Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) Rating Lowered to “Buy” at Wall Street Zen

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) was downgraded by stock analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Saturday.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Barrington Research set a $50.00 target price on shares of Liquidity Services in a report on Friday. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Liquidity Services from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Liquidity Services from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $50.00.

Liquidity Services Price Performance

Shares of Liquidity Services stock opened at $42.06 on Friday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $38.38 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $34.52. Liquidity Services has a 1 year low of $21.67 and a 1 year high of $43.82. The company has a market capitalization of $1.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.24 and a beta of 1.10.

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 firm had revenue of $129.58 million for 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, equities analysts anticipate that Liquidity Services will post 1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other Liquidity Services news, SVP Steven Weiskircher sold 11,477 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.23, for a total transaction of $392,857.71. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 58,559 shares in the company, valued at $2,004,474.57. This represents a 16.39% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP John Daunt sold 10,139 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.24, for a total transaction of $397,854.36. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 38,086 shares in the company, valued at $1,494,494.64. This represents a 21.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 196,261 shares of company stock worth $7,153,183. Insiders own 28.06% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Liquidity Services

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in LQDT. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in Liquidity Services by 3.1% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 1,813,734 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $54,974,000 after purchasing an additional 54,045 shares in the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC grew its stake in Liquidity Services by 344.8% during the fourth quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 57,560 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,745,000 after buying an additional 44,618 shares in the last quarter. Horizon Investments LLC acquired a new stake in Liquidity Services during the fourth quarter worth about $598,000. Rice Hall James & Associates LLC increased its holdings in Liquidity Services by 26.0% in the 4th quarter. Rice Hall James & Associates LLC now owns 586,006 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $17,762,000 after buying an additional 120,848 shares during the period. Finally, Access Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in Liquidity Services by 24.6% in the 1st quarter. Access Investment Management LLC now owns 200,170 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $6,119,000 after buying an additional 39,545 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.15% of the company’s stock.

More Liquidity Services News

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.