If you'd invested in Upwork, Inc. (UPWK): performance and returns
Looking for Upwork, Inc.'s share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Upwork, Inc. have returned?
This calculator shows how much Upwork, Inc. stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Upwork, Inc.
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $561 | -44% |
| 3 years ago | $865 | -14% |
| 5 years ago | $262 | -74% |
| since inception (2018) | $430 | -57% |
Return by year (Upwork, Inc.)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -54% | $455 (-54%) |
| 2025 | +23% | $561 (-44%) |
| 2024 | +8% | $607 (-39%) |
| 2023 | +42% | $865 (-14%) |
| 2022 | -69% | $264 (-74%) |
| 2021 | -1% | $262 (-74%) |
| 2020 | +242% | $895 (-11%) |
| 2019 | -46% | $486 (-51%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does UPWK return?
$1,000 invested in Upwork, Inc. 5 years ago would be worth $262 today, i.e. -24%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was UPWK's best/worst year?
Best year: 2020 (+242%). Worst year: 2022 (-69%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in UPWK since inception be worth?
Since 2018, $1,000 would have become $430 (-57%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Upwork, Inc.'s returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Upwork, Inc. pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Upwork, Inc.'s average annual return (ROI)?
Upwork, Inc.'s return on investment is about -24%/yr over 5 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.