Upwork (UPWK) Stock Hits Fresh 52‑Week High: AI Partnerships, Index Inclusion and Q3 Earnings Rewire the 2026 Outlook
Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK) has quietly turned into one of the more interesting AI-adjacent small-cap stories on the market. As of December 11, 2025, the online work marketplace is trading around new 52‑week highs near $21–22 per share, after a run of positive news: record Q3 results, long‑term growth targets, strategic AI partnerships, entry into the S&P SmallCap 600, and a new international AI hub in Lisbon. Investing.com Canada+1 At the same time, heavy insider selling, elevated short interest and concerns about AI replacing some freelance work are keeping the bear case alive. That mix of euphoria and anxiety is