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Legalzoom.com vs Upwork: LZ and UPWK compared
Legalzoom.com is the larger company: $195M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $186M for Upwork (Q3 2026). Legalzoom.com is growing faster (+3% against -8% a year earlier). Upwork is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.6% against 6.9%.
Where the money goes: LZ and UPWK
Legalzoom.com (LZ) · Q3 2026
Legalzoom.com, Q3 2026: revenue $195M (+3% year over year), operating margin 6.9%, net earnings $8.1M, operating cash flow $39.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Upwork (UPWK) · Q3 2026
Upwork, Q3 2026: revenue $186M (-8% year over year), operating margin 18.6%, net earnings $31.8M, operating cash flow $65.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Legalzoom.com (LZ) | Upwork (UPWK) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $195M | $186M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +3% | -8% |
| Gross margin | 70.7% | 76.1% |
| Operating margin | 6.9% | 18.6% |
| Net earnings | $8.1M | $31.8M |
| Net margin | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $39.9M | $65.9M |
| Free cash flow | $34.1M | $53.9M |
| Market value | — | $1.1B |
| P/E | — | 10.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $10.64 |
Where the revenue comes from
Upwork
- Marketplace: $159M (86%)
- Enterprise: $26.3M (14%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Legalzoom.com or Upwork?
Legalzoom.com is the larger company: $195M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $186M for Upwork (Q3 2026).
Is Legalzoom.com or Upwork growing faster?
Legalzoom.com is growing faster (+3% against -8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Legalzoom.com or Upwork?
Upwork is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.6% against 6.9%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.