Forward PE Ratio: 5.54
The forward PE ratio is 5.54 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (5.54) = Close Price ($8.68) / Consensus Forward EPS ($1.55)
UPWK Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
5.54
UPWK Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Upwork Inc.
Market Cap
$1.07B
Forward PE Ratio
5.54
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Upwork Inc. (UPWK) | $1.07B | 5.54 |
| Kforce Inc. (KFRC)vs › | $943.49M | 21.98 |
| T1 Energy Inc (TE)vs › | $1.26B | N/A |
| Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSIX)vs › | $799.39M | 14.56 |
| AIAI Holdings Corporation Class A Common Stock (AIAI)vs › | $793.14M | N/A |
| Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC)vs › | $1.36B | 22.64 |
| Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)vs › | $1.68B | 34.29 |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC)vs › | $1.78B | 19.46 |
| Wheels Up Experience Inc. (UP)vs › | $285.37M | N/A |
| SCHMID Group N.V. Class A Ordinary Shares (SHMD)vs › | $191.05M | N/A |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
10.7
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
5.5
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $1.55 implies +93.8% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $0.80.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $8.68 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $1.55 | $1.50 – $1.58 | 4 | 5.6x |
| 2027-12-31 | $1.75 | $1.70 – $1.79 | 4 | 4.9x |
| 2028-12-31 | $2.05 | $1.87 – $2.19 | 3 | 4.2x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Upwork Inc. (UPWK)?
- The forward PE ratio for UPWK stock is 5.54.
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About Upwork Inc.
Upwork Inc., operating alongside its subsidiaries, provides a leading online work marketplace that connects businesses globally with independent professionals and agencies, spanning the United States, India, the Philippines, and other international markets. The platform grants clients access to a vast and diverse pool of talent, covering a wide array of specializations. These include key areas like sales and marketing, customer service, data science and analytics, creative design, and various aspects of web, mobile, and software development. Beyond talent acquisition, the marketplace also streamlines key operational workflows for businesses, such as sourcing candidates, managing outreach, and facilitating contract agreements. To support effective remote collaborations, Upwork offers a suite of functionalities, including robust communication and collaboration tools, simplified invoicing directly through the platform, and comprehensive payment protection. Upwork's marketplace offerings encompass various service tiers, such as Upwork Basic, Plus, Enterprise, and Payroll solutions, alongside managed and internet escrow agency services. Originally incorporated in 2013 and initially known as Elance-oDesk, Inc., the company rebranded to Upwork Inc. in May 2015. It maintains its headquarters in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Staffing & Employment Services
- CEO
- Hayden Brown