UPWK
UPWORK, INC
$8.49
+0.35%
$1.0B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$1.0B
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusHold (47%)
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$810.7M
Inst. Activity21 buys / 18 sells
Insider Activity0B / 8S
Insider Net $-$1.1M
Reddit Sentiment50° Neutral
SEC Reports7
Exchange Nasdaq·Sector Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation·Inc. DE·CIK 0001627475·Prev Close $8.46
Recent Activity
Jun 8, 2026
SEC
David H. Lissy filed a Form 3 initial statement of beneficial ownership with Upwork, Inc., reporting no securities benef
3 — Impact 1/10
Jun 5, 2026
SEC
Upwork filed an 8-K reporting routine board changes and annual meeting results. Directors Leela Srinivasan and Anilu Vaz
8-K — Impact 2/10
Jun 5, 2026
other
Upwork Announces Board Refreshment, Strengthening Financial and Operational Expertise for Its Next Chapter
Claire Bramley and David Lissy join Upwork's Board of Directors
Jun 4, 2026
Insider
LAYTON THOMAS was granted 6,207 shares
Director
Jun 4, 2026
Insider
HARVEY KEVIN was granted 6,207 shares
Director
Jun 4, 2026
Insider
EVAN DANA L was granted 20,880 shares
Director
May 20, 2026
SEC
Upwork's CEO, CFO, and COO executed same-day open-market sales on May 18, totaling $404K, following the exercise of zero
CLUSTER — Impact 3/10
Inst.
Capital International Investors — ADD
4,723,558 shares ($51.8M)
Price Targets
$12.17
+43.3% upside
Strong Buy
Current $8.49
Low $9.00
Median $10.00
High $18.00
9 analysts
$9.00
$18.00
Analyst Ratings
3Strong Buy
5Buy
9Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| May 11, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform → Sector Perform |
| May 8, 2026 | Scotiabank | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform → Sector Perform |
| May 8, 2026 | UBS | DOWNGRADE | Buy → Neutral |
| May 8, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | DOWNGRADE | Buy → Hold |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.34 ▲ +2.4% | $0.30 — $0.36 | -2% YoY | 8 |
| Next Q | $0.41 ▲ +2.0% | $0.39 — $0.44 | 13% YoY | 8 |
| Current FY | $1.55 ▲ +7.6% | $1.50 — $1.60 | 10% YoY | 8 |
| Next FY | $1.75 ▲ +1.3% | $1.58 — $1.91 | 13% YoY | 8 |
Latest Reports
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $206.7M | ADD |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $85.2M | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $61.5M | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | $56.2M | ADD |
| Capital International Investors | $51.8M | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | LAYTON THOMAS | A | $0.00 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | HARVEY KEVIN | A | $0.00 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | EVAN DANA | A | $0.00 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Steele Gary | A | $0.00 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | KELMAN GLENN | A | $0.00 |
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50 institutional holders with $810.7M total value (73,631,428 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: BlackRock,, VANGUARD, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 21 institutions added/increased vs 18 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 18,856,122 | $206.7M | 25.5% | ADD +73.8% |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 7,774,348 | $85.2M | 10.5% | — |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 5,612,698 | $61.5M | 7.6% | — |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 5,125,342 | $56.2M | 6.9% | ADD +64.1% |
| 5 | Capital International Investors | 4,723,558 | $51.8M | 6.4% | ADD +43.6% |
| 6 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3,715,616 | $40.7M | 5.0% | ADD +26.5% |
| 7 | FMR LLC | 3,070,271 | $33.7M | 4.2% | ADD +42.3% |
| 8 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 2,550,828 | $28.0M | 3.4% | — |
| 9 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 2,040,320 | $22.4M | 2.8% | — |
| 10 | DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | 1,692,722 | $18.6M | 2.3% | ADD +88.8% |
| 11 | JUPITER ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD | 1,428,300 | $15.7M | 1.9% | DOUBLED +419.9% |
| 12 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,232,479 | $13.5M | 1.7% | — |
| 13 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1,185,695 | $13.0M | 1.6% | TRIM -57.1% |
| 14 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 928,710 | $10.2M | 1.3% | — |
| 15 | VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | 896,882 | $9.8M | 1.2% | — |
| 16 | PEAK6 LLC | 883,600 | $9.7M | 1.2% | DOUBLED +618.4% |
| 17 | WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | 871,228 | $9.5M | 1.2% | ADD +44.5% |
| 18 | Invesco Ltd. | 812,527 | $8.9M | 1.1% | NEAR_EXIT -77.3% |
| 19 | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | 424,256 | $8.4M | 1.0% | — |
| 20 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 766,309 | $8.4M | 1.0% | TRIM -43.3% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital International Investors | ADD | 3,288,860 | 4,723,558 | +43.6% | $51.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | ADD | 2,936,110 | 3,715,616 | +26.5% | $40.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 2,158,021 | 3,070,271 | +42.3% | $33.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | ADD | 896,695 | 1,692,722 | +88.8% | $18.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| JUPITER ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD | DOUBLED | 274,730 | 1,428,300 | +419.9% | $15.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 2,765,286 | 1,185,695 | -57.1% | $13.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| Invesco Ltd. | NEAR_EXIT | 3,585,846 | 812,527 | -77.3% | $8.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| Pacer Advisors, Inc. | DOUBLED | 10,130 | 726,780 | +7074.5% | $8.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | DOUBLED | 163,526 | 444,159 | +171.6% | $4.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| Nuveen, LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 1,772,128 | 389,189 | -78.0% | $4.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | ADD | 274,780 | 373,536 | +35.9% | $4.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | TRIM | 1,223,568 | 369,339 | -69.8% | $4.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| PEAK6 LLC | DOUBLED | 47,698 | 342,668 | +618.4% | $3.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | TRIM | 314,194 | 230,830 | -26.5% | $2.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | ADD | 154,672 | 221,608 | +43.3% | $2.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| Universal- Beteiligungs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH | TRIM | 302,470 | 191,922 | -36.5% | $2.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| PICTON MAHONEY ASSET MANAGEMENT | DOUBLED | 41,403 | 141,771 | +242.4% | $1.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| SCHRODER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP | TRIM | 290,843 | 122,948 | -57.7% | $1.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP | ADD | 69,576 | 107,562 | +54.6% | $1.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| State of Tennessee, Department of Treasury | ADD | 56,587 | 74,994 | +32.5% | $821.9K | 2026-Q1 |
| Amundi | ADD | 49,818 | 67,552 | +35.6% | $740.4K | 2026-Q1 |
| Brevan Howard Capital Management LP | ADD | 35,098 | 61,675 | +75.7% | $676.0K | 2026-Q1 |
| JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC | NEAR_EXIT | 448,400 | 59,070 | -86.8% | $647.1K | 2026-Q1 |
| ALPS ADVISORS INC | ADD | 27,277 | 40,563 | +48.7% | $444.6K | 2026-Q1 |
| Parallax Volatility Advisers, L.P. | TRIM | 51,900 | 35,000 | -32.6% | $383.6K | 2026-Q1 |
12 unique insiders with 23 transactions. Net insider value: -$1.1M ($0.00 bought, $1.1M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | LAYTON THOMAS | Director | AWARD | 6,207 | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | HARVEY KEVIN | Director | AWARD | 6,207 | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | EVAN DANA L | Director | AWARD | 20,880 | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Steele Gary | Director | AWARD | 6,207 | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | KELMAN GLENN | Director | AWARD | 6,207 | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | LISSY DAVID H | Director | AWARD | 45,146 | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | BRAMLEY CLAIRE | Director | AWARD | 45,146 | — | — |
| May 18, 2026 | Brown Hayden | President & CEO | EXERCISE | 14,850 | — | — |
| May 18, 2026 | Brown Hayden | President & CEO | SELL | 22,546 | $8.66 | $195.3K |
| May 18, 2026 | Kappus Anthony Ray | GM & Chief Operating Officer | EXERCISE | 5,114 | — | — |
| May 18, 2026 | Kappus Anthony Ray | GM & Chief Operating Officer | SELL | 1,905 | $8.66 | $16.5K |
| May 18, 2026 | Gessert Erica | Chief Financial Officer | EXERCISE | 37,500 | — | — |
| May 18, 2026 | Gessert Erica | Chief Financial Officer | SELL | 22,162 | $8.66 | $192.0K |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Kappus Anthony Ray | GM & Chief Operating Officer | AWARD | 22,603 | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Bottoms Dave | GM, Marketplace | SELL | 7,000 | $11.49 | $80.4K |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Gessert Erica | Chief Financial Officer | EXERCISE | 8,433 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Brown Hayden | President & CEO | EXERCISE | 17,733 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Mekhalfa Sabrina | Chief Accounting Officer | EXERCISE | 3,577 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Bottoms Dave | GM, Marketplace | EXERCISE | 8,980 | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Bottoms Dave | GM, Marketplace | SELL | 11,575 | $12.31 | $142.5K |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Gessert Erica | Chief Financial Officer | SELL | 9,278 | $12.31 | $114.2K |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Mekhalfa Sabrina | Chief Accounting Officer | SELL | 1,482 | $12.31 | $18.2K |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Brown Hayden | President & CEO | SELL | 23,745 | $12.31 | $292.3K |
7 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 1 bearish, 0 mixed, 6 neutral. Avg impact: 3.1/10.
NEUTRAL
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1/10
David H. Lissy filed a Form 3 initial statement of beneficial ownership with Upwork, Inc., reporting
Jun 8, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
2/10
Upwork filed an 8-K reporting routine board changes and annual meeting results. Directors Leela Srin
Jun 5, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Upwork's CEO, CFO, and COO executed same-day open-market sales on May 18, totaling $404K, following
May 20, 2026
BEARISH
8-K
7/10
Upwork reported Q1 2026 revenue of $195.5M (+1% YoY) and GAAP EPS of $0.24, missing the $0.25 consen
May 7, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
2/10
Upwork Inc. filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders
Apr 23, 2026
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
Upwork announced it will report Q1 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, after market close, with a
Apr 14, 2026
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
4/10
Upwork executives executed a cluster of insider transactions over seven days, including open-market
Mar 20, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Hold (47% buy). Based on 17 analysts: 3 strong buy, 5 buy, 9 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$12.17 mean target
+43.3% upside
Strong Buy (3.00)
$9.00 Low
$18.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $8.49 |
| Target Low | $9.00 |
| Target Mean | $12.17 |
| Target Median | $10.00 |
| Target High | $18.00 |
| # Analysts | 9 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.34 | $0.30 | $0.36 | -2.2% | +2.4% | 6↑ 1↓ | $0.2B | -2.5% | 8 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.41 | $0.39 | $0.44 | 13.1% | +2.0% | 3↑ 2↓ | $0.2B | -4.0% | 8 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$1.55 | $1.50 | $1.60 | 9.6% | +7.6% | 7↑ 0↓ | $0.8B | -1.4% | 8 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$1.75 | $1.58 | $1.91 | 13.4% | +1.3% | 5↑ 3↓ | $0.8B | 5.8% | 8 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.342 | |
| 7d ago | $0.339 | +0.003 |
| 30d ago | $0.335 | +0.008 |
| 60d ago | $0.336 | +0.006 |
| 90d ago | $0.336 | +0.006 |
9 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 3 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 11, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform | Sector Perform |
| May 8, 2026 | Scotiabank | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform | Sector Perform |
| May 8, 2026 | UBS | DOWNGRADE | Buy | Neutral |
| May 8, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | DOWNGRADE | Buy | Hold |
| May 8, 2026 | Citizens | DOWNGRADE | Market Outperform | Market Perform |
| May 8, 2026 | Needham | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 10, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Roth Capital | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 10, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform | Sector Perform |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Scotiabank | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform | Sector Perform |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Needham | REITERATE | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 47% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 71% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 71% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 71% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 71% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 71% |
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Reddit Sentiment History
| Date | Mentions | Sentiment | Bullish | Bearish | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Upwork Announces Board Refreshment, Strengthening Financial and Operational Expertise for Its Next Chapter
Claire Bramley and David Lissy join Upwork's Board of Directors
Jun 5, 2026
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Short Volume: UPWK — 74.5% short (1.2M / 1.6M)
Short: 1,171,027 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,572,341 | Short Ratio: 74.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 3, 2026
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Short Volume: UPWK — 63.7% short (0.8M / 1.3M)
Short: 838,059 | Exempt: 687 | TRF Vol: 1,315,116 | Short Ratio: 63.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UPWK — 58.3% short (1.0M / 1.7M)
Short: 995,714 | Exempt: 11 | TRF Vol: 1,707,723 | Short Ratio: 58.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UPWK — 59.4% short (0.7M / 1.2M)
Short: 701,953 | Exempt: 7,087 | TRF Vol: 1,182,091 | Short Ratio: 59.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UPWK — 55.6% short (0.9M / 1.5M)
Short: 850,289 | Exempt: 52 | TRF Vol: 1,528,547 | Short Ratio: 55.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 26, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UPWK — 58.6% short (0.5M / 0.9M)
Short: 522,232 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 891,099 | Short Ratio: 58.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UPWK — 67.1% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 522,301 | Exempt: 139 | TRF Vol: 778,272 | Short Ratio: 67.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 21, 2026
other
Upwork to Present at The Jefferies Software Conference
<p>PALO ALTO, Calif., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=g48G1_MaPhzAF8B0kIp-gIXdKDS0l4zitTT-x3taY
May 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UPWK — 66.3% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 478,759 | Exempt: 39 | TRF Vol: 722,004 | Short Ratio: 66.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 14, 2026
short_interest
FTD: UPWK — 76,634 shares ($0.6M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260514, Price: $8.39, FTD Value: $642,959.26, UPWORK INC COM
May 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UPWK — 55.3% short (1.4M / 2.6M)
Short: 1,449,315 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 2,621,307 | Short Ratio: 55.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 7, 2026
earnings
Upwork Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
<p align="center"><em>GSV per Active Client Increased 5% Year-over-Year through AI Work Category and SMB Growth Initiatives</em><br><em>Company Raises
May 7, 2026
earnings_calendar
UPWK Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-07
Apr 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: UPWK — 66.6% short (0.6M / 0.9M)
Short: 569,632 | Exempt: 775 | TRF Vol: 855,200 | Short Ratio: 66.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)