Upwork Inc [NASDAQ: UPWK] stock went on an upward path that rose over 0.59% on Wednesday, amounting to a one-week price decrease of less than -0.99%.
Over the last 12 months, UPWK stock dropped by -26.91%. The one-year Upwork Inc stock forecast points to a potential upside of 37.43. The average equity rating for UPWK stock is currently 1.91, trading closer to a bullish pattern in the stock market.
The market cap for the stock reached $1.57 billion, with 134.05 million shares outstanding and 121.96 million shares in the current float. Compared to the average trading volume of 2.54M shares, UPWK stock reached a trading volume of 5523404 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Guru’s Opinion on Upwork Inc [UPWK]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for UPWK shares is $19.10 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on UPWK stock is a recommendation set at 1.91. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
BTIG Research have made an estimate for Upwork Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Neutral, with their previous recommendation back on April 04, 2025. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, Scotiabank raised their target price to Sector Perform. The new note on the price target was released on March 12, 2025, representing the official price target for Upwork Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another drop from $18 to $12, while UBS kept a Neutral rating on UPWK stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 2.70, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 4.73. Price to Free Cash Flow for UPWK in the course of the last twelve months was 9.42 with Quick ratio for the last quarter at 3.41.
UPWK Stock Performance Analysis:
Upwork Inc [UPWK] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -0.99. With this latest performance, UPWK shares dropped by -11.48% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -23.20% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -26.91% in the past year of trading.
Insight into Upwork Inc Fundamentals:
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Upwork Inc [UPWK] shares currently have an operating margin of 11.78% and a Gross Margin at 77.73%. Upwork Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 30.46%.
Upwork Inc (UPWK) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Upwork Inc. ( UPWK), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 49.80%, highlighting impressive shareholder gains. The Return on Assets (ROA) is 20.96%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Upwork Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 24.39%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Upwork Inc (UPWK) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Upwork Inc’s (UPWK) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.62%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Upwork Inc (UPWK) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Upwork Inc. (UPWK) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of $391450.0 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 3.41% and a Quick Ratio of 3.41%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
UPWK Stock EPS
The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for UPWK. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Upwork Inc go to 11.77%.
Upwork Inc [UPWK] Institutonal Ownership Details
There are presently around $89.56%, or 97.12%% of UPWK stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of UPWK stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 16.33 million shares, which is approximately 12.425%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 9.93 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$106.72 million in UPWK stocks shares; and BLACKROCK INC., currently with $$78.9 million in UPWK stock with ownership which is approximately 5.5842%.
