Upwork Inc. (UPWK) is trading at $8.82, which is -85.5% below its all-time high of $60.70. The Drawdown Severity Score is 13.2, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, UPWK has experienced 19 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -11.7%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:22 PM EDT
UPWK
StockUpwork Inc.
Price
$8.82
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $60.70
Historic
Current Drawdown
-85.5%
Days in Drawdown
1716
Avg Max Drawdown
11.7%
Avg Length
52
Drawdown Severity Score™
13.2
UPWK - Price & High Water Mark
UPWK - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Upwork Inc. (UPWK) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Upwork Inc. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $8.82, which represents a 85.5% decline from its all-time high of $60.70. This drawdown has persisted for 1716 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 7 years, Upwork Inc. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 11.7% in depth, with an average duration of 52 days. Upwork Inc. has gone through 19 total drawdown events in the last 7 years. The largest drawdown for Upwork Inc. in the last 7 years was 77.4%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 617 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Upwork Inc. currently stands at 13.17. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score above 12.0 indicates a historic, once-in-a-decade event—an extraordinarily rare drawdown that may represent a possible generational buying opportunity or signal fundamental changes worth investigating.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Upwork Inc.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 19 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-16 | Ongoing | 1716 days | -85.5% | $60.70 | $8.82 | — |
| 2021-06-30 | 2021-07-13 | 14 days | -6.6% | $59.25 | $55.36 | $60.70 |
| 2021-06-25 | 2021-06-29 | 5 days | -2.6% | $57.45 | $55.98 | $59.25 |
| 2021-02-17 | 2021-06-24 | 127 days | -33.4% | $57.04 | $37.99 | $57.45 |
| 2021-02-12 | 2021-02-16 | 5 days | -0.1% | $56.85 | $56.77 | $57.04 |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-11 | 2 days | -3.4% | $55.11 | $53.23 | $56.85 |
| 2021-01-27 | 2021-02-02 | 7 days | -8.4% | $45.23 | $41.45 | $47.19 |
| 2021-01-13 | 2021-01-25 | 13 days | -8.9% | $42.60 | $38.80 | $44.12 |
| 2020-12-22 | 2021-01-12 | 22 days | -17.0% | $40.49 | $33.60 | $42.60 |
| 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-17 | 2 days | -1.2% | $37.78 | $37.33 | $38.54 |
| 2020-12-09 | 2020-12-15 | 7 days | -5.5% | $35.70 | $33.75 | $37.78 |
| 2020-11-23 | 2020-12-08 | 16 days | -10.3% | $35.53 | $31.86 | $35.70 |
| 2020-11-18 | 2020-11-19 | 2 days | -2.1% | $34.55 | $33.84 | $34.81 |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020-11-16 | 5 days | -1.0% | $30.99 | $30.67 | $33.08 |
| 2020-11-09 | 2020-11-11 | 3 days | -7.2% | $29.26 | $27.14 | $30.99 |
| 2019-02-28 | 2020-11-05 | 617 days | -77.4% | $23.91 | $5.40 | $29.03 |
| 2019-02-15 | 2019-02-27 | 13 days | -5.0% | $23.18 | $22.01 | $23.91 |
| 2019-02-13 | 2019-02-14 | 2 days | -0.8% | $22.41 | $22.23 | $23.18 |
| 2019-02-07 | 2019-02-12 | 6 days | -7.2% | $22.17 | $20.57 | $22.41 |
| 2018-10-04 | 2019-02-06 | 126 days | -24.4% | $21.18 | $16.01 | $22.17 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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UPWK Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$8.82
High-water mark
$60.70
Current drawdown
-85.5%
Days in drawdown
1,716
This UPWK page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior Upwork Inc. drawdowns.
What History Says About UPWK
Upwork Inc. has dropped 10%+ from its high 5 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 182 days with an average max drop of -32.5%.
The current drawdown of -85.5% has lasted 1,716 days, which is 9.4x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 to Nov 2020 | -77.4% | 617 days |
| Feb 2021 to Jun 2021 | -33.4% | 127 days |
| Oct 2018 to Feb 2019 | -24.4% | 126 days |
| Dec 2020 to Jan 2021 | -17.0% | 22 days |
| Nov 2020 to Dec 2020 | -10.3% | 16 days |
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