Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) Lowered to Buy Rating by Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating in a research report report published on Saturday.

LQDT has been the subject of several other research reports. Zacks Research upgraded Liquidity Services from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Barrington Research set a $50.00 target price on Liquidity Services in a research report on Friday. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Liquidity Services from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $50.00.

Liquidity Services Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ LQDT opened at $42.06 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $1.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.24 and a beta of 1.10. Liquidity Services has a 52-week low of $21.67 and a 52-week high of $43.82. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $38.38 and its two-hundred day moving average is $34.50.

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The business services provider reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.34 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $129.58 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $57.83 million. Liquidity Services had a net margin of 6.79% and a return on equity of 17.60%. Liquidity Services has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 0.410-0.500 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Liquidity Services will post 1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Liquidity Services

In other news, EVP John Daunt sold 715 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.00, for a total value of $27,885.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 38,086 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,485,354. This trade represents a 1.84% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 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 transaction, the director owned 164,380 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,244,796.20. This trade represents a 18.97% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 209,937 shares of company stock worth $7,626,428 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 28.06% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of LQDT. Persistent Asset Partners Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Liquidity Services in the 2nd quarter worth about $35,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its stake in Liquidity Services by 451.0% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,700 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $64,000 after purchasing an additional 2,210 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in Liquidity Services by 20.7% in the fourth quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,114 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $71,000 after purchasing an additional 363 shares during the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Liquidity Services during the first quarter valued at approximately $97,000. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp grew its stake in shares of Liquidity Services by 4,505.7% during the first quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 3,224 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $99,000 after buying an additional 3,154 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 71.15% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Liquidity Services

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations. Liquidity Services reported fiscal Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.45, beating the $0.34 consensus estimate by $0.11. Revenue reached $129.58 million, well above the reported analyst forecast of $57.83 million. The company cited record gross merchandise volume, platform efficiencies and strong buyer participation as drivers of growth. Liquidity Services Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Fourth-quarter guidance topped expectations. Management forecast fiscal Q4 EPS of $0.41 to $0.50, compared with the consensus estimate of $0.38. The outlook suggests the company expects its operating improvements and marketplace momentum to continue. Liquidity Services Posts Record GMV and Profits
• Positive Sentiment: Investor sentiment and analyst views remain constructive. Liquidity Services has a reported consensus rating of “Moderate Buy,” with an average price target of $44.00. Several institutional investors also increased their holdings, indicating continued professional interest in the company’s growth story.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation remains a consideration. Following the recent rally, LQDT trades at a relatively elevated earnings multiple, meaning the stock may require continued earnings growth to sustain its momentum.
• Negative Sentiment: An executive sale presents a modest insider-confidence concern. Executive Vice President John Daunt sold 715 shares for approximately $27,885, reducing his position by 1.84%. The transaction is small relative to his remaining holdings, but it adds a limited negative signal alongside the otherwise strong earnings news. Liquidity Services EVP John Daunt Sells 715 Shares

About Liquidity Services

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.