Upwork Inc (UPWK) returns
Upwork returns over 5 years
$1,000 invested in Upwork five years ago was worth $194.19 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of -27.9% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $1,760.
Total return by period
| Period | Total return | A year, on average | $1,000 became | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +12.1% | — | $1,121 | -0.9% |
| 3 months | -1.1% | — | $989.19 | +2.1% |
| Year to date | -53.8% | — | $461.66 | +11.7% |
| 1 year | -43.9% | — | $561.01 | +12.4% |
| 3 years | -11.2% | -3.9% | $888.35 | +88.5% |
| 5 years | -80.6% | -27.9% | $194.19 | +76.0% |
Upwork return by calendar year
| Year | UPWK | S&P 500 (SPY) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | -53.8% | +11.7% | -65.5% |
| 2025 | +21.2% | +17.7% | +3.5% |
| 2024 | +10.0% | +24.9% | -14.9% |
| 2023 | +42.4% | +26.2% | +16.2% |
| 2022 | -69.4% | -18.2% | -51.3% |
| 2021 | -1.0% | +28.7% | -29.8% |
| 2020 | +223.5% | +18.4% | +205.2% |
| 2019 | -41.1% | +31.2% | -72.3% |
Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.
See also: UPWK financials · UPWK valuation
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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.