Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) Shares Pass Above 200 Day Moving Average – What’s Next?

Shares of Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $26.61 and traded as high as $31.85. Liquidity Services shares last traded at $31.71, with a volume of 86,901 shares.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Zacks Research upgraded Liquidity Services to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 26th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Liquidity Services in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Barrington Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $40.00 price target on shares of Liquidity Services in a research note on Monday, November 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $40.00.

Liquidity Services Trading Up 0.3%

The business has a 50 day moving average price of $28.92 and a 200-day moving average price of $26.61. The firm has a market capitalization of $971.59 million, a PE ratio of 36.45 and a beta of 0.99.

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 20th. The business services provider reported $0.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $118.09 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $100.86 million. Liquidity Services had a return on equity of 21.06% and a net margin of 6.43%.Liquidity Services has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.250-0.350 EPS.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Katharin S. Dyer sold 8,196 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.62, for a total transaction of $259,157.52. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 36,395 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,150,809.90. This represents a 18.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Jorge Celaya sold 15,114 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.24, for a total value of $457,047.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 32,816 shares in the company, valued at $992,355.84. This trade represents a 31.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 25,761 shares of company stock worth $789,759. Insiders own 28.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Liquidity Services during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Liquidity Services during the third quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its position in shares of Liquidity Services by 451.0% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,700 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $64,000 after acquiring an additional 2,210 shares in the last quarter. State of Wyoming grew its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 104.1% during the third quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 5,028 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $138,000 after buying an additional 2,564 shares in the last quarter. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets lifted its position in shares of Liquidity Services by 52.1% in the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 5,970 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $164,000 after purchasing an additional 2,045 shares in the last quarter. 71.15% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.