Upwork Shares Jump 10% on Q2 Earnings Beat & Robust 2025 Guidance
UPWK shares rise 10.2% after a strong Q2 earnings beat, upbeat 2025 outlook, and accelerating AI-related growth.
Upwork Targets Enterprise Businesses With New Acquisitions
Employment marketplace Upwork appears to be expanding beyond its freelancer-focused roots. In releasing its quarterly earnings Thursday (Aug. 7), the company announced it had acquired Bubty, a platform to help enterprises manage a range of workforce models and contract types, such as independent contractors and contingent W-2 workers.
Upwork CEO on weakening labor market: We have ample labor supply on our platform
Hayden Brown, Upwork CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss strong Q2 earnings, labor market trends and integration of AI.
Upwork Inc. (UPWK) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:UPWK ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Erica Gessert - Chief Financial Officer Hayden Brown - President, CEO & Director Samuel Meehan - Vice President of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Jared Grant Osteen - ROTH Capital Partners, LLC, Research Division Joshua K. Chan - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Maria Ripps - Canaccord Genuity Corp., Research Division Matthew Dorrian Condon - Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Research Division Operator Good day.
Upwork (UPWK) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Upwork (UPWK) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.26 per share a year ago.
Upwork is buying its way into corporate staffing beyond freelancers
Upwork, a platform that connects companies with freelancers, announced two acquisitions to help build out a new, standalone enterprise-focused business that could expand its market reach.
Upwork Set to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
UPWK gears up for Q2 earnings amid stable guidance, strong AI usage, and ongoing client acquisition efforts.
Upwork Looks Like A Good (Investing) Gig
Upwork's strong fundamentals, low valuation, and recent profitability make it an attractive buy, despite modest revenue growth. AI and other risks exist, but I see them as manageable and not existential threats to Upwork in the near term. The gig economy remains robust, with Upwork holding a dominant market position and benefiting from global freelance trends.
Upwork: Cheaper Than You Think
Upwork delivered strong Q1 results, with record EBITDA margin, robust free cash flow, and the first GSV growth in six quarters, aided by AI-driven features. Shares trade at just over 11x forward earnings and 2.2x sales—well below historical averages and that of the S&P 500, making valuation attractive. Upwork boasts a healthy balance sheet with $620M in cash, low net debt, and a 10% free cash flow yield when net cash is considered.
Upwork or Fiverr? Picking the Winner in the Freelance Race
UPWK dips while FVRR rallies in the past 3 months, but Upwork's AI-first pivot and record Q1 profits give it the edge in the freelance platform race.
Upwork's GSV Per Client Rises: What's Fueling It and Can It Last?
UPWK's GSV per client grows year over year for the first time in six quarters in Q1, fueled by AI work, premium plans and product upgrades.
Upwork Stock Down 18% YTD: Is This a Buying Opportunity?
UPWK stock is down 18% YTD, but record Q1 results and surging AI adoption may signal a strong long-term opportunity.
