Upwork Inc is a leading online platform that connects freelancers with businesses seeking skilled professionals for various projects. It provides a marketplace where companies can post job opportunities and freelancers can showcase their expertise across numerous fields, including writing, design, programming, marketing, and more. The platform facilitates seamless collaboration, allowing clients to manage their projects, communicate with freelancers in real-time, and make payments securely. By bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, Upwork empowers individuals to work remotely while helping businesses access a diverse pool of skilled workers from around the world. Read More
Shares of online work marketplace Upwork (NASDAQ:UPWK)
jumped 9.3% in the afternoon session after investment bank UBS upgraded the stock to "Buy" from "Neutral," citing signs of a potential rebound in growth. The firm kept its price target at $21 but highlighted positive trends. The upgrade stemmed from improving web traffic and higher client spending on the freelancing platform. UBS noted these factors suggested Upwork could return to growth in its gross services volume—the total value of work done on its platform. This potential turnaround followed five consecutive quarters of declines in the key metric and was seen as a significant catalyst for the stock.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace, today announced that it will report its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on Monday, November 3, 2025 after market close. The company will host a Q&A conference call to discuss these results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on the same day.
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Shares of online work marketplace Upwork (NASDAQ:UPWK)
jumped 2.7% in the morning session after positive analyst commentary highlighted signs of a business turnaround.
Shares of online work marketplace Upwork (NASDAQ:UPWK)
jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after analyst firm UBS raised its price target on the company to $21 from $16, citing signs of a business turnaround.
Shares of online work marketplace Upwork (NASDAQ:UPWK)
fell 4.3% in the afternoon session after the stock's negative momentum continued as the company's President and CEO, Hayden Brown, disclosed a significant sale of company stock.
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace, today announced that it will host an Investor Day on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET, in New York City. The event will feature presentations and a Q&A session led by members of the Company’s management team, including President and CEO Hayden Brown and CFO Erica Gessert.
Upwork trades at $16.10 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 18.9% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 16%.
