- Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) is a leading global provider of e-commerce marketplaces and software solutions that facilitate the circular economy by connecting sellers of surplus and returned goods with value-seeking buyers.
- In fiscal Q1 2026, Liquidity Services reported a GAAP net income of $7.5 million, up 29%, and a non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $18.1 million, up 38%, reflecting strong market share expansion and buyer participation.
- The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including retail and government, with notable platforms like GovDeals and a focus on categories such as consumer electronics and industrial equipment.
- Ideal buyers include retailers and government agencies looking to efficiently manage surplus inventory and returns, addressing the growing e-commerce return market estimated at over $100 billion annually in the U.S.
Sales and Support is the largest functional group with 118 employees, accounting for about one-quarter of the organization. Operations follows closely with 100 people, underscoring the heavy logistical focus required for managing returns, surplus, and auction services. Finance and Administration (70) and Business Management (58) provide a solid back-office and strategic foundation, while technical capabilities are spread across Engineering (48) and Marketing & Product (35), together making up roughly one-fifth of total staff. Smaller yet essential teams in IT, Program & Project Management, Human Resources, and other specialty areas round out the remaining headcount.
Employee data indicates a highly distributed model: 329 team members are classified under "Other," reflecting remote or smaller unlisted sites and representing close to 70 % of total staff. Among named locations, Phoenix, AZ hosts the largest group with 43 employees, followed by Washington, DC with 30. Indianapolis, Dallas, Houston, Oklahoma City, Columbus, and Montgomery each support single-digit to mid-teens staffing levels, while a small contingent of four employees is based in London, UK. This spread suggests Liquidity Services leverages both centralized hubs and flexible remote talent to serve its marketplace operations.
