LQDTConsumer Cyclical · Internet RetailThe 2 Wall Street analysts covering Liquidity Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $51 — +18.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 98 of 100 as at 14 Sept 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Liquidity Services, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (97): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Growth (44): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (41): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LQDT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.5% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
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| 21 May 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | $44 |
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| 4 May 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 6 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 3 Feb 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Dec 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Dec 2024 | Craig-Hallum | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Dec 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Dec 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 Aug 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Aug 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LQDT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Sept 2026, Liquidity Services, Inc. returned +58.4% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 17% of US stocks
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
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Higher than 47% of US stocks
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Higher than 85% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Liquidity Services, Inc. has a market value of $1.3B and an enterprise value of $1.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $489.6M. The latest quarter grew 8.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $33.3M, a 6.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.02.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $90.0M.
Liquidity Services, Inc. spent $17.6M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 42.2×; forward P/E: 23.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Liquidity Services, Inc. employs 818 people — $599K of revenue per employee.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is launching an online surplus auction on GovDeals, featuring an operational Airbus helicopter, following recent success with online auctions on the platform.
Why it matters — GovDeals is operated by Liquidity Services, so a new government surplus auction listing indicates continued use and demand for its marketplace.
Machinio announced new marketplace features — Dealer Profiles and a Service Directory — designed to increase buyer confidence in machinery and equipment purchases. The features aim to improve seller visibility and connect buyers with trusted providers throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Why it matters — LQDT watchers would care because improved machinery and equipment marketplace features reflect broader industry trends in building buyer trust that could resonate within the marketplace space LQDT operates in.
Zacks Investment Research published an article highlighting three reasons growth investors may favor Liquidity Services, citing that the company possesses solid growth attributes that could help it outperform the market.
Why it matters — A LQDT watcher would care because the coverage points to the company's growth characteristics as a potential driver of market outperformance.
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT), along with OSCR and GEO, was added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on September 2, 2026. The recognition was announced in a Zacks Investment Research report.
Why it matters — A Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum listing could signal increased investor attention and interest in LQDT's stock performance.
Matrix Wildfire is conducting its first-ever online surplus auction on GovDeals, the marketplace operated by Liquidity Services. The auction marks the organization's debut use of the platform for selling surplus equipment and specialty assets.
Why it matters — It signals continued adoption and expansion of GovDeals, a Liquidity Services marketplace, potentially broadening the platform's seller base and transaction volume.
The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Liquidity Services, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $51, with estimates ranging from $50 to $52. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 2 analysts covering Liquidity Services, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Liquidity Services, Inc. 98 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Sept 2026, Liquidity Services, Inc. ranks 98 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +18.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Liquidity Services, Inc. 98 out of 100 as at 14 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Liquidity Services, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LQDT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $50 to $52 over the next 12 months.
Liquidity Services, Inc. returned +58.4% over the 12 months to 14 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Liquidity Services Inc. is an e-commerce marketplace and software solutions company that helps businesses and government organizations manage, value, and sell surplus assets.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 10 Sept 2026): "Mississippi Department of Public Safety Launches Online Surplus Auction on GovDeals". The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is launching an online surplus auction on GovDeals, featuring an operational Airbus helicopter, following recent success with online auctions on the platform.
Liquidity Services Inc. is an e-commerce marketplace and software solutions company that helps businesses and government organizations manage, value, and sell surplus assets. Liquidity Services Inc. operates online marketplaces and auction platforms for categories such as excess inventory, returned goods, industrial equipment, vehicle fleets, and government surplus property. Its main business segments include GovDeals, Retail Supply Chain Group, Capital Assets Group, and Machinio, each focused on connecting sellers with qualified buyers through specialized digital channels. The company also provides supporting services such as asset valuation, marketing, compliance, buyer access, returns management, and sales execution. Liquidity Services Inc. plays a role in the circular economy by extending the useful life of assets and creating efficient resale channels across commercial, industrial, and public-sector markets.
CEO Mr. William Paul Angrick III · 818 employees · United States · https://liquidityservices.com
