Upwork (UPWK) shares jumped more than 22% in recent Wednesday trading after it said it is reducing its total workforce by 21% and relying more on using automation and third-party services.
The freelancing platform said it expects to see approximately $60 million in annualized cost savings from the layoffs.
Upwork also reported preliminary Q3 results Wednesday and said it expects revenue of $194 million, ahead of its guidance for $179 million to $184 million. Analysts polled by Capital IQ are expecting $182.1 million.
The company also reported preliminary net income of $28 million. Net income guidance was not provided.
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