Highlights
- Market Cap
- $1.53B
- Enterprise Value
- $1.96B
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.09
- PE Ratio
- 10.06
- PEG Ratio
- 0.06
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $787.78M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $613.03M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $150.50M
- Year Range
- $10.52 - $22.84
- Target Price
- $23.50
- ROA (TTM)
- 11.72%
- ROE (TTM)
- 24.16%
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Upwork Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Upwork Inc. (UPWK) has returned -44.70% so far this year and -16.02% over the past 12 months.
Upwork Inc.
- 1D
- 3.69%
- 1M
- -18.33%
- YTD
- -44.70%
- 6M
- -40.98%
- 1Y
- -16.02%
- 3Y*
- -1.07%
- 5Y*
- -25.11%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 3, 2018, UPWK's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +77.3%, while the worst month was Feb 2026 at -33.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, UPWK closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 3, 2023 with a return of +44.2%, while the worst single day was Feb 10, 2026 at -19.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.06% | -33.00% | -18.33% | -44.70% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -3.61% | 1.08% | -18.08% | 0.77% | 17.79% | -13.23% | -11.01% | 28.68% | 20.66% | -14.16% | 23.84% | 0.41% | 21.22% |
| 2024 | -7.80% | -4.45% | -6.41% | -4.57% | -9.66% | 1.70% | 12.74% | -20.46% | 8.40% | 29.76% | 25.15% | -3.65% | 9.95% |
| 2023 | 24.14% | -12.50% | -0.18% | -15.46% | -14.32% | 13.90% | 11.67% | 41.99% | -23.30% | -8.01% | 34.83% | 5.54% | 42.43% |
| 2022 | -20.37% | -7.06% | -8.07% | -9.77% | -12.97% | 13.32% | -10.25% | -6.25% | -21.72% | -1.25% | -8.92% | -14.78% | -69.44% |
| 2021 | 20.08% | 29.99% | -16.91% | 2.88% | 2.19% | 23.84% | -11.15% | -13.67% | 0.72% | 4.64% | -20.93% | -8.32% | -1.04% |
Benchmark Metrics
Upwork Inc. has an annualized alpha of -3.03%, beta of 1.15, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 04, 2018.
- This stock participated in 142.88% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 73.29% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R² of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -3.03%
- Beta
- 1.15
- R²
- 0.13
- Upside Capture
- 73.29%
- Downside Capture
- 142.88%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
UPWK ranks 29 for risk / return — below 29% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Upwork Inc. (UPWK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| UPWK | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.27 | 0.90 | -1.17 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.01 | 1.39 | -1.39 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.00 | 1.21 | -0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.33 | 1.40 | -1.73 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.81 | 6.61 | -7.41 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Upwork Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Upwork Inc. was 87.48%, occurring on May 25, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Upwork Inc. drawdown is 81.94%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -87.48% | Jul 14, 2021 | 471 | May 25, 2023 | — | — | — |
| -77.42% | Feb 28, 2019 | 278 | Apr 3, 2020 | 150 | Nov 5, 2020 | 428 |
| -33.4% | Feb 17, 2021 | 61 | May 13, 2021 | 29 | Jun 24, 2021 | 90 |
| -24.41% | Oct 4, 2018 | 47 | Dec 11, 2018 | 38 | Feb 6, 2019 | 85 |
| -17.02% | Dec 22, 2020 | 8 | Jan 4, 2021 | 6 | Jan 12, 2021 | 14 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Upwork Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Upwork Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for UPWK, comparing it with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, UPWK has a P/E ratio of 10.1. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for UPWK compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. UPWK currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for UPWK relative to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, UPWK has a P/S ratio of 1.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for UPWK in comparison with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, UPWK has a P/B value of 2.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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