Liquidity Services Director Sells $190,125 Worth of Stock

Liquidity Services director George H. Ellis sold 7,500 shares of stock for $190,125 on August 14, 2025. The company recently reported a record gross merchandise volume of $413 million, a 9% YoY increase, and a 28% revenue increase to $119.9 million. Despite challenges from tariffs and soft vehicle prices, Liquidity Services maintained financial stability and provided optimistic guidance for Q4. The stock has a current market cap of $780.6M and a YTD price performance of -18.18%.

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) reported a robust set of financial results for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting continued growth and resilience in the face of market challenges. The company reported a 28% increase in revenue to $119.9 million, with net income surging 24% to $7.41 million. This performance was driven by a record gross merchandise volume (GMV) of $413 million, a 9% year-over-year increase, and a 28% revenue increase to $119.9 million [1].

Despite challenges such as tariffs and soft vehicle prices, Liquidity Services maintained financial stability. The company's profit margin decreased slightly to 6.2% from 6.4% in the same period last year, primarily due to higher expenses. However, the earnings per share (EPS) increased to $0.24, up from $0.20 in the previous quarter, surpassing analyst estimates by 15% [1].

The company's CEO, Bill Angrick, highlighted the strength of the asset-light model, generating operating cash flow exceeding EBITDA, and strategic investments in software, platform innovation, and marketing. The company's balance sheet remains strong, with a debt-free status and $167 million in cash for growth [2].

On August 14, 2025, Liquidity Services director George H. Ellis sold 7,500 shares of stock for $190,125. The stock has a current market cap of $780.6 million and a year-to-date (YTD) price performance of -18.18% [1].

Liquidity Services' stock price reacted positively to the earnings report, rising 6.39% on the day of the announcement, but declined slightly month-to-date, reflecting mixed short-term market reactions [2]. The company's performance has historically shown strong returns following earnings beats, with a 100% positive 30-day return rate after revenue beats over the past three years [2].

Looking ahead, Liquidity Services expects revenue to grow at an average rate of 2.6% per annum over the next two years, compared to a 6.6% growth forecast for the Commercial Services industry in the US [1]. The company provided optimistic guidance for Q4, with no explicit forward-looking guidance but expressed confidence in the strategic direction and market positioning.

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/liquidity-services-third-quarter-2025-132050636.html
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/liquidity-services-2025-q3-earnings-strong-performance-net-income-surges-23-5-2508/