Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK), the leading freelancing platform, reported stellar third-quarter results, driving its stock price to surge over 20% in after-hours trading. The company's impressive performance was fueled by strong demand across its marketplace, enterprise offerings, and innovative AI capabilities, solidifying its position as the go-to platform for skilled independent talent.

Upwork achieved record revenue of $193.8 million, marking a 10% year-over-year increase. This growth was propelled by the continued momentum in its Managed Services and advertising products, as well as improvements in top-of-funnel trends. The company's net income soared to an all-time high of $27.8 million, showcasing its commitment to profitability and margin expansion.

A key driver of Upwork's success has been its strategic focus on advancing its AI capabilities, including Uma, the company's Mindful AI assistant. Uma's AI-powered features streamlined the process of matching clients with the right freelancers, improving productivity and accelerating work outcomes. The acquisition of Objective, an AI-native search company, is expected to further enhance Upwork's search and match performance, solidifying its competitive advantage.