Why Freelancing Platform Upwork's Shares Are Surging Today
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Upwork Inc's shares are trading higher by around 20% after it reported Q3 FY23 results. Revenue rose 11% Y/Y to $175.7 million, beating the consensus of $168.2 million. The company signed 23 new Enterprise clients in Q3, up 21% Q/Q, and Gross Services Volume stood at $1 billion. Adjusted EBITDA of $31.2 million was better than $(2.9) million a year ago, with EBITDA margin of 18% in Q3. The company's Board has recently approved a $100 million share repurchase program. FY23 Outlook: UPWK boosted guidance for revenue to $680 million-$685 million.

November 08, 2023 | 11:27 am
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Upwork's Q3 FY23 results beat expectations, with revenue rising 11% Y/Y to $175.7 million. The company also signed 23 new Enterprise clients in Q3, up 21% Q/Q. The board approved a $100 million share repurchase program.
Upwork's Q3 FY23 results exceeded expectations, with revenue rising 11% Y/Y and the company signing 23 new Enterprise clients. This positive news, along with the approval of a $100 million share repurchase program, has led to a surge in the company's share price.
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