LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT: NASDAQ) operates as the leading global provider of e-commerce marketplaces and software solutions powering the circular economy. The company's website is www.liquidityservicesinc.com. From the company’s description.
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What LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC does
In the company’s own words
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT: NASDAQ) operates as the leading global provider of e-commerce marketplaces and software solutions powering the circular economy. The company's website is www.liquidityservicesinc.com.
The company creates value by connecting millions of buyers and thousands of sellers through its network of leading e-commerce auction marketplaces, search engines, asset management software, and related services. Liquidity Services enables transparent and efficient recovery of value from excess items owned by business and government sellers, facilitating over 3.1 million online transactions during the past three fiscal years that generated $4.1 billion in gross merchandise volume. During fiscal year 2025, the company generated revenue of $477.7 million and grew its registered buyer base from 5.5 million to 6.0 million users.
The company operates five segments organized into three reportable divisions. GovDeals provides solutions enabling government entities and related commercial businesses to sell surplus property and real estate assets. The Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG) operates marketplaces enabling corporations to sell excess, returned, and overstocked consumer goods while offering returns management and asset recovery services. Capital Assets Group (CAG) enables commercial businesses to sell surplus assets specializing in heavy equipment, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, biopharma, and electronics. Machinio & Software Solutions comprises two operating segments: Machinio, a global search engine platform for equipment sales, and Software Solutions, the company's private-label auction and SaaS arm acquired through the January 2025 acquisition of Auction Software.
The company's marketplace network operates across over 900 product categories including consumer electronics, industrial equipment, real estate, and transportation assets. Liquidity Services offers both consignment and purchase transaction models, providing sellers with comprehensive solutions including merchandising, logistics, inventory management, and settlement services. The company's technology infrastructure leverages cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance buyer search capabilities and personalized recommendations.
Founded in November 1999 as Liquidation.com, Liquidity Services has over 25 years of industry experience with global operations connecting buyers and sellers across 160 unique country pairings. The company's competitive advantages include aggregation of supply and demand, faster transaction cycles, integrated comprehensive solutions, and technology-driven platform capabilities supporting the efficient disposition of surplus assets worldwide.
Company details
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Business Services
- Headquarters
- BETHESDA, MD
- Fiscal year end
- September
- CIK
- 1235468
- SIC
- 7389
Financial performance, year by year
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Who owns LIQUIDITY SERVICES INC — and what changed
Funds as of 2026Q2 · superinvestors as of 2026-06-30
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