Upwork Q1 2026 net income falls 17% to $31.5 million; revenue rises 1% to $195.5 million

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  • Upwork reported Q1 2026 net income of USD 31.5 million, down 17%, as revenue rose 1% to USD 195.5 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 3% to USD 57.4 million, while free cash flow dropped 58% to USD 12.9 million.
  • GSV was USD 987.1 million, roughly flat year over year, while active clients fell 3% to 784,000 and GSV per active client increased 5% to USD 5,138.
  • Management cited strong profitability in a challenging demand environment, highlighting AI-related GSV growth of more than 40% year over year.
  • Q2 revenue forecast of USD 187 million to USD 193 million; announced a restructuring plan to cut workforce about 24% and raised full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to USD 250 million to USD 260 million.


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