Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) Issues Q4 2026 Earnings Guidance

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) updated its fourth quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.410-0.500 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.380. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Zacks Research upgraded Liquidity Services from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Liquidity Services from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Wall Street Zen raised Liquidity Services from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Barrington Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $44.00 price objective on shares of Liquidity Services in a research report on Thursday, May 21st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $44.00.

Liquidity Services Stock Up 11.9%

Shares of NASDAQ LQDT traded up $4.47 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $42.01. 545,342 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 191,447. Liquidity Services has a 1 year low of $21.67 and a 1 year high of $43.82. The stock has a market cap of $1.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.17 and a beta of 1.10. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $38.26 and a 200 day moving average of $34.44.

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The business services provider reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.30 by $0.05. Liquidity Services had a return on equity of 18.49% and a net margin of 6.30%.The company had revenue of $120.73 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $52.86 million. On average, equities analysts forecast that Liquidity Services will post 1 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Liquidity Services news, VP Mark A. Shaffer sold 45,246 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $34.00, for a total transaction of $1,538,364.00. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 28,398 shares in the company, valued at approximately $965,532. This represents a 61.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Jaime Mateus-Tique sold 38,471 shares of Liquidity Services stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $37.99, for a total value of $1,461,513.29. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 164,380 shares in the company, valued at $6,244,796.20. This represents a 18.97% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 209,937 shares of company stock valued at $7,626,428 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 28.06% of the company’s stock.

Liquidity Services News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Liquidity Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Large earnings and revenue beats: Liquidity Services reported third-quarter EPS of $0.45, exceeding the $0.34 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $129.58 million versus expectations of $57.83 million. The company cited record gross merchandise volume (GMV), profitable growth, stronger buyer participation and platform efficiencies. Liquidity Services Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Favorable fourth-quarter outlook: Management guided to fiscal fourth-quarter EPS of $0.410-$0.500, above the $0.380 analyst consensus. The guidance suggests continued profitability and supports the market’s expectations for further earnings growth. Liquidity Services Posts Record GMV and Profits
• Positive Sentiment: Constructive analyst and institutional backdrop: Liquidity Services carries a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $44, while several institutional investors recently increased their holdings. This provides additional support for the stock’s valuation, although the shares already trade at a premium earnings multiple. Liquidity Services Institutional and Analyst Activity
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling is a modest cautionary signal: Executive Vice President John Daunt sold 715 shares for approximately $27,885 and has made additional sales in recent months. The latest transaction reduced his holdings by only 1.84%, making it relatively small compared with the company’s operating results, but it could temper enthusiasm at elevated share-price levels. Liquidity Services EVP John Daunt Sells Shares

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Liquidity Services

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its holdings in Liquidity Services by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 57,698 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,749,000 after purchasing an additional 426 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. increased its stake in shares of Liquidity Services by 3.9% in the third quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 17,753 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $487,000 after purchasing an additional 660 shares in the last quarter. Deutsche Bank AG increased its stake in shares of Liquidity Services by 5.8% in the fourth quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 14,018 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $425,000 after purchasing an additional 774 shares in the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company raised its position in shares of Liquidity Services by 9.8% during the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 8,727 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $206,000 after purchasing an additional 780 shares during the period. Finally, State of Wisconsin Investment Board raised its position in shares of Liquidity Services by 8.4% during the 4th quarter. State of Wisconsin Investment Board now owns 12,928 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $392,000 after purchasing an additional 1,005 shares during the period. 71.15% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Liquidity Services Company Profile

Liquidity Services, Inc is a technology-driven provider of online marketplaces for surplus and remarketed assets. Through its wholly owned platforms—such as Liquidation.com, GovDeals, Machinio and GoIndustry DoveBid—the company connects sellers of industrial equipment, commercial inventory, government surplus and transportation assets with a broad base of registered buyers. Its solutions blend auction formats, fixed-price listings and managed-service offerings to support efficient asset disposition across a wide range of industries.

The company’s core services include asset valuation, marketing, inspection and logistics coordination.