Upwork Inc.

UPWKNASDAQCommunication ServicesInternet Content & Information

$9.48- (-)1Y −41.75%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Market cap: $1.23B
P/E (TTM): 12.10
Forward P/E: 25.11
Dividend yield: -
52-week range: $7.44$22.84
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 2.53M

Upwork Inc. (UPWK) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Upwork Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 8 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 8 unique analysts

(11 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$9.29

−2.00% downside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest UPWK Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 21, 2026	Brad Erickson	RBC Capital	Maintains	Hold	$8.00
Sep 11, 2026	Marvin Fong	BTIG	Maintains	Hold	-
Aug 14, 2026	Joshua Chan	UBS	Reiterates	Hold	$10.00 → $9.00 −1.00 (−10.0%)
Aug 12, 2026	Maria Ripps	Canaccord Genuity	Reiterates	Hold	$10.00 → $9.00 −1.00 (−10.0%)
Aug 12, 2026	Ronald Josey	Citi	Maintains	Hold	$10.00 → $8.50 −1.50 (−15.0%)
Aug 11, 2026	Maria Ripps	Canaccord Genuity	Reiterates	Hold	$10.00 → $9.00 −1.00 (−10.0%)
Aug 11, 2026	Nat Schindler	Scotiabank	Maintains	Hold	$10.00 → $8.00 −2.00 (−20.0%)
Aug 11, 2026	Eric Sheridan	Goldman Sachs	Maintains	Buy	$17.50 → $11.50 −6.00 (−34.3%)
Aug 11, 2026	Bernie McTernan	Needham	Reiterates	Buy	$15.00 → $11.00 −4.00 (−26.7%)
Aug 11, 2026	Brad Erickson	RBC Capital	Reiterates	Hold	$9.00 → $8.00 −1.00 (−11.1%)
Aug 10, 2026	Brad Erickson	RBC Capital	Reiterates	Hold	$9.00 → $8.00 −1.00 (−11.1%)

Brad Erickson

RBC Capital

HoldMaintains

$8.00

Oct 21

Marvin Fong

BTIG

HoldMaintains

Sep 11

Joshua Chan

UBS

HoldReiterates

$10.00 → $9.00

Aug 14

Maria Ripps

Canaccord Genuity

HoldReiterates

$10.00 → $9.00

Aug 12

Ronald Josey

Citi

HoldMaintains

$10.00 → $8.50

Aug 12

Maria Ripps

Canaccord Genuity

HoldReiterates

$10.00 → $9.00

Aug 11

Nat Schindler

Scotiabank

HoldMaintains

$10.00 → $8.00

Aug 11

Eric Sheridan

Goldman Sachs

BuyMaintains

$17.50 → $11.50

Aug 11

Bernie McTernan

Needham

BuyReiterates

$15.00 → $11.00

Aug 11

Brad Erickson

RBC Capital

HoldReiterates

$9.00 → $8.00

Aug 11

Brad Erickson

RBC Capital

HoldReiterates

$9.00 → $8.00

Aug 10

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 21, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for UPWK?

The analyst consensus rating for UPWK is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 8 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for UPWK?

The average 12-month price target for UPWK is $9.29, representing a downside of 2.0% from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $9.48.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.