Jaime Mateus-Tique Sells 1,100 Shares of Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) Stock

Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT) Director Jaime Mateus-Tique sold 1,100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.19, for a total transaction of $36,509.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 151,172 shares in the company, valued at $5,017,398.68. The trade was a 0.72% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Jaime Mateus-Tique also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, February 10th, Jaime Mateus-Tique sold 12,939 shares of Liquidity Services stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $33.19, for a total value of $429,445.41.
• On Monday, February 9th, Jaime Mateus-Tique sold 52,061 shares of Liquidity Services stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.20, for a total value of $1,728,425.20.
• On Thursday, February 5th, Jaime Mateus-Tique sold 12,290 shares of Liquidity Services stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $33.20, for a total value of $408,028.00.

Liquidity Services Stock Performance

Shares of LQDT opened at $32.93 on Wednesday. Liquidity Services, Inc. has a 52-week low of $21.67 and a 52-week high of $37.34. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $31.42 and its 200 day simple moving average is $27.66. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.79 and a beta of 1.03.

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The business services provider reported $0.39 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.28 by $0.11. Liquidity Services had a return on equity of 19.98% and a net margin of 6.26%.The business had revenue of $121.22 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $51.76 million. Liquidity Services has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.290-0.380 EPS.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Barrington Research set a $44.00 price target on shares of Liquidity Services in a report on Friday. Zacks Research raised Liquidity Services to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Liquidity Services in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Liquidity Services has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $44.00.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its position in Liquidity Services by 20.7% during the fourth quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,114 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $71,000 after purchasing an additional 363 shares in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc boosted its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 0.9% in the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 64,366 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,518,000 after purchasing an additional 556 shares in the last quarter. Aviva PLC increased its position in shares of Liquidity Services by 3.1% during the 2nd quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 19,861 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $469,000 after purchasing an additional 599 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 3.9% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 17,753 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $487,000 after buying an additional 660 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH lifted its position in Liquidity Services by 7.6% in the 3rd quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 10,002 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $274,000 after buying an additional 703 shares during the last quarter. 71.15% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Liquidity Services

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results materially beat expectations — $0.39 EPS vs. $0.28 est. and revenue well ahead of estimates; company set Q2 2026 EPS guidance of $0.29–$0.38, supporting the stock’s higher valuation. MarketBeat LQDT Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Barrington Research reiterated an “Outperform” and set a $44 price target, a bullish note that can attract buyers after the earnings beat. Barrington Research Outperform Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Monroe County (FL) continues to use GovDeals for surplus auctions (example: 2001 Sikorsky helicopter sale) — a steady customer win for the GovDeals marketplace but not a major near‑term revenue catalyst. Monroe County GovDeals Auction
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate governance update — long-serving director George H. Ellis is retiring and the board will be reduced; routine but worth monitoring for committee/succession effects. Director Retirement Announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling — Director Jaime Mateus‑Tique sold multiple blocks this week (e.g., 52,061 shares at ~$33.20 on Feb 9 and additional sales on Feb 10), materially reducing his position; such concentrated insider sales can create short‑term downward pressure and raise questions for some investors. SEC filing: Insider Transaction Filing

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.