Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) Issues Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) issued an update on its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.290-0.380 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.240. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Liquidity Services in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Barrington Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $40.00 price target on shares of Liquidity Services in a report on Thursday. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Liquidity Services to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $40.00.

Liquidity Services Stock Down 0.2%

NASDAQ:LQDT traded down $0.06 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $32.90. The stock had a trading volume of 31,288 shares, compared to its average volume of 136,851. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $31.21 and a 200 day moving average of $27.46. The company has a market capitalization of $1.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.81 and a beta of 1.03. Liquidity Services has a one year low of $21.67 and a one year high of $37.34.

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The business services provider reported $0.39 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.28 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $121.22 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $51.76 million. Liquidity Services had a return on equity of 21.06% and a net margin of 6.43%.Liquidity Services has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.290-0.380 EPS.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Katharin S. Dyer sold 8,196 shares of Liquidity Services stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $31.62, for a total value of $259,157.52. Following the sale, the director directly owned 36,395 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,150,809.90. The trade was a 18.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Jorge Celaya sold 15,114 shares of Liquidity Services stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $30.24, for a total value of $457,047.36. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 32,816 shares in the company, valued at $992,355.84. This represents a 31.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 25,761 shares of company stock valued at $789,759 over the last three months. 28.06% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

More Liquidity Services News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beats and improved profitability — Non‑GAAP adjusted EPS of $0.39 (beat consensus), GAAP net income rose 29%, and Non‑GAAP adjusted EBITDA grew 38%; GMV up 3% and cash of ~$170M with zero debt. Liquidity Services, Inc. 2026 Q1 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Positive Sentiment: Raised Q2 guidance — Company set Q2 FY26 non‑GAAP adjusted EPS guidance of $0.29–$0.38 versus a ~$0.24 consensus, signaling management confidence in continued margin expansion and EBITDA growth. Liquidity Services, Inc.: Liquidity Services Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Barrington Research reaffirmed an “Outperform” rating with a $40 price target, providing an additional catalyst for upside. Barrington Research Outperform Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed top‑line / segment detail — Consolidated revenue was down ~1% YoY despite GMV growth; GovDeals and Retail improved, while the Capital Assets Group (CAG) GMV declined ~10% (offset by revenue nuances). These are mix issues rather than broad demand failure. Liquidity Services Reports Q1 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results with Increased Profitability and Strategic Marketplace Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call emphasized operational leverage from AI/automation, marketplace product launches (Retail Rush) and software/SaaS growth (Machinio & Software Solutions) — strategic positives but require execution. Liquidity Services Earnings Call Highlights Profitable Shift
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term margin/expense headwinds — Q2 guidance notes a slight sequential reduction in Retail margins due to product mix and expected seasonal operating costs (warehouse handling, one‑time streamlining), which could temper near‑term EPS cadence. Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — Recent disclosures show multiple insider sales over the past six months, which some investors view as a cautionary signal. QuiverQuant LQDT Summary (contains insider activity)

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Liquidity Services

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its position in Liquidity Services by 55.1% in the 2nd 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 period. Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Liquidity Services by 38.9% in the third quarter. Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. now owns 909,743 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $24,954,000 after acquiring an additional 254,875 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its stake 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 acquiring an additional 136,626 shares in the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC boosted its holdings in Liquidity Services by 141.9% in the third quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 357,707 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $9,812,000 after purchasing an additional 209,807 shares during the period. Finally, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd grew its stake in Liquidity Services by 12.9% during the 3rd quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 319,891 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $8,775,000 after purchasing an additional 36,590 shares in 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.