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Is UpWork a Good Buy?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 8:55 pm

UpWork (ticker: UPWK) went public on October 3, 2018, and its stock has since surged nearly 60%. The company is a leading provider of online work platforms, connecting businesses with freelancers for a variety of tasks. While the company is still young and has yet to turn a profit, its strong financials and rapid growth have investors bullish on its prospects.

So, is UpWork a good buy? Let’s take a closer look.

PRO TIP: Upwork is not a good buy. The company has been through several rounds of layoffs and has been losing money for years.

UpWork’s platform enables businesses to find and hire freelancers for a variety of tasks, from web design to accounting. The company has over 12 million registered freelancers and 4 million registered businesses. In 2017, UpWork generated $1.7 billion in total billings, up 63% from the prior year.

While the company is not yet profitable, it is growing rapidly and has strong financials. UpWork’s revenue grew 46% in 2018 to $223 million, while its losses narrowed to $52 million from $74 million in 2017. The company also has a strong balance sheet, with $168 million in cash and no debt.

Investors are betting that UpWork can continue to grow at a rapid pace and eventually become profitable. The stock is not cheap, however, trading at around 18 times sales. But given the company’s strong growth prospects, UpWork could be a good long-term investment.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.