Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) CFO Jorge Celaya Sells 11,303 Shares of Stock

Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT) CFO Jorge Celaya sold 11,303 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $35.24, for a total value of $398,317.72. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 50,965 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,796,006.60. The trade was a 18.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.

Jorge Celaya also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, May 28th, Jorge Celaya sold 6,098 shares of Liquidity Services stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.40, for a total value of $221,967.20.
• On Wednesday, May 27th, Jorge Celaya sold 5,320 shares of Liquidity Services stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.06, for a total value of $191,839.20.

Liquidity Services Trading Up 0.7%

Shares of NASDAQ LQDT opened at $36.33 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $1.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.06 and a beta of 1.10. Liquidity Services, Inc. has a 12 month low of $21.67 and a 12 month high of $38.83. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $33.12 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $31.34.

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The business services provider reported $0.35 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.30 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $120.73 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $52.86 million. Liquidity Services had a return on equity of 18.49% and a net margin of 6.30%.Liquidity Services has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.300-0.390 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Liquidity Services, Inc. will post 1 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have commented on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Liquidity Services from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 23rd. Barrington Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $44.00 price objective on shares of Liquidity Services in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Weiss Ratings raised Liquidity Services from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Liquidity Services from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $44.00.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in LQDT. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 20.7% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 2,114 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $71,000 after buying an additional 363 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 57,698 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $1,749,000 after buying an additional 426 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 3.9% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 17,753 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $487,000 after buying an additional 660 shares in the last quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH boosted its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 7.6% during the 3rd quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 10,002 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $274,000 after buying an additional 703 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Diversified Trust Co boosted its holdings in shares of Liquidity Services by 9.0% during the 1st quarter. Diversified Trust Co now owns 8,955 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $274,000 after buying an additional 742 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.15% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Liquidity Services

Here are the key news stories impacting Liquidity Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The company’s latest quarter topped expectations, with EPS and revenue both beating estimates, and management recently reiterated guidance. That stronger operating performance is a key reason investors have been willing to bid the stock higher. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Liquidity Services also announced that senior leadership, including CEO Bill Angrick and CFO Jorge Celaya, will participate in upcoming investor conferences, which can help reinforce the company’s growth story and keep investor attention on the stock. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is mixed but constructive overall, with Barrington Research maintaining an “Outperform” rating and a $44 target, while the broader consensus remains “Hold.”
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider selling could temper enthusiasm. CFO Jorge Celaya sold shares in multiple transactions, and additional sales were reported by SVP Steven Weiskircher and insider Novelette Murray. Investors sometimes view repeated insider selling as a sign executives are taking profits near current levels. Article Title

About Liquidity Services

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.