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LQDT
Liquidity Services, Inc.
$31.16
0.3
(0.97%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 966.393M |
| Shares Outstanding: | 13.561M |
About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Cyclical | |||||
| Industry: | Specialty Retail | |||||
| CEO: | William Paul Angrick | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 781 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.liquidityservices.com |
Liquidity Services, Inc. provides e-commerce marketplaces, self-directed auction listing tools, and value-added services. It operates through four segments: Retail Supply Chain Group, Capital Assets Group, GovDeals, and Machinio. The company’s marketplaces include liquidation.com that enable corporations to sell surplus and salvage consumer goods and retail capital assets; GovDeals marketplace, which provides self-directed service solutions in which sellers list their own assets that enables local and state government entities, and commercial businesses located in the United States and Canada to sell surplus and salvage assets; and AllSurplus, a centralized marketplace that connects global buyer base with assets from across the network of marketplaces in a single destination. It also provides marketplace for corporations located in the North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa to sell manufacturing surplus, salvage capital assets, and scrap material, as well as offers a suite of services, including surplus management, asset valuation, asset sales, marketing, returns management, asset recovery, and ecommerce services. In addition, the company operates a global search engine platform for listing used equipment for sale in the construction, machine tool, transportation, printing, and agriculture sectors. It offers products from industry verticals, such as consumer electronics, general merchandise, apparel, scientific equipment, aerospace parts and equipment, technology hardware, real estate, energy equipment, industrial capital assets, heavy equipment, fleet and transportation equipment, and specialty equipment. Liquidity Services, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 314,462 | 363,318 | 476,669 |
| Gross Profit | 172,140 | 185,166 | 208,815 |
| EBITDA | 37,359 | 35,524 | 45,475 |
| Operating Income | 26,105 | 23,404 | 35,066 |
| Net Income | 20,978 | 19,991 | 28,093 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 288,970 | 346,888 | 375,101 |
| Total Liabilities | 127,437 | 164,328 | 171,859 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 161,535 | 182,560 | 203,242 |
| Total Debt | 10,682 | 14,437 | 13,794 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 110,281 | 153,226 | 174,607 |
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Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 47,016 | 70,221 | 66,758 |
| Capital Expenditure | -5,386 | -8,907 | -7,800 |
| Free Cash Flow | 41,630 | 61,314 | 58,958 |
| Net Income | 20,978 | 19,991 | 28,093 |
| Net Change in Cash | 14,159 | 42,945 | 21,381 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2027 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 251,128 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 251,128 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 251,128 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 28,286.190 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 28,286.190 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 28,286.190 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 54,126.496 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 54,126.496 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 54,126.496 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 60,064.259 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 60,064.259 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 60,064.259 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 1.670 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 1.670 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 1.670 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 1 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Record Financial Performance: As highlighted in the Q1 FY2025 earnings call, LQDT reported record quarterly results, reflecting strong revenue growth and operational efficiency. Key metrics such as net income and operating cash flow likely demonstrate robust profitability, supported by a solid gross profit margin (TTM data from Key Metrics).
- Strong Financial Foundation: The balance sheet indicates a healthy position with significant cash and cash equivalents relative to total liabilities, suggesting liquidity to fund operations and growth initiatives. A favorable current ratio (TTM) further supports short-term financial stability.
- Strategic Positioning in Circular Economy: The earnings call emphasized LQDT’s focus on sustainability and the circular economy, aligning with industry trends in the sector (SectorName data). This positioning enhances brand value and market relevance, particularly in environmentally conscious markets.
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| Open: | 30.28 | Previous Close: | 30.86 | |
| Day Low: | 30.28 | Day High: | 31.5 | |
| Year Low: | 21.67 | Year High: | 33.61 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 31.08 | Price Avg 200: | 27.68 | |
| Volume: | 150261 | Average Volume: | 168826 |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Liquidity Services, Inc., also known by its ticker LQDT. If you’re not familiar with this company, let me give you the quick rundown. Liquidity Services operates in the online auction marketplace space, focusing on surplus and returned goods, essentially playing a key role in the circular economy. They’re in the specialty retail industry within the broader consumer cyclical sector, connecting buyers and sellers of excess inventory through their digital platforms. Think of them as…
