Upland Software Future Growth
Future criteria checks 3/6
Upland Software's revenue is forecast to decline at 0.01% per annum while its annual earnings are expected to grow at 155.9% per year. EPS is expected to grow by 158.2% per annum.
Key information
155.9%
Earnings growth rate
158.23%
EPS growth rate
| Software earnings growth | 19.7% |
| Revenue growth rate | -0.009% |
| Future return on equity | n/a |
| Analyst coverage | Low |
| Last updated | 04 May 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 14
UPLD: AI Moat And Strong Free Cash Flow Will Support Upside
Analysts cut their Upland Software price target from $5 to $3, citing Q4 results that landed near guidance midpoints, stronger than expected full year free cash flow of $24.4m driven by collections, and the view that a large share of the company's increasingly AI-enabled products still supports a defensible moat. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mixed view on Upland Software, with price targets adjusted lower while the core business thesis is described as largely intact.
Narrative Update • Apr 30
UPLD: AI System Of Record FCF Will Support Future Moat Value
Analysts have cut their price target on Upland Software to $3 from $5, citing Q4 results that were roughly in line with guidance, stronger than expected full year free cash flow of $24.4m, and a view that a large portion of the increasingly AI enabled business still offers a defensible system of record and intelligence infrastructure position. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are responding to Upland Software's latest quarter by cutting price targets, which reflects concern about how the current valuation stacks up against execution and growth risks.Narrative Update • Apr 16
UPLD: AI System Of Record Cash Flows Will Support Undervalued Moat
Analysts cut their price target on Upland Software to $3 from $5, citing Q4 results that landed around the midpoint of guidance, stronger full-year FCF of $24.4m helped by collections, and confidence that a large portion of its increasingly AI-enabled business still carries system-of-record style moats. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are signaling more caution around Upland Software by cutting the price target to US$3 from US$5, even as Q4 results landed near the midpoint of guidance and full year FCF reached US$24.4m.Narrative Update • Apr 01
UPLD: AI Moat And Free Cash Flow Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Upland Software from $5 to $3, citing mixed Q4 results, solid full-year free cash flow of $24.4m, and what they view as a defensible moat in AI-enabled, system-of-record-style products. Analyst Commentary Analysts are parsing Upland Software's quarter as a mixed print, with free cash flow standing out positively while growth and execution questions keep overall expectations in check.Narrative Update • Mar 18
UPLD: AI System Of Record Cash Flows Will Support Future Rebound
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Upland Software to $3 from $5, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue trajectory, profit margins, and future P/E, while still pointing to resilient free cash flow and a sizeable AI-enabled, system-of-record style revenue base as key supports for the investment case. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have framed the lower US$3 price target as a reset that better aligns Upland Software's valuation with current assumptions around growth, profitability, and risk.Narrative Update • Mar 04
UPLD: AI Search Rollout And CEO Transition Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Upland Software by around $0.67 as they update their models for softer revenue contraction, slightly higher profit margins, and a lower forward P/E of about 6.0x compared with 9.5x previously. What's in the News New earnings outlook for the first quarter of 2026, with expected total revenue between US$47.0 million and US$50.0 million and subscription and support revenue between US$44.8 million and US$47.3 million.Analysis Article • Feb 12
Benign Growth For Upland Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPLD) Underpins Stock's 32% Plummet
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Upland Software, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UPLD ) share price has dived 32% in the last...Analysis Article • Feb 03
We Think Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • Nov 15
Revenues Working Against Upland Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPLD) Share Price Following 27% Dive
Upland Software, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UPLD ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 27% after a relatively good period...Analysis Article • Jun 21
Revenues Working Against Upland Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPLD) Share Price Following 26% Dive
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Upland Software, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UPLD ) share price has dived 26% in the last...Analysis Article • May 29
Should Shareholders Reconsider Upland Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPLD) CEO Compensation Package?
Key Insights Upland Software will host its Annual General Meeting on 4th of June Total pay for CEO Jack McDonald...Analysis Article • Apr 22
Investors Don't See Light At End Of Upland Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPLD) Tunnel And Push Stock Down 37%
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Upland Software, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UPLD ) shares are down a considerable 37% in the...
New Narrative • Apr 06
Divestitures, BA Insight, And Panviva Will Drive Future Performance
Strategic refocus and AI-driven innovations could enhance core organic growth, customer acquisition, and future revenue streams, aligning with high-growth areas.Analysis Article • Mar 04
Upland Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPLD) 27% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues
The Upland Software, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UPLD ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...Seeking Alpha • Feb 17
Upland Software Looks Bullish Going Into Earnings (Technical Analysis)
Summary Upland Software has shown bullish technical indicators, including price action above the 30-week EMA, strong momentum, and institutional buying volume. Despite a history of declining stock prices, UPLD's recent performance and management's positive outlook suggest potential for growth, aiming for a $10 target. The company's fundamentals reveal a slightly negative current ratio but improving free cash flow and strategic plans for debt reduction and sales growth. UPLD's relative strength has been outperforming the S&P 500 since August 2024, indicating a favorable investment opportunity if it closes above $5. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 15
Is Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Nov 19
There's No Escaping Upland Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPLD) Muted Revenues Despite A 36% Share Price Rise
Despite an already strong run, Upland Software, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UPLD ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 36...Analysis Article • Nov 09
Does Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Sep 21
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Upland Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPLD) Low P/S
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x Upland Software, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UPLD ) is definitely a...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Upland Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPLD) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$3.33 Price Target
Last week saw the newest second-quarter earnings release from Upland Software, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UPLD ), an important...Analysis Article • Jun 06
Is Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Apr 26
Benign Growth For Upland Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPLD) Underpins Stock's 29% Plummet
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Upland Software, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UPLD ) shares are down a considerable 29% in the...Analysis Article • Feb 13
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Upland Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPLD) Revenues Yet
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x Upland Software, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UPLD ) may be sending very bullish...Analysis Article • Nov 29
Upland Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPLD) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 96% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for Upland Software is US$9.75 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Upland...Analysis Article • Sep 29
Is Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD) Using Debt Sensibly?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Investors Don't See Light At End Of Upland Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPLD) Tunnel
Upland Software, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:UPLD ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x might make it look like a strong buy...Analysis Article • Feb 25
Is Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD) Using Debt Sensibly?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Seeking Alpha • Sep 22
Upland expands leading SMS marketing software to U.K.
Upland Software (NASDAQ:UPLD) has expanded its SMS marketing footprint into the United Kingdom for the first time with its SMS marketing product, Waterfall. Powering millions of text messages weekly, Waterfall enables brands to automate and schedule two-way SMS conversations and use SMS as an effective channel for timely notifications and promotions. With SMS making a resurgence amongst UK consumers, UK brands have an opportunity to add Waterfall’s SMS capabilities as a highly effective and personal marketing channel to drive revenues. “With Waterfall, we are enabling our customers to layer on critical SMS capabilities and lean on Upland’s expertise as a top player in mobile messaging.” said Ian Burk, Chief Business Officer at Upland.Seeking Alpha • Sep 07
Upland Software Gathers Resources For Downturn M&A Effort
Summary Upland Software recently reported Q2 2022 financial results. The firm provides a suite of work management software tools to organizations worldwide. Upland Software also recently announced a PIPE investment agreement with private equity firm HGGC to spur its acquisition plans during the soft economic environment. Upland has produced flat revenue, operating losses and negative earnings after previous acquisitions, so I'm in a wait-and-see mode. I'm on Hold for Upland Software for the near term. A Quick Take On Upland Software Upland Software, Inc. (UPLD) reported its Q2 2022 financial results on August 3, 2022, beating expected revenue estimates. The company provides cloud-based work management software to organizations worldwide. While UPLD may indeed pick up a few bargains in the M&A bin as the economy slows down, I don’t see them as a meaningful catalyst to the stock. I’m on Hold for UPLD until management can organically grow revenue while producing GAAP earnings. Upland Software Overview Austin, Texas-based Upland was founded in 2010 to develop a suite of work management tools for primarily small and midsize businesses. The firm is headed by Chairman and CEO Jack McDonald, who was previously Chairman and CEO of Perficient. The company’s primary offerings include software covering these functional areas: Business Operations HR & Legal Sales and Marketing Contact Center IT Product Management The firm acquires customers through its inside sales, direct sales and marketing teams as well as through partner referrals. Upland Software’s Market & Competition According to a 2021 market research report by Grand View Research, the global market for customer relationship management was an estimated $43.7 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $98 billion by 2028. This represents a forecast CAGR of 10.6% from 2021 to 2028. The main drivers for this expected growth are a growing demand for integrated software suites to automate engagement with customers and prospective clients. Also, below is a historical and projected future growth trajectory for the CRM industry in the U.S., from 2016 to 2028 by solution type: U.S. CRM Software Market (Grand View Research) Major competitive or other industry participants include: Salesforce Zoho Microsoft SAP Oracle Adobe Systems Zendesk ServiceNow BMC Ivanti Atlassian HubSpot Sage Others Upland Software’s Recent Financial Performance Total revenue by quarter has grown at a relatively low rate over the past several quarters: 9 Quarter Total Revenue (Seeking Alpha) Gross profit by quarter has largely plateaued as well: 9 Quarter Gross Profit (Seeking Alpha) Selling, G&A expenses as a percentage of total revenue by quarter have varied within a relatively narrow range: 9 Quarter Selling, G&A % Of Revenue (Seeking Alpha) Operating income by quarter has been negative in each of the last six quarters: 9 Quarter Operating Income (Seeking Alpha) Earnings per share (Diluted) have remained negative, as the chart shows below: 9 Quarter Earnings Per Share (Seeking Alpha) (All data in above charts is GAAP) In the past 12 months, UPLD’s stock price has fallen 74.7% vs. the U.S. S&P 500 index’ drop of around 12.6%, as the chart below indicates: 52 Week Stock Price (Seeking Alpha) Valuation And Other Metrics For Upland Below is a table of relevant capitalization and valuation figures for the company: Measure [TTM] Amount Enterprise Value / Sales 2.25 Revenue Growth Rate 2.7% Net Income Margin -18.6% GAAP EBITDA % 13.9% Market Capitalization $311,270,000 Enterprise Value $699,920,000 Operating Cash Flow $40,690,000 Earnings Per Share (Fully Diluted) -$1.85 (Source - Seeking Alpha) As a reference, a relevant partial public comparable would be Freshworks Inc. (FRSH); shown below is a comparison of their primary valuation metrics: Metric Freshworks Upland Software Variance Enterprise Value / Sales 6.15 2.25 -63.4% Revenue Growth Rate 42.2% 2.7% -93.7% Net Income Margin -68.7% -18.6% 73.0% Operating Cash Flow -$2,670,000 $40,690,000 1624.0% (Source - Seeking Alpha) A full comparison of the two companies’ performance metrics may be viewed here. The Rule of 40 is a software industry rule of thumb that says that as long as the combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA percentage rate equal or exceed 40%, the firm is on an acceptable growth/EBITDA trajectory. UPLD’s most recent GAAP Rule of 40 calculation was 16.6% as of Q2 2022, so the firm needs significant improvement in this regard, per the table below: Rule of 40 - GAAP Calculation Recent Rev. Growth % 2.7% GAAP EBITDA % 13.9% Total 16.6% (Source - Seeking Alpha) Commentary On Upland Software In its last earnings call (Source - Seeking Alpha), covering Q2 2022’s results, management highlighted beating its expected revenue and adjusted EBITDA midpoint guidance. Also, the firm exceeded its plan on operating and free cash flow despite facing foreign exchange headwinds due to a stronger US dollar. The company continued to integrate its two Q1 2022 acquisitions and will continue to be ‘active in the market for additional acquisitions.’ Just after the close of the quarter, management announced a $115 million PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) investment from private equity firm HGGC. The purpose of the investment, which has a share conversion price of $17.50, is ostensibly to capitalize UPLD for further acquisitions that management expects to provide attractive valuations as a result of the current macroeconomic slowdown. Notably, UPLD has been acquiring firms for specific technologies over the past several years but its stock has still suffered substantially in the past 15 months, dropping from a high of $50.00 down to its current level of around $10.00.Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2027 | 202 | 12 | 25 | 27 | 2 |
| 12/31/2026 | 198 | 3 | 20 | 21 | 2 |
| 3/31/2026 | 202 | -20 | 22 | 23 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 217 | -45 | 24 | 26 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 236 | -49 | 26 | 28 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 252 | -50 | 24 | 25 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 268 | -48 | 26 | 27 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 275 | -118 | 23 | 24 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 279 | -131 | 23 | 24 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 286 | -138 | 37 | 38 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 292 | -141 | 38 | 39 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 298 | -185 | 49 | 50 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 304 | -192 | 46 | 47 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 310 | -189 | 29 | 31 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 316 | -189 | 37 | 38 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 317 | -70 | 29 | 30 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 314 | -54 | 36 | 37 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 311 | -58 | 40 | 41 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 307 | -60 | 36 | 37 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 302 | -58 | 41 | 42 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 305 | -56 | 49 | 50 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 303 | -57 | 63 | 63 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 298 | -52 | 52 | 53 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 292 | -51 | 34 | 36 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 280 | -65 | 20 | 21 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 260 | -66 | 0 | 2 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 242 | -58 | 0 | 2 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 223 | -45 | N/A | 12 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 202 | -24 | N/A | 8 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 184 | -16 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 167 | -16 | N/A | 13 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 150 | -11 | N/A | 7 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 133 | -16 | N/A | 7 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 121 | -16 | N/A | 6 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 109 | -16 | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 98 | -19 | N/A | 8 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 89 | -17 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 83 | -16 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 78 | -14 | N/A | 9 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 75 | -14 | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 73 | -16 | N/A | -2 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 71 | -16 | N/A | -1 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 70 | -15 | N/A | -1 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 70 | -14 | N/A | -2 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 69 | -12 | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 68 | -13 | N/A | 2 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: UPLD is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.5%).
Earnings vs Market: UPLD is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.
High Growth Earnings: UPLD is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: UPLD's revenue is expected to decline over the next 3 years (-0.01% per year).
High Growth Revenue: UPLD's revenue is forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-0.01% per year).
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if UPLD's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/17 17:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Upland Software, Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Hynes | Canaccord Genuity |
| Jeffrey Van Rhee | Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC |
| Brent Thill | Jefferies LLC |