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Liquidity Services, Inc. LQDT

Consumer Cyclical — Internet Retail

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Insider Decisions

Total sells
13.85
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — 4 2 — 2 4 2 7 8 1 1 1
Insider Ownership
25.64%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
1,400.00
Revenue
489.62
Net Income
33.26
Free Cash Flow
89.99
Net Debt
(231.10)
Current Ratio
1.58
Debt/Equity
0.00
P/E ratio
40.74
P/S ratio
2.76
P/B ratio
5.72
Past 5Y EPS Growth
—
This Y EPS Growth
28.91%
Next Y EPS Growth
11.52%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
—
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
—
total individual payouts
2023 ‡‡‡
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡
2019 ‡‡‡
2018 ‡‡‡
2017 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 118.17 155.54 185.82 231.10
Receivables 7.85 11.47 11.18 12.47
Inventory 11.12 17.10 14.18 15.54
Other 6.03 — — —
146.27 199.24 224.79 271.50
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 39.12 58.69 61.45 60.64
ST’ Debt 4.20 — — —
Other 77.41 — — —
120.72 155.15 161.63 171.83
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 121.22 120.73 129.58 —
—
’25 122.33 116.38 119.88 118.09
476.67
’24 71.33 91.45 93.61 106.93
363.32
’23 72.28 81.45 80.77 79.96
314.46
’22 66.71 68.28 69.87 75.20
280.05
’21 55.75 61.79 69.67 70.33
257.53
’20 49.50 52.82 47.72 55.89
205.94
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 (0.53) 29.54 31.17 —
—
’25 (12.14) 21.64 19.26 37.99
66.76
’24 (8.87) 34.85 22.24 22.01
70.22
’23 (10.66) 32.99 10.02 14.66
47.02
’22 1.87 12.76 16.51 13.70
44.83
’21 6.04 25.28 22.96 11.15
65.42
’20 (18.60) 6.47 21.34 7.28
16.48
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 (2.79) 27.40 29.41 —
—
’25 (13.96) 19.78 17.16 35.97
58.96
’24 (10.60) 32.47 20.29 19.16
61.31
’23 (11.87) 31.50 8.83 13.18
41.63
’22 (0.09) 11.14 13.77 11.87
36.71
’21 4.68 24.23 21.92 9.14
59.97
’20 (19.94) 4.96 20.57 6.64
12.23
in millions of $

EPS

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 0.23 0.23 0.32 —
—
’25 0.18 0.22 0.23 0.24
0.87
’24 0.06 0.18 0.19 0.20
0.63
’23 0.12 0.13 0.21 0.20
0.65
’22 0.10 0.35 0.50 0.25
1.20
’21 0.13 0.15 0.24 0.93
1.45
’20 (0.15) (0.13) 0.01 0.16
(0.11)

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.39 11.97 13.99 21.67 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 23.39 21.10 36.00 39.72 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 735 716 781 818 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.38 0.44 0.47 0.58 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 280.05 314.46 363.32 476.67 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 57.36% 54.74% 50.97% 43.81% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 47.65 29.02 27.26 39.44 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 17.02% 9.23% 7.50% 8.27% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 40.32 20.98 19.99 28.09 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.32 11.26 12.12 10.41 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.67 10.12 11.91 15.41 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 1.25 0.68 0.66 0.91 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.39 1.51 2.30 2.16 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.25) (0.17) (0.29) (0.25) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.14 1.34 2.01 1.91 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.79 5.20 5.99 6.57 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 32.29 31.08 30.50 30.93 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Shares
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 13.01 26.41 34.55 30.14 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.88 1.77 1.91 1.78 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.40 3.46 3.81 4.17 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.58 1.43 1.52 1.41 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ —
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.04 10.84 8.99 11.43 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 44.83 47.02 70.22 66.76 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ —
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (8.12) (5.39) (8.91) (7.80) ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 36.71 41.63 61.31 58.96 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.09 25.55 44.08 63.16 — — —
Working Cap'
— — — — ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.55 10.91 — — — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (83.39) (107.27) (155.54) (185.82) — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 154.54 161.53 182.56 203.24 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.83% 7.27% 6.29% 7.78% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 41.64% 30.06% 54.13% 125.79% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 27.85% 13.27% 11.62% 14.56% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT), a leading online auction platform for surplus, salvage, and government assets, has shown impressive resilience, rebounding from a pandemic-induced revenue low of $206 million in 2020 to $363 million in 2024 with a 15% CAGR. Key strengths include surging revenue per employee (up 33% to $465,000), robust free cash flow ($2.01 per share, up 50% YoY), and a fortress balance sheet boasting $156 million in net cash—positioning it to navigate cyclical downturns better than peers.

However, cautionary signals emerge: gross margins have eroded from 58% in 2021 to a projected 44% in 2025 amid pricing pressures and logistics costs, with revenues forecasted to peak at $477 million in 2025 before dipping 11% in 2026-2027. Persistent insider selling—over $10 million with no buys—contrasts sharply against this backdrop, amplifying risks from execution hiccups and government contract vulnerabilities.

Despite optimistic analyst targets implying 37-43% upside, valuation metrics like 35x trailing P/E and 9x EV/FCF suggest limited margin for error. With steady EPS growth projected to $1.08 by 2027 but downside risks to recent lows, LQDT remains a hold for risk-averse investors—solid yet not spectacular, warranting deeper scrutiny into its growth sustainability.

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Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) Latest News

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10 Sep

3 , 9:00 AM
Liquidity Services subsidiary Machinio adds new marketplace features to increase buyer confidence in machinery and equipment purchases. Machinio feature additions represent incremental improvements likely to moderately influence Liquidity Services operational performance and market position.

1 Sep

3 , 7:08 AM
Liquidity Services (LQDT) released updates prompting investors to reassess company prospects amid evolving operational and market conditions. Developments introduce moderate strategic shifts with potential influence on performance but limited fundamental change.

28 Aug

4 www.marketbeat.com, 1:02 PM
Liquidity Services targets $2B GMV via GovDeals and Machinio expansion. GMV growth targets through platform expansions represent major strategic scaling.

20 Aug

3 , 12:45 PM
Liquidity Services (LQDT) offers strong growth prospects, positioning it as a buy for growth investors now. Bullish analysis highlights factors that can moderately lift LQDT investor sentiment and near-term performance.

3 , 12:20 PM
Rising earnings estimates for Liquidity Services could drive its stock price higher. Rising earnings estimates point to improving financial outlook with moderate positive effects on stock trajectory.

13 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 9:00 AM
Liquidity Services (LQDT) released its Q3 2026 earnings call transcript covering quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Earnings call content supplies performance metrics and outlook that can shift near-term valuation and trading activity.

7 Aug

4 , 3:10 AM
Liquidity Services reported strong Q3 results and raised its earnings outlook, driving a 10.1% stock increase. Strong Q3 results combined with raised earnings outlook point to materially better future financial performance and investor sentiment.

6 Aug

4 transcript , 7:04 PM
LQDT posted record GMV and EPS growth in Q3 2026 earnings call. Record GMV and EPS growth signals strong performance likely to lift stock trajectory and investor sentiment.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 5:03 PM
Liquidity Services reported Q3 results showing revenue growth across marketplaces, improved margins, and raised full-year guidance amid expanding buyer activity and cost controls. Q3 earnings provide updated financial metrics and guidance that can shift near-term investor views on performance.

3 app.moby.co, 1:52 PM
Liquidity Services, Inc. held its Q3 2026 earnings call covering financial results, operational updates, and forward outlook for its e-commerce marketplaces. Quarterly earnings results and guidance typically produce moderate effects on near-term stock sentiment and valuation without guaranteeing structural shifts.

3 , 6:35 AM
Liquidity Services, Inc. released its third quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results. Quarterly financial results release provides performance data likely to influence near-term stock movement and sentiment.

22 Jul

4 www.trefis.com, 8:55 AM
Liquidity Services (LQDT) is positioned as a potential takeover target in the circular economy sector. Takeover speculation signals major strategic interest that could drive substantial valuation changes and shift company direction.

21 Jul

3 , 12:10 PM
Liquidity Services (LQDT) is positioned to beat earnings estimates again on strong operational momentum and favorable market conditions. Expected earnings beat can lift near-term stock price and sentiment without altering long-term fundamentals.

29 May

3 GlobeNewswire, 8:30 AM
Ottawa Fleet Services, Ontario completed $14 million in surplus asset sales through the GovDeals online marketplace. Large municipal sales volume on GovDeals illustrates platform scale and supports further client acquisition.

27 May

3 Insider Monkey, 5:17 PM
Liquidity Services Inc (LQDT) latest earnings report highlights key financial results and operational performance metrics from the recent quarter. Earnings report details provide moderate insight into financial health without indicating major strategic shifts.

8 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 3:25 AM
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) released highlights from its Q2 earnings call, covering financial results, strategic updates, and forward guidance. Q2 earnings call highlights detail financial performance and outlook, likely driving significant shifts in investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Liquidity Services, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance for the company. Quarterly earnings results and guidance directly shape near-term investor views and trading activity for LQDT.

7 May

4 transcript www.fool.com, 12:21 PM
Liquidity Services (LQDT) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript, detailing quarterly financial results, revenue growth, GMV performance, profitability metrics, strategic initiatives, and forward-looking guidance. Q2 earnings transcript discloses key financials and guidance that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.

4 GlobeNewswire, 6:55 AM
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) announced second quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings announcements directly impact financial performance metrics, stock valuation, and investor sentiment.

30 Apr

4 GlobeNewswire, 8:00 AM
Liquidity Services, Inc.'s Retail Rush Consumer Marketplace reaches $4 million annual run rate. Reaching $4 million ARR in the Retail Rush consumer marketplace marks a major growth milestone that could significantly boost revenue diversification and investor sentiment for LQDT.

24 Mar

3 GlobeNewswire, 8:30 AM
Bid4Assets, Liquidity Services Inc.'s online marketplace for government real estate auctions, reached a milestone of one million registered bidders. One million bidder milestone for Bid4Assets demonstrates user growth in LQDT's government real estate segment, likely boosting revenue and competitive positioning with moderate overall impact.

4 Mar

3 Zacks, 8:55 AM
Liquidity Services (LQDT) displays strong momentum expected to persist, driven by positive trends in operations and market positioning. Momentum continuation signals moderate positive influence on LQDT's market sentiment and performance.

12 Feb

4 Simply Wall St., 5:40 AM
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) reported earnings that suggest stronger performance than indicated by statutory profit figures. Analysts highlight that the company's operational efficiency and strategic initiatives may not be fully reflected in traditional profit metrics, indicating potential for future growth and improved market perception. The earnings performance and operational insights suggest significant potential for future growth and market repositioning.

8 Feb

4 Simply Wall St., 11:07 AM
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) has shown significant profitability growth and provided upbeat earnings guidance, indicating a positive outlook for the company. Analysts are optimistic about its valuation, reflecting confidence in its operational performance and market position. The company's strategic initiatives and market dynamics are expected to bolster its future performance. Upbeat earnings guidance and profitability growth are likely to significantly impact future performance and investor sentiment.

6 Feb

4 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) Q1 2026 earnings call summary details quarterly financial results, operational highlights, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings call reveals financial performance and strategic outlook directly impacting LQDT's trajectory and market sentiment.

5 Feb

4 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 9:37 PM
Liquidity Services, Inc. reported its Q1 earnings, highlighting strong revenue growth driven by increased demand for its services. The company emphasized its strategic initiatives aimed at expanding market reach and enhancing operational efficiency. Management expressed optimism about future performance, citing positive trends in key sectors and ongoing investments in technology. The earnings call also addressed challenges faced in the current economic environment but reassured stakeholders of the company's resilience and adaptability. Strong revenue growth and strategic initiatives indicate significant potential for future performance improvement.

4 GuruFocus.com, 6:02 PM
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) reported strong growth in net income for Q1 2026, highlighting significant improvements in financial performance and operational efficiency. The company attributed this success to increased demand for its services and effective cost management strategies. Key metrics showed a notable rise in revenue, reflecting the company's robust market position and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing shareholder value. Strong growth in net income and operational efficiency are likely to significantly impact future performance and investor sentiment.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 11:36 AM
Liquidity Services, Inc. reported its latest earnings, highlighting key financial metrics and operational updates. The company emphasized growth in its core business segments and outlined strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing market position. Management provided insights into future expectations and addressed questions from analysts regarding performance drivers and market conditions. Overall, the earnings call reflected a positive outlook for the company amidst evolving market dynamics. Significant strategic initiatives and positive growth indicators are likely to impact future performance.

4 , 6:50 AM
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, highlighting significant revenue growth and improved profitability metrics. The company attributed its performance to increased demand for its services and successful execution of strategic initiatives. Key financial figures included a notable rise in gross merchandise volume and a positive outlook for the upcoming quarters, driven by ongoing market trends and operational efficiencies. The financial results indicate significant growth and strategic execution that could alter the company's trajectory and investor sentiment.

3 Associated Press Finance, 7:06 AM
Liquidity Services, Inc. reported its fiscal Q1 earnings, highlighting key financial metrics and performance indicators. The company showed growth in revenue and improved profitability compared to the previous year. Management provided insights into operational strategies and market conditions that influenced results. Future outlook was discussed, indicating potential challenges and opportunities in the market. Moderate growth in revenue and profitability suggests a noticeable influence on financial performance.
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