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Liquidity Services

Liquidity Services Inc is an online auction marketplace. It manages and sells inventory and equipment for business and government clients by operating a network of e-commerce marketplaces that enable buyers and sellers to transact in an efficient, automated environment offering across different product categories. The company has four reportable segments: GovDeals, Capital Assets Group (CAG), Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG), and Machinio. It generates majority of its revenue from Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG) segment which consists of marketplaces that enable corporations located in the United States and Canada to sell excess, returned, and overstocked consumer goods. Geographically, a substantial portion the company's revenue is generated from its business in United States.

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Barrington Research analyst Gary Prestopino maintains Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $35 to $40.

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Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Liquidity Services, Raises Price Target to $40

Craig-Hallum analyst George Sutton maintains Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $28 to $37.

Craig-Hallum Maintains Buy on Liquidity Services, Raises Price Target to $37

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Nuburu (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURU#AMEX">BURU</a>) shares moved upwards by 75.4% to $0.43 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $8.5 million. </li>
<li>Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>) shares rose 19.99% to $30.9. The company's market cap stands at $943.4 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Surf Air Mobility (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRFM#NYSE">SRFM</a>) stock rose 17.1% to $3.97. The company's market cap stands at $61.5 million. </li>
<li>Intelligent Living (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILAG#NASDAQ">ILAG</a>) stock moved upwards by 15.76% to $0.95. The company's market cap stands at $17.1 million. </li>
<li>Staffing 360 Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STAF#NASDAQ">STAF</a>) shares increased by 13.52% to $2.35. The company's market cap stands at $3.5 million. </li>
<li>Tigo Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYGO#NASDAQ">TYGO</a>) shares increased by 9.31% to $0.93. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $56.4 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Samfine Creation Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFHG#NASDAQ">SFHG</a>) stock declined by 39.7% to $1.84 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $41.0 million. </li>
<li>FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAIN#NASDAQ">FTAIN</a>) stock declined by 14.13% to $22.0. </li>
<li>Chicago Rivet &amp; Machine (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVR#AMEX">CVR</a>) stock declined by 11.55% to $14.01. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $13.5 million. </li>
<li>XCHG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XCH#NASDAQ">XCH</a>) shares decreased by 8.87% to $23.74. The company's market cap stands at $1.4 billion. </li>
<li>TPI Composites (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPIC#NASDAQ">TPIC</a>) stock declined by 8.34% to $1.32. The company's market cap stands at $62.7 million. </li>
<li>Galaxy Payroll Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLXG#NASDAQ">GLXG</a>) stock decreased by 8.26% to $1.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $18.0 million. 
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U.S. stocks traded lower toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones index falling around 200 points on Thursday.
The Dow traded down 0.46% to 43,947.18 while the NASDAQ fell 0.38% to 19,957.81. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.34% to 6,063.38.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer staples shares jumped by 0.5% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, health care shares fell by 0.5%.
Top Headline
Shares of Ciena Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) jumped more than 15% on Thursday after the company released fourth-quarter results.
The company reported a fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 revenue decline of 0.5% year-on-year to $1.124 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.104 billion. The American telecommunications networking equipment and software services supplier reported adjusted EPS of 54 cents, missing the analyst consensus estimate of 66 cents.
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<li>Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>) shares shot up 32% to $34.02 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Shares of Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRVI#NASDAQ">TRVI</a>) got a boost, surging 72% to $4.28 after the company announced positive outcomes for the treatment of patients from its chronic cough Phase 2b CORAL trial.</li>
<li>3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDD#NYSE">DDD</a>) shares were also up, gaining 21% to $4.07 after the company inked a definitive agreement to sell its Geomagic software portfolio to Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence Division for $123 million.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Sacks Parente Golf, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGC#NASDAQ">SPGC</a>) shares dropped 74% to $0.37 after the company priced an upsized $8.4 million underwritten public offering of 7 million common units at $1.20 per unit.</li>
<li>Shares of Keros Therapeutics, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KROS#NASDAQ">KROS</a>) were down 74% to $18.12 after the company announced it halted treatment in the 3.0 mg/kg and 4.5 mg/kg arms of its ongoing TROPOS trial due to safety concerns..</li>
<li>The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOVE#NASDAQ">LOVE</a>) was down, falling 27% to $27.38 after the company reported mixed third-quarter financial results.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.1% to $70.38 while gold traded down 1.7% at $2,709.40.
Silver traded down 4.1% to $31.630 on Thursday, while copper fell 0.6% to $4.2400.
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European shares were mixed today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.14%, Germany's DAX rose 0.13% and France's CAC 40 fell 0.03%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index slipped 0.21%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.12%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1.21%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 1.20%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.85% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.29%.
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<li>U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 17,000 from the previous week to a reading of 242,000 during the first week of December, compared to market estimates of 220,000.</li>
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 0.2% on Thursday.
Shares of Ciena Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) rose sharply during Thursday's session after the company reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42460647/ciena-q4-earnings-misses-eps-estimates-margins-decline-names-new-chair">better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results.</a>
Ciena reported a fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 revenue decline of 0.5% year-on-year to $1.124 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.104 billion.
Ciena shares jumped 14.8% to $84.11 on Thursday.
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<li>Jupiter Neurosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JUNS#NASDAQ">JUNS</a>) shares jumped 32.4% to $15.23.</li>
<li>Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>) shares climbed 31.6% to $33.88 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMX#NASDAQ">HIMX</a>) shares gained 25.4% to $8.40.</li>
<li>Akso Health Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHG#NASDAQ">AHG</a>) surged 21.4% to $1.0461.</li>
<li>3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDD#NYSE">DDD</a>) gained 19.5% to $4.0288 after the company inked a definitive agreement to sell its Geomagic software portfolio to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/g42453783/3d-systems-announces-sale-of-geomagic-software-portfolio">Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence Division for $123 million</a>.</li>
<li>Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>) rose 19.1% to $23.73.</li>
<li>Gambling.com Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAMB#NASDAQ">GAMB</a>) gained 17.3% to $15.56 after the company announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Odds Holdings.</li>
<li>Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) jumped 15.5% to $12.51 after the company announced it authorized a new corporate structure. Also, Guggenheim maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised its price target from $11 to $12.5.</li>
<li>Radiopharm Theranostics Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RADX#NASDAQ">RADX</a>) gained 15.2% to $6.60.</li>
<li>Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>) gained 11.4% to $29.74 after Jones Trading initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $36. Also, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating.</li>
<li>Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) rose 10.2% to $12.97 following a report from The Wall Street Journal indicating activist investor Starboard Value has taken a stake in the company.</li>
<li>Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>) gained 6.7% to $25.19 after Baird raised its price target on the stock from $15 to $32.</li>
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U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling by 0.2% on Thursday.
The Dow traded down 0.18% to 44,067.70 while the NASDAQ fell 0.33% to 19,969.33. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.24% to 6,069.33.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Real estate shares jumped by 0.7% on Thursday.
In trading on Thursday, energy shares fell by 0.6%.
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Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) shares fell around 13% on Thursday following the company's release of a revenue forecast that fell short of expectations.
The company said it expects first-quarter revenue to be in the range of $5.63 billion to $5.68 billion versus estimates of $5.73 billion. The company anticipates first-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.95 to $5 per share versus estimates of $4.95 per share.
The company reported revenue of $5.61 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $5.54 billion. Adjusted earnings per share were $4.81, exceeding analyst predictions of $4.66 per share.
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<li>Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>) shares shot up 26% to $32.51 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Shares of Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRVI#NASDAQ">TRVI</a>) got a boost, surging 60% to $3.9880 after the company announced positive outcomes for the treatment of patients from its chronic cough Phase 2b CORAL trial.</li>
<li>3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDD#NYSE">DDD</a>) shares were also up, gaining 17% to $3.9300 after the company inked a definitive agreement to sell its Geomagic software portfolio to Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence Division for $123 million.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Sacks Parente Golf, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGC#NASDAQ">SPGC</a>) shares dropped 80% to $0.2950 after the company priced an upsized $8.4 million underwritten public offering of 7 million common units at $1.20 per unit.</li>
<li>Shares of Keros Therapeutics, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KROS#NASDAQ">KROS</a>) were down 74% to $18.00 after the company announced it halted treatment in the 3.0 mg/kg and 4.5 mg/kg arms of its ongoing TROPOS trial due to safety concerns..</li>
<li>The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOVE#NASDAQ">LOVE</a>) was down, falling 25% to $28.39 after the company reported mixed third-quarter financial results.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 1.6% to $69.17 while gold traded down 1.9% at $2,705.80.
Silver traded down 3.9% to $31.67 on Thursday, while copper fell 0.7% to $4.2330.
Euro zone
European shares were mixed today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.09%, Germany's DAX rose 0.15% and France's CAC 40 gained 0.07%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index slipped 0.06%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.12%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mostly higher on Thursday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1.21%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 1.20%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.85% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.29%.
Economics
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<li>U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 17,000 from the previous week to a reading of 242,000 during the first week of December, compared to market estimates of 220,000.</li>
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<li>U.S. natural-gas stocks fell 190 billion cubic feet to 3.747 trillion cubic feet in the week ended Dec. 6, compared to market estimates of a 170 billion cubic feet decline.</li>
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Barrington Research analyst Gary Prestopino maintains Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $27 to $35.

Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Liquidity Services, Raises Price Target to $35

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Liquidity Services shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Guidance

Liquidity Services Expects Q1 Adj EPS Of $0.18-$0.26 Vs $0.22 Est

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.32 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.28 by 14.29 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $106.900 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $93.049 million by 14.89 percent. This is a 33.70 percent increase over sales of $79.957 million the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Liquidity Services Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $0.32 Beats $0.28 Estimate, Sales $106.900M Beat $93.049M Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Live Ventures (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIVE#NASDAQ">LIVE</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Lovesac (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOVE#NASDAQ">LOVE</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.28 per share on revenue of $155.26 million. 
• Ciena (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIEN#NYSE">CIEN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $1.10 billion. 
• Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEE#NASDAQ">LEE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $169.88 million. 
• AstroNova (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALOT#NASDAQ">ALOT</a>) is expected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $93.05 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Quanex Building Prods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NX#NYSE">NX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $491.94 million. 
• RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.64 per share on revenue of $811.81 million. 
• Electrovaya (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELVA#NASDAQ">ELVA</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $11.50 million. 
• Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.79 per share on revenue of $62.08 billion. 
• Broadcom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.38 per share on revenue of $14.09 billion. 
• Natuzzi (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTZ#NYSE">NTZ</a>) is likely to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Good Times Restaurants (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTIM#NASDAQ">GTIM</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
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Earnings Scheduled For December 12, 2024

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2024-12-12. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Liquidity Services will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.28. 
Investors in Liquidity Services are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.04 in the last quarter, leading to a 5.76% increase in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Liquidity Services's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.26</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.30</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.26</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>6.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733925650_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Tracking Liquidity Services's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Liquidity Services were trading at $25.15 as of December 10. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 48.03%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Opinions on Liquidity Services</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Liquidity Services.
With 1 analyst ratings, Liquidity Services has a consensus rating of Outperform. The average one-year price target is $27.0, indicating a potential 7.36% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Viad, Healthcare Services Group and Matthews International, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Viad is maintaining an Outperform status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $47.5, indicating a potential 88.87% upside.</li>
<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Buy trajectory for Healthcare Services Group, with an average 1-year price target of $14.5, implying a potential 42.35% downside.</li>
<li>The prevailing sentiment among analysts is an Buy trajectory for Matthews International, with an average 1-year price target of $40.0, implying a potential 59.05% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Snapshot: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for Viad, Healthcare Services Group and Matthews International, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Liquidity Services</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>15.90%</td>
<td>$49.40M</td>
<td>3.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Viad</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>24.54%</td>
<td>$92.55M</td>
<td>51.43%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Healthcare Services Group</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>4.07%</td>
<td>$63.42M</td>
<td>2.92%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthews International</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-6.97%</td>
<td>$117.33M</td>
<td>-14.49%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Liquidity Services ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth and Gross Profit, while it is in the middle for Return on Equity.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Liquidity Services</h3>
Liquidity Services Inc is an online auction marketplace. It manages and sells inventory and equipment for business and government clients by operating a network of e-commerce marketplaces that enable buyers and sellers to transact in an efficient, automated environment offering across different product categories. The company has four reportable segments: GovDeals, Capital Assets Group (CAG), Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG), and Machinio. It generates majority of its revenue from Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG) segment which consists of marketplaces that enable corporations located in the United States and Canada to sell excess, returned, and overstocked consumer goods. Geographically, a substantial portion the company's revenue is generated from its business in United States.
<h3>Breaking Down Liquidity Services's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Liquidity Services showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 15.9% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Liquidity Services's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 6.41% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Liquidity Services's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.57%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Liquidity Services's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.91%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Liquidity Services's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.09, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
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Barrington Research analyst Gary Prestopino maintains Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $27 price target.

Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Liquidity Services, Maintains $27 Price Target

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Liquidity Services Selected By Oil And Gas Exploration And Production Company To Sell More Than 30 Cameron, Watson Corsair, Rig Works, And Franks Workover Rigs And Associated Surplus Assets In West Texas.

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Liquidity Services Announced The Sealed Bid Auction Of Energy Surplus Assets For An Integrated Oil And Gas Partner. 3 Unused, Uninstalled ANGI Compressed Natural Gas Refueling Stations

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Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>), a leading global commerce company powering the circular economy and Tiger Group, a major asset valuation, advisory and disposition services provider, have announced the fifth auction in a series of court-ordered auctions related to the bankruptcy of national energy services firm El Dorado Gas &amp; Oil (Bankruptcy Case No. 23-51715). More than 230 energy assets based in Three Rivers, Texas are currently available until August 28, 2024 on <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=XAxpyakpjIf0mxQSaWt5twSaCA6ZenL97EpMRHzLqAUEedmiH4bTHc7nNRAtK0vtOcrQOAwkmvrGud6Amo-ua__AQlt_nrI-XNwrPYnoC6keRlLfqQDwWa3Xa-5EqVAbSHZfLwxvd7f9uU4LHJbxHkABzL300hyYvuWxLE1Md-GdxZ_k5NyaH65a4-p650sLj3p2MZ5bEZ8FwbFH8PD1C7uAlHr9yCXJXt579TSCQ-Coa1oGNBrc4lP0mMwYZ-YiRHTqGt7cO8kWK6LgyNTWnw==">AllSurplus.com</a>.

Liquidity Services And Tiger Group Announce The Fifth Auction In A Series Of Court-Ordered Auctions Related To The Bankruptcy Of National Energy Services Firm El Dorado Gas & Oil; Shares See A Pop To The Upside

During the last three months, 4 analysts shared their evaluations of Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDT#NASDAQ">LQDT</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $27.0, with a high estimate of $27.00 and a low estimate of $27.00. The current average, unchanged from the previous average price target, holds steady. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723147522_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Liquidity Services among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Gary Prestopino</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Prestopino</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Prestopino</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Prestopino</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Liquidity Services. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Liquidity Services compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Liquidity Services's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Liquidity Services's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LQDT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Liquidity Services analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Liquidity Services</h2>
Liquidity Services Inc is an online auction marketplace. It manages and sells inventory and equipment for business and government clients by operating a network of e-commerce marketplaces that enable buyers and sellers to transact in an efficient, automated environment offering across different product categories. The company has four reportable segments: GovDeals, Capital Assets Group (CAG), Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG), and Machinio. It generates majority of its revenue from Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG) segment which consists of marketplaces that enable corporations located in the United States and Canada to sell excess, returned, and overstocked consumer goods. Geographically, a substantial portion the company's revenue is generated from its business in United States.
<h3>Liquidity Services's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Liquidity Services's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 12.28%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Liquidity Services's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 6.24%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Liquidity Services's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.47%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Liquidity Services's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.96%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.07.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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