FY2026 Earnings Forecast for LQDT Issued By Craig Hallum

Key Points

• Craig Hallum forecasts Liquidity Services will earn $1.24 per share in FY2026, above the cited full-year consensus estimate of $1.16.
• Analyst ratings give the stock a “Moderate Buy” consensus, with a consensus price target of $50.00; two analysts rate it Buy and one rates it Hold.

Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT - Free Report) - Craig Hallum issued their FY2026 earnings estimates for shares of Liquidity Services in a research note issued on Wednesday, November 11th. Craig Hallum analyst G. Sutton anticipates that the business services provider will post earnings of $1.24 per share for the year. The consensus estimate for Liquidity Services' current full-year earnings is $1.16 per share.

A number of other brokerages have also weighed in on LQDT. Zacks Research lowered Liquidity Services from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, October 12th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Liquidity Services from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Sunday, August 16th. Weiss Ratings restated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of Liquidity Services in a research report on Wednesday, November 4th. Finally, Barrington Research set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Liquidity Services in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Liquidity Services has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $50.00.

Liquidity Services Stock Performance

NASDAQ:LQDT opened at $45.15 on Friday. Liquidity Services has a 52-week low of $22.10 and a 52-week high of $47.31. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $43.53 and a 200 day moving average of $37.53. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.27 and a beta of 1.06.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Liquidity Services

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of LQDT. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in Liquidity Services in the second quarter worth approximately $140,508,000. Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Liquidity Services during the second quarter worth approximately $37,349,000. Rice Hall James & Associates LLC bought a new stake in shares of Liquidity Services in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $23,804,000. Royce & Associates LP lifted its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 42.8% in the 3rd quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 510,510 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $21,865,000 after acquiring an additional 153,126 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Willis Investment Counsel lifted its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 9.8% in the 3rd quarter. Willis Investment Counsel now owns 212,377 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $9,096,000 after acquiring an additional 18,936 shares during the last quarter. 71.15% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Liquidity Services

In other news, EVP John Daunt sold 715 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.75, for a total value of $30,566.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 38,086 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,628,176.50. This represents a 1.84% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 28.06% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

About Liquidity Services

Liquidity Services, Inc. operates online marketplaces that help businesses and government agencies sell surplus, returned, and other excess assets to buyers. Its services include asset valuation, sales management, logistics, and other support for the disposition process. The company serves public-sector and commercial clients across industries including retail, manufacturing, construction, and energy. Its online platforms connect sellers with buyers in the United States and international markets.

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