue

Palo Alto, CA, 94301

United States

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about UPWK?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% 0	0% -0.01	0% +0	0% 0

Aug 12

Upwork's (UPWK) 2026 earnings forecast was reduced to $1.38 to $1.43 a share from $1.50 to $1.55, citing mixed earnings report and AI's impact on the freelance economy.
The company's Q3 earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be $0.34, with the earnings report scheduled for November 10th.
Upwork's stock price has been impacted by the decline of mediocre freelancers and the rise of AI, with some creative professionals doing better, while others struggle.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about UPWK that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	0%	60% +52.2	94.66% -3.29
Bearish	—	100%	40% -52.2	5.34% +3.29

Bullish· Jul 14

Upwork Inc.'s earnings in August are expected to be strong, supporting the company's profitability.
The stock's current price-to-earnings (PE) ratios are considered excellent, indicating a potential buying opportunity.
The stock's price has remained low for an extended period, making it a screaming buy opportunity.

Bearish· Aug 11

Upwork Inc. (UPWK) experienced a significant drop of ~18% after hours due to weak Q3 revenue guidance, with the guidance being the primary factor that set the tone.
The company's business model is being threatened by AI, which is making human workforce solutions, like Upwork, less necessary.
Upwork's stock price is expected to continue dropping, potentially reaching the high $6 range, as the company's revenue growth is expected to decline further, and the CEO's leadership change may be a sign of underlying issues.

Generated by AI

Topics

Of the messages about UPWK that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Technical Analysis	—	—	100%	5.13%
Macro	—	—	0%	41.88%
Earnings	—	—	0%	7.91%
Announcements	—	—	0%	3.14%
Analysts	—	—	0%	41.94%
Controversies	—	—	0%	0.01%

Earnings· Aug 10

Upwork Inc. ($UPWK) reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.41, beating the $0.34 estimate, and sales of $191.7M, within the guided range.
The company's full-year revenue guidance was lowered to $730M-$750M, a decrease from the previous estimate of $776M, leading to a 20.24% stock price drop.
Despite the earnings beat, Upwork's stock price fell 19% after hours, with the market focusing on the lowered guidance rather than the positive quarterly results.

Analysts· Feb 11

Upwork's ($UPWK) price target was lowered by JMP Securities to $48.00 from $55.00, maintaining a Market Outperform rating.
Needham analyst Bernie McTernan maintains Upwork ($UPWK) with a Buy rating and lowers the price target from $60.00 to $42.00.
16 analysts analyzed Upwork ($UPWK), with a buy consensus at 85%, indicating high confidence in the company.

Announcements· Feb 18

Upwork Inc. ($UPWK) approved a new $300M share buyback program, increasing total repurchase authorization since November 2023 to $600M.
The share buyback program has no expiration date, and the company has already repurchased over 9 million shares for $136M in 2025.
The program is part of Upwork's capital return strategy, signaling management's confidence in the company's cash flow strength and commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Macro· May 24

Upwork is mentioned as a competitor to Fiverr International, with Fiverr's growth decelerating due to intense competition.
Fiverr has launched a dedicated AI services category, but its growth may remain sluggish.
Fiverr faces competition from similar freelance platforms, including Upwork.

Technical Analysis· Jul 14

The 34-50 and 5-12 EMA clouds were used to daytrade $UPWK, resulting in a 20% gain.
$UPWK's recent breakout attempt was unsuccessful, with the stock rolling over and down 10% after reaching a new high.
The stock's behavior is consistent with a "whale" getting a margin call, with a large price drop and a possible earnings-related event as a potential cause.

Generated by AI

Community

Of the messages about UPWK, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	0%	20%	98.34%	73.82%
Newcomers	100%	80%	1.66%	26.18%

Regulars· Aug 11

Upwork's Q2 earnings report shows a quarterly income beat, with revenue at $191.2 million and non-GAAP EPS at $0.39 per share, exceeding the $0.34 to $0.35 consensus estimate.
The company's cash flow reality is a True Free Cash Flow of $47.15 million for the quarter, with a structural and sustainable cash generation driven by permanent OpEx leverage from the finalized 24% workforce reduction.
The liquidity vacuum is a crowded short interest of 25.62 million shares, representing 21.81% of the public float, requiring an extreme 9.2 Days to Cover, while the corporate trading desk holds the immediate liquid capacity to retire massive chunks of the mobile net float.

Newcomers· Aug 11

New users are focusing on Upwork's significant 20% drop in stock price after releasing disappointing earnings, citing the AI threat and reduced guidance.
The newcomers are concerned about Upwork's ability to adapt to the changing market, with one user questioning whether the company has peaked in terms of revenue and another suggesting that AI tools are making traditional freelance work obsolete.
Upwork's recent earnings report, which beat revenue expectations but lowered guidance, is being closely scrutinized, with some users questioning the company's claims about the AI threat and others expressing concern about the company's ability to monetize its marketplace concept.

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Aug 12

Bullish· Jul 14

Bearish· Aug 11

Earnings· Aug 10

Analysts· Feb 11

Announcements· Feb 18

Macro· May 24

Technical Analysis· Jul 14

Regulars· Aug 11

Newcomers· Aug 11

Upwork GM & COO Anthony Kappus sells $386,471 in UPWK stock on Sept. 18

Upwork chief accounting officer Sabrina Mekhalfa sells $10,977 in shares

Upwork CFO Erica Gessert sells $78,896 in shares

Upwork CEO Hayden Brown sells $201,917 in UPWK stock

Upwork (UPWK), Why Is The Market Taking A Closer Look?

Upwork: Continued Client Losses Can't Be Ignored (NASDAQ:UPWK)

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Upwork Inc.

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Upwork GM & COO Anthony Kappus sells $386,471 in UPWK stock on Sept. 18

Upwork chief accounting officer Sabrina Mekhalfa sells $10,977 in shares

Upwork CFO Erica Gessert sells $78,896 in shares

Upwork CEO Hayden Brown sells $201,917 in UPWK stock

Upwork (UPWK), Why Is The Market Taking A Closer Look?

Upwork: Continued Client Losses Can't Be Ignored (NASDAQ:UPWK)

Also Discussed

Social

Aug 12

Bullish· Jul 14

Bearish· Aug 11

Earnings· Aug 10

Analysts· Feb 11

Announcements· Feb 18

Macro· May 24

Technical Analysis· Jul 14

Regulars· Aug 11

Newcomers· Aug 11