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

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

LQDT has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Wall Street Zen cut Liquidity Services from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Liquidity Services from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Liquidity Services from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Barrington Research set a $50.00 price target on shares of Liquidity Services in a report on Friday. Two equities 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, Liquidity Services currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $50.00.

Liquidity Services Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ LQDT opened at $42.06 on Friday. Liquidity Services has a fifty-two week low of $21.67 and a fifty-two week high of $43.82. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $38.38 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $34.50. The firm has a market cap of $1.31 billion, a PE 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 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.34 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $129.58 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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. On average, analysts anticipate that Liquidity Services will post 1 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Liquidity Services news, Director Jaime Mateus-Tique sold 38,471 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.99, for a total transaction of $1,461,513.29. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 164,380 shares in the company, valued at $6,244,796.20. This represents a 18.97% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CFO Jorge Celaya sold 3,842 shares of Liquidity Services stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $37.26, for a total value of $143,152.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 66,895 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,492,507.70. This trade represents a 5.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 209,937 shares of company stock worth $7,626,428. Insiders own 28.06% 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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Liquidity Services

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in LQDT. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its stake in 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. grew its position in shares of Liquidity Services by 38.9% during the third quarter. Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. now owns 909,743 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $24,954,000 after acquiring an additional 254,875 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 141.9% in the 3rd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 357,707 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $9,812,000 after acquiring an additional 209,807 shares during the period. Marshall Wace LLP increased its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 835.0% in the 2nd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 181,535 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $4,282,000 after acquiring an additional 162,120 shares during the period. Finally, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd lifted its position in Liquidity Services by 120.7% in the 2nd quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 283,301 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $6,683,000 after purchasing an additional 154,925 shares during the last quarter. 71.15% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.