13F Pro Quality Score

56.8/100

Rank #1,136 of 2,961 stocksTOP 50%

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Revenue Growth

38.6/100

Profitability

57.6/100

Balance Sheet

80.8/100

Earnings Quality

70.1/100

Free Cash Flow

79.9/100

Institutional Flow

28.3/100

Revenue Scale

45.6/100

Dilution Risk

18.3/100
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UPWK Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for UPWORK, INC (UPWK), a Technology sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores UPWK at 56.8/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,136 of 2,961 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. UPWK scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (80.8), free cash flow (79.9). Areas of concern include institutional flow (28.3) and revenue growth (38.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 18.3/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), UPWORK, INC reports quarterly revenue of $191.7M, net income of $25.4M, an operating margin of 14.7%. Top institutional holders of UPWK by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, CAMDEN ASSET MANAGEMENT L P, TENOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT , L.P., based on the most recent SEC filings. UPWK trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1627475. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate UPWK daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for UPWORK, INC directly from SEC EDGAR. UPWORK, INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 40 and 74 since 2021, currently 56.8 — an improving long-term trajectory across 68 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about UPWORK, INC

Quirks, history, and lore behind UPWK — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. technology platform company · mid-cap · listed on Nasdaq · headquartered in San Francisco, California.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Annual revenue in the range of $500–700 million, connecting millions of freelancers with tens of thousands of client businesses worldwide — and taking a cut of every contract.
  • 3
    The History
    Born from a 2013 merger of two rival freelance marketplaces — oDesk and Elance — it rebranded under its current name in 2015 and went public in 2018.
  • 4
    The Secret
    It doesn't employ the workers on its platform — it's purely a two-sided marketplace, monetizing service fees charged to both freelancers and the businesses that hire them.
  • 5
    The Lore
    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the remote-work boom sent its stock soaring over 300% in a single year — the gig economy's Cinderella moment.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    The world's largest freelance talent marketplace, where you can hire a coder, copywriter, or designer in minutes — ticker rhymes with "up work."
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What's Driving UPWK's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

23/23 datapoints verified

AI-extracted from UPWORK, INC's 10-Q filed 2026-05-07 — Q1 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Total revenue grew 1% YoY to $195.5M; Marketplace revenue up 3% to $170.7M on take-rate expansion, but Enterprise revenue declined 6% to $24.8M as company prioritized Lifted transition.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Marketplace$170.7M+3% YoY

Higher revenue from ads and monetization products, plus increased adoption of Business Plus

Enterprise$24.8M-6% YoY

Reduced client spend from reduced customer acquisition efforts as company focused on Lifted platform transition

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

Revenue

Q2 2026

$191.7M

Net Income

Q2 2026

$25.4M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$45.3M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

14.7%

ROIC

Q2 2026

8.5%

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Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+2.4% YoY
$787.8MFY 2025
FY22 $618.3MFY23 $689.1MFY24 $769.3MFY25 $787.8M

Net Income

-46.5% YoY
$115.4MFY 2025
FY22 $-89.9MFY23 $46.9MFY24 $215.6MFY25 $115.4M

Operating Income

+98.3% YoY
$129.3MFY 2025
FY22 $-92.6MFY23 $-11.3MFY24 $65.2MFY25 $129.3M

EPS (Diluted)

-44.7% YoY
$0.84FY 2025
FY22 $-0.69FY23 $0.06FY24 $1.52FY25 $0.84

Total Assets

+7.3% YoY
$1.30BFY 2025
FY22 $1.08BFY23 $1.04BFY24 $1.21BFY25 $1.30B

Total Debt

+101.0% YoY
$719.5MFY 2025
FY22 $564.3MFY23 $356.1MFY24 $357.9MFY25 $719.5M

Op. Cash Flow

+61.7% YoY
$248.3MFY 2025
FY22 $11.5MFY23 $52.7MFY24 $153.6MFY25 $248.3M

Free Cash Flow

+61.6% YoY
$242.5MFY 2025
FY22 $10.2MFY23 $52.0MFY24 $150.0MFY25 $242.5M

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of UPWORK, INC (UPWK) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Technology sector (listed on Nasdaq). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for UPWK are available on the UPWK stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. UPWK is classified as a small company.

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