Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) EVP Sells $27,885.00 in Stock

Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT) EVP John Daunt sold 715 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.00, for a total value of $27,885.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 38,086 shares in the company, valued at $1,485,354. This trade represents a 1.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link.

John Daunt also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, July 1st, John Daunt sold 462 shares of Liquidity Services stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.13, for a total value of $18,078.06.
• On Friday, June 26th, John Daunt sold 39 shares of Liquidity Services stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.09, for a total value of $1,524.51.
• On Wednesday, June 24th, John Daunt sold 10,139 shares of Liquidity Services stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.24, for a total value of $397,854.36.

Liquidity Services Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of LQDT opened at $42.06 on Friday. Liquidity Services, Inc. has a 12 month low of $21.67 and a 12 month high of $43.82. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $38.38 and its two-hundred day moving average is $34.50. The firm has a market cap of $1.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.24 and a beta of 1.10.

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

Key Stories Impacting 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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

LQDT has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Zacks Research raised shares of 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 shares of Liquidity Services in a research note on Friday. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Liquidity Services from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Liquidity Services from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $50.00.

Institutional Trading of Liquidity Services

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in Liquidity Services in the 2nd quarter valued at $140,508,000. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 3.1% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 1,813,734 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $54,974,000 after buying an additional 54,045 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its position in shares of Liquidity Services by 55.1% in the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 1,281,332 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $30,227,000 after buying an additional 454,988 shares during the last quarter. Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Liquidity Services by 1.1% in the first quarter. Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. now owns 920,394 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $28,136,000 after buying an additional 10,148 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP raised its position in shares of Liquidity Services by 18.3% in the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 884,001 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $24,248,000 after buying an additional 136,626 shares during the last quarter. 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.