Upwork Inc. UPWK Payments to Develop Software
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by Upwork Inc. in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:PaymentsToDevelopSoftware.
The official record: Upwork Inc.’s 10-Q, filed May 7, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is Upwork Inc.'s payments to develop software?
- Upwork Inc. (UPWK) reported payments to develop software of $8.39M in Q1 2026.
- How has Upwork Inc.'s payments to develop software changed year-over-year?
- Upwork Inc.'s payments to develop software increased by 126.6% year-over-year, from $3.7M to $8.39M.
- What is the long-term trend for Upwork Inc.'s payments to develop software?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Upwork Inc.'s payments to develop software has grown at a 39.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.11M to $19.35M.
- What does payments to develop software mean?
- This represents the cash outflows dedicated to the internal development or enhancement of software platforms and proprietary technology. It reflects the company's investment in long-term intangible assets intended to drive future revenue growth and operational efficiency. High levels of this expenditure indicate a commitment to product innovation and maintaining a competitive technological edge.