Upwork Inc. is projected to rise to $11.09 by 2027, a +26% move from its current price of $8.82. UPWK is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/13/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | $8.59 | $8.83 | $9.07 | +0.09% |
| Jul 15 | $8.51 | $8.84 | $9.18 | +0.18% |
| Jul 16 | $8.44 | $8.84 | $9.26 | +0.28% |
| Jul 17 | $8.39 | $8.85 | $9.34 | +0.37% |
| Jul 18 | $8.35 | $8.86 | $9.41 | +0.46% |
| Jul 19 | $8.31 | $8.87 | $9.47 | +0.56% |
| Jul 20 | $8.27 | $8.88 | $9.53 | +0.65% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $8.27 | $8.88 | $9.53 | +0.65% |
| Week 2 | $8.08 | $8.93 | $9.88 | +1.30% |
| Week 3 | $7.95 | $8.99 | $10.17 | +1.96% |
| Week 4 | $7.86 | $9.05 | $10.43 | +2.62% |
| Week 5 | $7.78 | $9.11 | $10.67 | +3.28% |
| Week 6 | $7.71 | $9.17 | $10.91 | +3.95% |
| Week 7 | $7.65 | $9.23 | $11.13 | +4.63% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Upwork Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides platforms and workforce solutions that connect businesses with freelance, agency, fractional, and payrolled talent in the United States, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, and internationally. It offers Upwork Marketplace, a human and AI-powered work marketplace that connects businesses with on-demand access to independent talent across a range of categories, including AI-related projects, administrative support, sales and marketing, design and creative, and customer service, as well as web, mobile, and software development.
The company offers enterprise solutions that provide access to platform capabilities that support contingent workforce solutions, including sourcing, onboarding, classification, compliance and contract management, payments, and reporting. It also offers managed services that provide a service-led program management and end-to-end project delivery solution that enables enterprise clients to outsource defined functions or projects; Uma, an AI assistant; and escrow services. The company was formerly known as Elance-oDesk, Inc.
and changed its name to Upwork Inc. in May 2015. Upwork Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Upwork Inc. (UPWK) is categorized under Communication Services. It trades with a current price of $9.02 and a market cap of $1.11B, ranking 2502 by market cap. The stock’s price outlook, as reflected in the year-by-year forecast, shows neutrality in 2026 with a 2026 avg of $9.02 and a broad bullish trajectory from 2027 onward, with higher average prices and sizable optional upside by 2050.
For 2026, the forecast lists a min of $7.84, an avg of $9.02, a max of $13.07 (ROI 0, sentiment NEUTRAL). From 2027 through 2050, the averages rise and the sentiment is BULLISH in most years, with notable targets including a 2030 avg of $12.81 and a max of $18.98 (ROI 42), a 2040 avg of $31.44 and a max of $54.62 (ROI 248.6), and a 2050 avg of $47.80 and a max of $91.30 (ROI 430).
A major floor 19.0% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 11.1% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 6.2% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 52.3% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key UPWK support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of UPWK market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $8.76 | Buy | $8.75 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $8.70 | Buy | $8.67 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $8.45 | Buy | $8.62 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $8.82 | Buy | $9.16 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $10.32 | Sell | $10.69 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $14.49 | Sell | $12.57 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.73 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 76.77 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 85.31 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -25.76 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.09 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 7.43 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.76 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 74.24 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.16 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.18 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 61.29 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.96 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 32.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 8.69 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 14.67 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.21 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows NEUTRAL sentiment with RSI14 at 60. The SMA(50) sits at $9.05, while SMA(200) sits at $14.78. Immediate support is at $7.84 and resistance at $9.37. The 30-day price range runs from $7.42 to $10.97, and annualized volatility is 60%.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.84 | $8.82 | $12.58 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $8.85 | $11.09 | $14.70 | +26% | Bullish | |
| $9.76 | $12.58 | $17.29 | +43% | Bullish | |
| $10.15 | $13.37 | $18.91 | +52% | Bullish | |
| $9.20 | $12.37 | $17.93 | +40% | Bullish | |
| $9.83 | $13.46 | $19.91 | +53% | Bullish | |
| $10.89 | $15.17 | $22.87 | +72% | Bullish | |
| $12.16 | $17.20 | $26.37 | +95% | Bullish | |
| $13.57 | $19.49 | $30.35 | +121% | Bullish | |
| $13.20 | $19.24 | $30.40 | +118% | Bullish | |
| $18.50 | $28.77 | $48.31 | +226% | Bullish | |
| $26.11 | $45.44 | $83.38 | +415% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $7.84 | $8.82 | $10.87 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $8.13 | $9.59 | $11.61 | +8.75% |
| September 2026 | $8.08 | $9.59 | $11.74 | +0.03% |
| October 2026 | $8.06 | $9.62 | $11.89 | +0.31% |
| November 2026 | $8.29 | $9.96 | $12.39 | +3.45% |
| December 2026 | $8.32 | $10.03 | $12.58 | +0.76% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month UPWK forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, UPWK could reach as high as $12.58, with a base case around $8.82 and support toward $7.84 — roughly 0% from $8.82. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect UPWK to range from $8.85 to $14.70 through 2027. The $11.09 average target implies a +26% move from current prices. That is up +26% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The UPWK price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $12.58 (low $9.76, high $17.29) — a potential gain of +43% on today's $8.82. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, UPWK is projected to trade between $10.15 and $18.91, averaging $13.37 — a potential gain of +52% from today's $8.82. That is up +6% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Upwork Inc.'s 2030 outlook centres on $12.37, within a $9.20 to $17.93 range. That is -7% versus the projected 2029 average. That marks a +40% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, UPWK could reach as high as $19.91, with a base case around $13.46 and support toward $9.83 — roughly +53% from $8.82. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect UPWK to range from $10.89 to $22.87 through 2032. The $15.17 average target implies a +72% move from current prices. That is up +13% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The UPWK price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $17.20 (low $12.16, high $26.37) — a potential gain of +95% on today's $8.82. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, UPWK is projected to trade between $13.57 and $30.35, averaging $19.49 — a potential gain of +121% from today's $8.82. That is up +13% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Upwork Inc.'s 2035 outlook centres on $19.24, within a $13.20 to $30.40 range. That is -1% versus the projected 2034 average. That marks a +118% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, UPWK could reach as high as $48.31, with a base case around $28.77 and support toward $18.50 — roughly +226% from $8.82. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect UPWK to range from $26.11 to $83.38 through 2050. The $45.44 average target implies a +415% move from current prices. That is up +58% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in UPWK today (≈ 113.378685 UPWK) could be worth
$5,151.79
+$4,151.79 (+415%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected UPWK price of $45.44 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in UPWKwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in UPWK on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 74.571216 UPWK) would be worth
$657.72
-$342.28 (-34.2%) today · 0.66× · US Dollar
Based on a UPWK entry price of $13.41 vs. today's $8.82.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $9.16 | $962.88 | -3.7% |
| 1 month ago | $8.57 | $1,029.17 | +2.9% |
| 3 months ago | $10.66 | $827.39 | -17.3% |
| 6 months ago | $20.4 | $432.35 | -56.8% |
| 1 year ago | $13.41 | $657.72 | -34.2% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $50.15 | $175.87 | -82.4% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $18.00 around 2034.
Implied market cap at $18.00: $2.22B
The multi-year forecast is broadly BULLISH from 2027 onward, with rising average prices and strong upside potential. The 2027 avg is $11.67 and the 2028 avg is $13.33, concluding 2029 at $13.91. By 2030, the avg reaches $12.81 with a max of $18.98 and ROI of 42; the long arc shows continued gains with 2040 avg $31.44 and max $54.62 (ROI 248.6), and 2050 avg $47.80 with max $91.30 (ROI 430).
These figures accompany bullish sentiment across most years, indicating meaningful upside in the longer term while acknowledging the inherent uncertainty of price forecasts.
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The forecast for 2030 lists an avg of $12.81, a min of $9.35, and a max of $18.98 with ROI 42 and bullish sentiment.
The forecast shows bullish sentiment from 2027 onward with rising average prices (e.g., 2027 avg $11.67; 2032 $16.00; 2040 $31.44; 2050 $47.80) and substantial upside (ROI up to 430). These are estimates, not guarantees.
According to the forecast, the 2040 max is $54.62 and the 2050 max is $91.30, with the 2050 avg at $47.80 and a strong bullish trajectory toward the end of the period.
RSI14 is 60 with sentiment NEUTRAL. SMA50 is $9.05 and SMA200 is $14.78. Support is $7.84, resistance is $9.37. The 30-day range is $7.42 to $10.97 and volatility is 60%.
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