Liquidity Services

LQDT · NASDAQ

$43.40+$0.32 (+0.74%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $43.08

LQDT analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 1 analyst over the last 12 months. 100% rate it a buy.

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12-month price target · 4 analysts

Average $52.02 (+19.9% upside)

Low: $50.50
Now: $43.40
High: $54.60

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

LQDT analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Barrington Research	May 21, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$44.00	53%
Barrington Research	May 4, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$44.00	53%
Barrington Research	Feb 5, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$40.00	53%
Barrington Research	Jan 30, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$40.00	53%
Barrington Research	Nov 24, 2025	Maintains	Outperform	$40.00	53%
Barrington Research	Nov 20, 2025	Maintains	Outperform	$40.00	53%
Barrington Research	Nov 17, 2025	Maintains	Outperform	$40.00	53%

The case for and against

Updated Apr 17, 2026

Bull case

Liquidity Services Inc. reported a notable increase in segment direct profit, demonstrating a growth of 34.5% to $4.9 million in one segment, alongside a 19% rise achieving a new quarterly record of $22.3 million in another. The company experienced substantial growth in gross merchandise volume (GMV), which increased by 12% to $404.5 million, with overall revenue growing by 10% to $118.1 million, leading to a respectable revenue-to-GMV ratio of 29%. Additionally, the Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG) segment contributed positively, with its GMV rising 8% to $103.2 million, supported by enhanced multi-channel buyer development and improved inventory management.

Bear case

Liquidity Services Inc. has reported a decline in completed transactions by 4% in Q4/25, which compromises revenue generation potential despite a year-over-year increase in registered buyers. The company's overall performance metrics indicate that auction participants remained relatively flat, suggesting stagnant user engagement within its online auction marketplace. Furthermore, projected metrics indicate that revenue as a percentage of gross merchandise value (GMV) is expected to fall slightly below 30%, raising concerns about profitability and the company's ability to optimize its marketplace efficiency.

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