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Upwork Inc. is projected to rise to $11.86 by 2027, a +29% move from its current price of $9.16. UPWK is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 8/1/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | $8.92 | $9.17 | $9.42 | +0.10% |
| Aug 3 | $8.83 | $9.18 | $9.54 | +0.20% |
| Aug 4 | $8.76 | $9.19 | $9.63 | +0.30% |
| Aug 5 | $8.71 | $9.20 | $9.71 | +0.40% |
| Aug 6 | $8.66 | $9.21 | $9.78 | +0.50% |
| Aug 7 | $8.62 | $9.21 | $9.85 | +0.60% |
| Aug 8 | $8.58 | $9.22 | $9.91 | +0.70% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $8.58 | $9.22 | $9.91 | +0.70% |
| Week 2 | $8.39 | $9.29 | $10.29 | +1.40% |
| Week 3 | $8.25 | $9.35 | $10.60 | +2.11% |
| Week 4 | $8.15 | $9.42 | $10.88 | +2.82% |
| Week 5 | $8.07 | $9.48 | $11.14 | +3.54% |
| Week 6 | $8.00 | $9.55 | $11.40 | +4.26% |
| Week 7 | $7.95 | $9.62 | $11.64 | +4.99% |
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. The company 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. Its marketplace also streamlines workflows, such as talent sourcing, outreach, contracting, and engagement management, as well as provides infrastructure for remote collaboration, including communication and collaboration tools, consolidated invoicing, and payment protection; and Upwork Payroll services.
It also 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. In addition, the company 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.
UPWK trades in the Communication Services sphere and currently sits with a market capitalization of $1.21B and a current price of $9.81. It is ranked 2315 by market capitalization. The stock carries a history of volatility, with a 50-day moving average of $8.67 and a 200-day moving average of $14.02.
The price outlook is plotted through a detailed year-by-year forecast, showing a path of rising averages and sizable ROIs into the late 2020s and beyond, including a forecasted average price of $58.85 by 2050 with a 499.9% ROI. In the near term, a bullish technical posture is supported by a RSI(14) of 60, with a 30-day range of $8.14 to $11.83.
A major floor 23.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 14.4% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 7.1% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 23.8% 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 | $9.40 | Sell | $9.28 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $9.20 | Sell | $9.22 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $9.09 | Buy | $9.09 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $8.77 | Buy | $9.18 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $9.72 | Sell | $10.31 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $13.82 | Sell | $12.10 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 51.81 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 27.99 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 17.42 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -59.63 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.02 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -0.87 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.55 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 40.37 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.25 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.62 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 54.37 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.10 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 88.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 9.52 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 12.07 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.25 | Info |
The near-term picture remains bullish with a current RSI(14) at 60. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $8.67 and its 200-day moving average is $14.02, which together frame near-term momentum and trend direction. Support is noted at $7.84 and resistance at $9.59, guiding tactical decisions within the 30-day window.
The 30-day price range is $8.14 to $11.83, indicating recent volatility within a relatively tight band.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.84 | $9.16 | $13.24 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $9.46 | $11.86 | $15.71 | +29% | Bullish | |
| $10.29 | $13.28 | $18.27 | +45% | Bullish | |
| $11.10 | $14.65 | $20.75 | +60% | Bullish | |
| $10.34 | $13.93 | $20.22 | +52% | Bullish | |
| $10.80 | $14.82 | $21.99 | +62% | Bullish | |
| $12.36 | $17.27 | $26.11 | +89% | Bullish | |
| $14.21 | $20.17 | $31.03 | +120% | Bullish | |
| $15.50 | $22.35 | $34.93 | +144% | Bullish | |
| $15.33 | $22.43 | $35.58 | +145% | Bullish | |
| $21.57 | $33.75 | $56.95 | +268% | Bullish | |
| $32.65 | $57.33 | $105.86 | +526% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $7.84 | $9.16 | $11.70 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $8.52 | $10.08 | $12.26 | +10.00% |
| October 2026 | $8.42 | $10.03 | $12.33 | -0.47% |
| November 2026 | $8.54 | $10.23 | $12.69 | +2.05% |
| December 2026 | $8.80 | $10.60 | $13.24 | +3.52% |
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 $13.24, with a base case around $9.16 and support toward $7.84 — roughly 0% from $9.16. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect UPWK to range from $9.46 to $15.71 through 2027. The $11.86 average target implies a +29% move from current prices. That is up +29% 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 $13.28 (low $10.29, high $18.27) — a potential gain of +45% on today's $9.16. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, UPWK is projected to trade between $11.10 and $20.75, averaging $14.65 — a potential gain of +60% from today's $9.16. That is up +10% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Upwork Inc.'s 2030 outlook centres on $13.93, within a $10.34 to $20.22 range. That is -5% versus the projected 2029 average. That marks a +52% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, UPWK could reach as high as $21.99, with a base case around $14.82 and support toward $10.80 — roughly +62% from $9.16. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect UPWK to range from $12.36 to $26.11 through 2032. The $17.27 average target implies a +89% move from current prices. That is up +16% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The UPWK price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $20.17 (low $14.21, high $31.03) — a potential gain of +120% on today's $9.16. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, UPWK is projected to trade between $15.50 and $34.93, averaging $22.35 — a potential gain of +144% from today's $9.16. That is up +11% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Upwork Inc.'s 2035 outlook centres on $22.43, within a $15.33 to $35.58 range. That is up 0% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +145% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, UPWK could reach as high as $56.95, with a base case around $33.75 and support toward $21.57 — roughly +268% from $9.16. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect UPWK to range from $32.65 to $105.86 through 2050. The $57.33 average target implies a +526% move from current prices. That is up +70% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in UPWK today (≈ 109.170306 UPWK) could be worth
$6,258.23
+$5,258.23 (+526%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected UPWK price of $57.33 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 31, 2025 (≈ 83.61204 UPWK) would be worth
$765.89
-$234.11 (-23.4%) today · 0.77× · US Dollar
Based on a UPWK entry price of $11.96 vs. today's $9.16.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $8.83 | $1,037.37 | +3.7% |
| 1 month ago | $9.02 | $1,015.52 | +1.6% |
| 3 months ago | $10.49 | $873.21 | -12.7% |
| 6 months ago | $19.95 | $459.15 | -54.1% |
| 1 year ago | $11.96 | $765.89 | -23.4% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $51.79 | $176.87 | -82.3% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our UPWK forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $18.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $18.00: $2.22B
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory across the listed years, with rising average prices and escalating ROIs. In 2026 the avg is $9.81 with a 0% ROI and neutral sentiment. By 2027 the avg climbs to $12.67 with a 29.1% ROI and bullish sentiment, followed by 2028 at $14.22 (45%), 2029 at $15.61 (59.2%), and 2030 at $14.64 (49.2%).
The forecast continues to reflect strength into 2032 ($18.17, 85.2%), 2033 ($21.12, 115.3%), 2034 ($23.52, 139.7%), and 2035 ($23.49, 139.4%) with bullish sentiment. Looking further out, 2040 shows an avg of $35.27 with a 259.5% ROI and 2050 an avg of $58.85 with a 499.9% ROI, both marked bullish. These figures are estimates and carry inherent uncertainty.
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Avg $14.64, min $10.78, max $21.44, ROI 49.2%, sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows bullish sentiment from 2027 onward with rising average prices and ROIs up to 499.9% by 2050, but these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes, the forecast lists a max of $110.37 in 2050 with an avg of $58.85, min $32.79, ROI 499.9%, sentiment BULLISH.
Current price is $9.81; market cap is $1.21B.
RSI(14) is 60; 50-day SMA is $8.67; 200-day SMA is $14.02; 30-day range is $8.14 to $11.83; support is $7.84 and resistance is $9.59.
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