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LQDT
Liquidity Services, Inc.
$42.52
0.63
(1.5%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 1.326B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 13.561M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Cyclical | |||||
| Industry: | Specialty Retail | |||||
| CEO: | William Paul Angrick | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 818 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.liquidityservices.com |
Liquidity Services, Inc. delivers comprehensive e-commerce solutions, featuring online marketplaces, self-service auction listing tools, and a variety of support services. The company’s operations are structured into four distinct segments: Retail Supply Chain Group, Capital Assets Group, GovDeals, and Machinio. Among its key platforms, liquidation.com empowers corporations to efficiently divest surplus and salvaged consumer goods and retail capital assets. The GovDeals marketplace offers a direct listing service, enabling state and local government agencies, as well as commercial enterprises in the United States and Canada, to sell their own excess and salvaged property. Complementing these, AllSurplus functions as a centralized gateway, uniting a global network of buyers with assets sourced from across all the company’s diverse marketplaces. Moreover, Liquidity Services operates marketplaces that facilitate the sale of manufacturing surplus, salvaged capital equipment, and scrap materials for corporations spanning North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa. Clients can also leverage an extensive suite of services, including inventory surplus management, asset appraisal, sales execution, marketing, returns processing, asset recovery, and broader e-commerce assistance. The company further maintains a global search engine platform dedicated to listings of pre-owned equipment across vital sectors such as construction, machine tools, transportation, printing, and agriculture. Its product offerings are vast, covering industry verticals like consumer electronics, general merchandise, apparel, scientific instruments, aerospace components, technology hardware, real estate, energy apparatus, industrial capital machinery, heavy equipment, fleet and transportation vehicles, and specialized machinery. Established in 1999, Liquidity Services, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters 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 | 39,380 | 49,850 |
| 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 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 251,136 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 251,136 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 251,136 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 29,361.325 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 29,361.325 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 29,361.325 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 59,636.379 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 59,636.379 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 59,636.379 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 60,066.173 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 60,066.173 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 60,066.173 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 1.840 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 1.840 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 1.840 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research 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: | 41.89 | Previous Close: | 41.89 | |
| Day Low: | 41.89 | Day High: | 42.83 | |
| Year Low: | 21.67 | Year High: | 44.09 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 39.78 | Price Avg 200: | 33.81 | |
| Volume: | 59450 | Average Volume: | 196104 |
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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…
