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Upwork is now both a value stock and a growth stockValue stocks are companies with earnings yields twice the treasury yields and clean balance sheets. Growth stocks are companies that are growing earnings at a high rate. Upwork has a 10 forward PE for this current year 2024 and is expected to grow over the next 5 years at roughly 20% plus. It has more cash than debt on the balance sheet, making the stock price even cheaper than it looks. The Value traits make stocks attractive because it means there is less downside risk and a built it expectation of return from earnings currently. The growth traits mean there is potential high future rewards if the higher earnings materialize and the market assigned a high multiple on those earnings in the future. If and when Upwrok earns over 2 dollars eps, it could be worth 40-90 dollars in 2029 and the business could still continue to grow.
NASDAQ:UPWKLong
by optionfarmers
Upwork a calm before the storm? Will we have a massive Bull run?Hi guys! This is a Macro analysis on Upwork (UPWK). Macro meaning larger timeframe aka the 1 week in this instance. Alot of stocks are down fromt heir previous tops. Which means potentials for longterm gains for many names are possible. I try to make sense if things have the technical signs to buy or not. For UPWK -> some interesting signs were observed. It was observed in comparison to previous patterns seen in the price action and indicators. Note however, past data does not reflect certainty. It does not need to repeat as is. But again the resemblance is in your face! And it is something to keep in our minds. Starting with price. Notice the "Major Resistance" black trendline. Price has been historically above it or below it with major moves seen. Above it = Massive Bull Run Below it = Downtrends followed by consolidation. Being relatively new public company, we only have 1 data point to use. Now notice the previous green box marked. Red trendline shows the downtrend in price, followed by a black trendline that highlights the beginning of the uptrend before massive bull run. Before we get ABOVE the "Major Resistance" trendline, we consolidate for a period of time in the orange rectangle. That then catapults prices significantly higher. Notice Volume is seen to spike as well. Also notice the indicators added: STOCH RSI during price actions time inside the orange rectangle (consolidation) moves down. As soon as it crosses Bullish, prices shoot out of the consolidation zone and above the Major Resistance. Notice too the MACD, the pattern here is that it stalls here becoming almost flat, with histogram bars turning light green, as it turns Dark Green and Blue line curves up, this signals the price to shoot out of consolidation, moving above "Major Resistance". Fast forward to our current data. We are repeating almost to the tee, the same pattern. Will it be the same? Or will we be rejected? Well, we need 3 signs to occur. STOCH RSI must cross BULLISH (Blue line above orange line) MACD needs Dark Green bar print with increasing size and Blue line to Curve UP VOLUME Must start to increase/ spike Without these 3 signals it is more likely we get rejected here! Another thing to observe is the consolidation or rectangle pattern. Remember its never a good idea to trade within any chart pattern. A confirmed break above will determine uptrend. A confirmed break down will cause rejection. Very important to continue to observe UPWK. Ill be sure to update as things become clearer! __________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for taking the time to read my analysis. Hope it helped keep you informed. Please do support my ideas by boosting, following me and commenting. Thanks again. Stay tuned for more updates on HOOD in the near future. If you have any questions, do reach out. Thank you again. DISCLAIMER: This is not financial advice, i am not a financial advisor. The thoughts expressed in the posts are my opinion and for educational purposes. Do not use my ideas for the basis of your trading strategy, make sure to work out your own strategy and when trading always spend majority of your time on risk management strategy.
NASDAQ:UPWK
by SafofAllTrades
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Upwork's Outlook: Jefferies Upgrade Signals Bullish Trends Upwork (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:UPWK ) has emerged as a standout stock, gaining significant traction in the market after a noteworthy upgrade from Jefferies, shifting its rating from Hold to Buy. This upgrade has sparked a 10% surge in Upwork's stock value. Accelerated Revenue Growth in 2024: The driving force behind Jefferies' bullish stance on Upwork lies in the anticipation of accelerated revenue growth throughout 2024. Analysts are optimistic about the company's prospects as the global economy stabilizes, and business confidence experiences an upswing. Upwork's unique position in the market as a platform connecting skilled workers with employers aligns seamlessly with the ongoing trend towards remote and flexible work arrangements. A Leader in the Shifting Labor Landscape: Upwork has positioned itself as a leader in the evolving landscape of labor, where remote and highly skilled talent is becoming increasingly sought after. The company's AI/ML-enhanced B2B marketplace is at the forefront of this transformation, capitalizing on the secular shift towards a more flexible and remote workforce. As businesses adapt to the changing dynamics of work, Upwork stands as a pivotal player facilitating connections between employers and talent in a seamless and efficient manner. Price Target Raised: A Positive Signal for Investors The Jefferies upgrade not only included a shift in rating but also an upward adjustment of the price target for Upwork shares. Analysts have raised the target to $20 from $13, signifying a strong vote of confidence in the company's potential for growth. This new target suggests a substantial upside for investors, underlining the belief that Upwork is poised for a significant expansion in the coming months. Top Small-Cap Recovery Play: Jefferies analysts have designated NASDAQ:UPWK as a "top small-cap recovery play," emphasizing the unique position the company holds in the market. As the global economy rebounds and businesses seek agile and remote workforce solutions, Upwork is well-positioned to capitalize on these trends, potentially delivering substantial returns for investors. Technical Analysis Signals Positive Momentum: The technical analysis further supports the bullish sentiment surrounding Upwork's stock. The stock is currently within an approximate horizontal trend channel in the medium long term, indicating investor uncertainty and a wait-and-see approach. However, the emergence of an inverse head and shoulders formation suggests a potential upward breakout. A decisive break of the resistance at $16.24, especially accompanied by increased volume, could signal a further rise in Upwork's stock value. Conclusion: Upwork's recent surge following the Jefferies upgrade paints a promising picture for investors looking to capitalize on the evolving landscape of remote and flexible work. As the economy stabilizes, Upwork's stock may well be on the cusp of delivering substantial returns for savvy investors.
NASDAQ:UPWKLong
by DEXWireNews
🚀📊 Upwork (UPWK) Analysis: Surge in AI Job PostsKey Highlights: Significant Growth in AI Job Posts: Upwork experienced a remarkable 1,000% increase in generative AI job posts during Q2 and Q3 of 2023. High Demand for AI Skills: Searches for generative AI skills surged by 1,500% during the same period, indicating a substantial demand for AI-related expertise. Strategic Collaboration with OpenAI: Upwork's collaboration with OpenAI further strengthens its position in the evolving workforce landscape. Bullish Sentiment: The overall sentiment towards UPWK is bullish, reflecting the positive market outlook for the platform. Technical Analysis: Support Level: The analysis suggests a support level above $13.00-$13.50, indicating a potential floor for price movements. Upside Target: The upside target is set in the range of $22.00-$23.00, reflecting optimistic expectations for Upwork's performance. #Upwork #UPWK #AI #Freelance #WorkMarketplace #StockAnalysis #Investing
NASDAQ:UPWKLong
by Richtv_official
Upwork price weakness could be a gift for its 5 year growth Upwork is at fair value now, cheap for next year, and potential could grow to a 50-100$ stock over 5 years. Upwork is a freelancer marketplace and recently partnered with Open ai (chat GPT) to provide enterprises access to ai freelance experts and learning. Better value then megacaps: Upwork roughly has a earnings yield of 3% plus for this year 2023, which is not over yet but coming to a close. This price to earnings of 31 is similar to the megacap stocks like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook. Thats a high PE for any business, and usually inplies a high growth rate in order to command that premium valuation. Upwork, however, isnt a megacap, has more room to rise, and has a higher growth rate potentially than the megacaps. Next year 2024: Next year Upwork is expected to earn 64 cents per share, almost doubling its earnings from this years .37 cents. Using a multiple PE of 25 could land the stock in the 16 dollar range or higher. 25% a year growth in earnings could also command a higher premium if investors anticipate continued year over year growth in the future. 5 year growth potential: Through 2028, over the next 5 years, analysts believe the stock could grow to 1.90 per share (earnings expectations pulled from seekingalpha). Using the same 25 multiple x the 1.90, we estimate a potential valuation of 47.50 for 2028. As we see today many stocks trading at twice the growth rate for PE multiple, and in order to motivate long term investing, we can estimate a 2x growth rate multiple of 95 potential for 2028. In good times, growth stocks commonly trade at 2x multiple for their growth rates in anticipation of further growth in coming years. So now we have 47.50 and 95 as a potential 5 year upside price. Low debt and already free cashflow positive: Many growth or speculative stocks arent even profitable or require too much capital as they scale. Upwork doesnt have that problem, they are already free cashflow positive and have low debt. 8 to 10 price possible in weakness: Based on its price action this year, and with the help of a weak broad market, it wouldnt surprise me to see upwk fall back to the 10 level or even lower to the 8 price in a major sell off. In that event, the earnings yield on UPWK could go from the 3% range to potentially a near 5% earnings yield for this year 2023. A high 4% or near 5% earnings yield would be very interesting for a stock with 20-25% annual growth potential. The compounding of growth at that price entry would be attractive. Summary: Upwork has major growth potential over next 5 years, so keep track of it in case of weakness in the broad market. 50 to 100 in 5 years is possible, so the more it falls now could help open a discount to future value. Hope for a sell off in the 8-10 range.
NASDAQ:UPWK
by optionfarmers
UPWK Entering Phase E Markup On Shorter TimeframeWyckoff Accumulation Schematic #1 almost complete on a short term timeframe. Longer term.. Risk is 10%, reward is 120-200%. Stop loss and invalidation are clearly outlined (at 10% below current price.) Stock has formed a technical double bottom (textbook) over the last 4 months, and completed this formation with strong support yesterday. Stock has inverse correlation with most equities (think covid darlings that spiked in times of turmoil). Stock is strongly correlated with unemployment rates. Rising interest rates tighten credit conditions , revenues should slow.. increasing unemployment. The whole point of all of this is to only slow interest rate hikes when the market shows it's responding to high interest rates. This is evident through unemployment statistics, and inflation growth. We look to inflation to suggest that interest rate hikes are having an impact, we look to unemployment to confirm it. Higher unemployment is coming, which means objective upward pressure for this stock. Company is buying back debt from convertible notes it has issued, reducing it's overall debt obligation by around 30% (press release yesterday). A reputable firm analyzed the stock the other day, and placed a 100% price target based on competition and all known pressures on the stock being "well discounted, and well priced in". Company is increasing their prices as of today by 50% on their most expensive products, and dropping their prices 50% on their cheapest products. Company has an analyst consensus (average of all) of 62% increase in price from current price. Stock is down 83% since it's last high, 512 days ago. Company has surprised revenue expectations for the last 8 consecutive quarters. Stock has created bullish divergence on the RSI (relative strength index) on long term timeframes , indicating that buyers stepped in to support price in this range 3-4 months ago. Company is reaching the end of a technical pennant by May 11 2023, and will have a substantial increase in volatility before that time. The pennant is building pressure, consolidating price within a range and coiling the shorter term moving averages, building momentum for a technical breakout. Upwork isn't going anywhere. Buy. DYOR.
NASDAQ:UPWKLong
by sengleadevelopment
UPWORK is a Great SHORT OpportunityNASDAQ:UPWK UPWORK was a major benefactor from the lockdowns earlier in the year, beating their most recent earnings by +59%. Although I do like the business structure of UPWORK and thing long-term this company will scale immensely, I also think that this most recent run was driven by the euphoric earnings beat. From a technical standpoint, the 200 Day SMA is all the way down at $15.50 and has gone untested for quite sometime, meaning a mean reversion may be due. We also broke out above that red rising trend line and never retested it to become proper support. My downside target is $22.50 which would put us right at the retest of the rising red trend trend line (almost like its really important). Although my downside target is $22.50, the risk of $15.50 isn't too farfetched to consider a true possibility. Good luck and be safe. - PennyBag
NASDAQ:UPWKShort
by PennyBagsCapital