NASDAQ:UPWK Upwork (UPWK) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Next Step of Their Control Is Here … (From Weiss Ratings) (Ad) Free UPWK Stock Alerts $11.58 +0.40 (+3.58%) (As of 03:46 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.23▼$11.5950-Day Range$11.12▼$13.7352-Week Range$6.56▼$16.36Volume699,845 shsAverage Volume1.96 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.54 billionP/E Ratio165.45Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$16.55 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Upwork alerts: Email Address Upwork MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.55 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside42.9% Upside$16.55 Price TargetShort InterestBearish11.43% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.10Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$851,894 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth230.95%From $0.42 to $1.39 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.62 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector215th out of 591 stocksData Processing & Preparation Industry16th out of 51 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingUpwork has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.55, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageUpwork has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.43% of the float of Upwork has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUpwork has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Upwork has recently increased by 35.44%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldUpwork does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthUpwork does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for UPWK. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentUpwork has a news sentiment score of 0.10. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.37 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Upwork this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 7 people have searched for UPWK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -46% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 9 people have added Upwork to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Upwork insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $851,894.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 9.00% of the stock of Upwork is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions77.71% of the stock of Upwork is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Upwork are expected to grow by 230.95% in the coming year, from $0.42 to $1.39 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Upwork is 165.45, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.89.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Upwork is 165.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 235.74.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUpwork has a P/B Ratio of 4.14. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Stansberry ResearchMove Your Money Before May 1Did you know that the IRS has allegedly been using AI to spy on the bank accounts of American citizens? Click here to get the full story before May 1. About Upwork Stock (NASDAQ:UPWK)Upwork Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates a work marketplace that connects businesses with various independent professionals and agencies in the United States, India, the Philippines, and internationally. The company's work marketplace provides access to talent with various skills across a range of categories, including administrative support, sales and marketing, design and creative, and customer service, as well as web, mobile, and software development. Its work marketplace also enables clients to streamline workflows, such as talent sourcing, outreach, and contracting. The company's work marketplace offers access to various functionalities for remote engagements with talent, including communication and collaboration, ability to receive talent invoices through their work marketplace, and payment protection. Its marketplace offerings include Upwork Payroll and Upwork Enterprise, as well as managed 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 incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.Read More UPWK Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart UPWK Stock News HeadlinesApril 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comUpwork Inc. (NASDAQ:UPWK) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesApril 24, 2024 | nasdaq.comValidea Detailed Fundamental Analysis - UPWKApril 26, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Protect Yourself While There’s Still Time …The next step of the Fed's control is here. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was renewed for two more years and passed into law earlier this week. Allowing the Fed to tighten its grip on your personal privacy and freedom.April 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comUpwork Rises Higher Than Market: Key FactsApril 24, 2024 | investing.comUpwork's chief accounting officer sells shares worth over $2,400April 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comUpwork (UPWK) Scheduled to Post Earnings on WednesdayApril 18, 2024 | forbes.com3 High-Paying Side Hustles For Upwork In 2024April 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comGoDaddy and Upwork Partner to Funnel More Opportunities to Web Designers and DevelopersApril 26, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Protect Yourself While There’s Still Time …The next step of the Fed's control is here. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was renewed for two more years and passed into law earlier this week. Allowing the Fed to tighten its grip on your personal privacy and freedom.April 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUpwork Premieres New Partner Program to Expand Ecosystem of Companies Transforming How We WorkApril 17, 2024 | prnewswire.comGoDaddy and Upwork Partner to Funnel More Opportunities to Web Designers and DevelopersApril 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comUpwork Premieres New Partner Program to Expand Ecosystem of Companies Transforming How We WorkApril 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUpwork (UPWK) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should KnowApril 10, 2024 | fool.com1 Growth Stock Down 42% to Buy Right NowApril 4, 2024 | globenewswire.comUpwork to Report First Quarter Financial Results on May 1, 2024April 4, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFiverr International: The Disruptor Is Being Disrupted (Rating Downgrade)March 31, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com35 Profitable Side Hustles For Stay-at-Home Moms and DadsMarch 28, 2024 | msn.com10 Best Remote Jobs That Pay at Least $100 an HourMarch 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comNvidia’s Market Cap Myopia: 3 Stocks Proving Size Isn’t EverythingMarch 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com20 Side Businesses You Can Start While Working Full-TimeMarch 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders in Upwork (NASDAQ:UPWK) are in the red if they invested three years agoMarch 21, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Stocks That Are Making Traditional Industries TrembleMarch 19, 2024 | globenewswire.comUpwork Unveils Most In-Demand Work Skills in 2024March 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUPWK Apr 2024 30.000 callMarch 15, 2024 | fool.com1 Super Growth Stock Down 79% You'll Regret Not Buying on the DipMarch 12, 2024 | seekingalpha.comUpwork: Green Shoots Are EmergingMarch 5, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Stocks to Buy in the Event of a Small-Cap ComebackSee More Headlines Receive UPWK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Upwork and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/14/2024Today4/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Data processing & preparation Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:UPWK CUSIPN/A CIK1627475 Webwww.upwork.com Phone(650) 316-7500FaxN/AEmployees800Year Founded2015Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$16.55 High Stock Price Target$22.00 Low Stock Price Target$9.00 Potential Upside/Downside+43.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.55 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.07 Trailing P/E Ratio165.17 Forward P/E Ratio27.52 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$46.89 million Net Margins6.80% Pretax Margin7.09% Return on Equity14.21% Return on Assets4.87% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.93 Current Ratio3.01 Quick Ratio3.01 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$689.14 million Price / Sales2.22 Cash Flow$0.35 per share Price / Cash Flow32.71 Book Value$2.80 per share Price / Book4.13Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares132,580,000Free Float125,028,000Market Cap$1.53 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.67 Social Links Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Hayden Brown (Age 42)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.02MMs. Erica Gessert (Age 49)Chief Financial Officer Ms. Elizabeth Tse (Age 55)Senior Vice President of Operations Mr. Olivier Marie (Age 54)Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer, Principal Accounting Officer & Controller Denise GarciaInvestor Relations OfficerMr. Brian Levey (Age 56)Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer and Secretary Ms. Amanda Vinson (Age 43)Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Development Ms. Melissa Waters (Age 46)Chief Marketing Officer Ms. Sunita Solao (Age 48)Chief People Officer Ms. Erin L. Thomas Ph.D.Head of Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsShutterstockNYSE:SSTKCSG Systems InternationalNASDAQ:CSGSE2open ParentNYSE:ETWOJOYYNASDAQ:YYTaskUsNASDAQ:TASKView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsHorrell Capital Management Inc.Bought 105,000 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.277%Shaker Investments LLC OHBought 76,560 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.141%Simplex Trading LLCBought 123,700 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.000%Rice Hall James & Associates LLCBought 109,239 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.080%New Century Financial Group LLCBought 88,338 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.064%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions UPWK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Upwork stock right now? 11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Upwork in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" UPWK shares. View UPWK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Upwork's stock price target for 2024? 11 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Upwork's shares. Their UPWK share price targets range from $9.00 to $22.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $16.55 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 42.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for UPWK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have UPWK shares performed in 2024? Upwork's stock was trading at $14.87 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, UPWK stock has decreased by 22.1% and is now trading at $11.58. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Upwork? Upwork saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 13,950,000 shares, an increase of 35.4% from the March 31st total of 10,300,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,010,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 6.9 days. Approximately 11.4% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Upwork's Short Interest. When is Upwork's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024. View our UPWK earnings forecast. How can I listen to Upwork's earnings call? Upwork will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 1st at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Upwork's earnings last quarter? Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:UPWK) released its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 14th. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.01. The firm earned $183.93 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $178.43 million. Upwork had a net margin of 6.80% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.21%. What ETFs hold Upwork's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Upwork (NASDAQ:UPWK) stock in their portfolio include Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY), SoFi Be Your Own Boss ETF (BYOB) and SoFi Be Your Own Boss ETF (GIGE).Gen Z ETF (ZGEN). What guidance has Upwork issued on next quarter's earnings? Upwork issued an update on its first quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 14th. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.170-0.190 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.140. The company issued revenue guidance of $183.0 million-$188.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $181.6 million. What is Hayden Brown's approval rating as Upwork's CEO? 32 employees have rated Upwork Chief Executive Officer Hayden Brown on Glassdoor.com. Hayden Brown has an approval rating of 85% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Upwork own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Upwork investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Shopify (SHOP), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Twilio (TWLO), Alibaba Group (BABA), Block (SQ), Zoom Video Communications (ZM), Trade Desk (TTD), DocuSign (DOCU) and Teladoc Health (TDOC). When did Upwork IPO? Upwork (UPWK) raised $135 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, October 3rd 2018. The company issued 12,300,000 shares at $10.00-$12.00 per share. Citigroup, Jefferies and RBC Capital Markets served as the underwriters for the IPO and Stifel and JMP Securities were co-managers. Who are Upwork's major shareholders? Upwork's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Horrell Capital Management Inc. (0.28%), Shaker Investments LLC OH (0.14%), Simplex Trading LLC (0.00%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.10%), IMC Chicago LLC (0.00%) and Rice Hall James & Associates LLC (0.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Elizabeth A Nelson, Eric Gilpin, Gary Steele, Hayden Brown, Jeff Mccombs, Kevin Harvey, Leela Srinivasan, Olivier Marie, Susan Miranda Green and Thomas Layton. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Upwork? Shares of UPWK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Upwork have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Upwork: Elance Inc, Elance Limited Inc, UPW Holdco Inc., Upwork Escrow Inc, Upwork Global Inc, Upwork Payments Inc., and Upwork Talent Group Inc.Read More This page (NASDAQ:UPWK) was last updated on 4/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersRed Alert: Your Money's Disappearance Act - Banks' Greed Unleashed!Priority GoldMan Who Predicted 2008: “This Will be Worse.”AltimetryEmergency: Biden's $20 Trillion Mistake Could Cost YOU!GoldenCrest MetalsTrump is sounding the alarmPreserve GoldJim Cramer’s “The Biggest Drug Ever”Behind the MarketsFed launches fourth dollar overhaulStansberry Research Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Upwork Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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