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Liquidity Services operates the world's largest B2B e-commerce marketplace platform for surplus assets with over $15 billion in completed transactions to more than five million qualified buyers and 15,000 corporate an...

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Industry E-commerce Marketplaces & Circular Economy Solutions
4 named competitors
4 recent developments
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Liquidity Services, Inc. Overview

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Liquidity Services operates the world's largest B2B e-commerce marketplace platform for surplus assets with over $15 billion in completed transactions to more than five million qualified buyers and 15,000 corporate and government sellers worldwide. The company supports its clients' sustainability efforts by helping them extend the life of assets, prevent unnecessary waste and carbon emissions, and reduce the number of products headed to landfills.

Strategic Profile

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The company continues to drive operating leverage throughout its business through the smart deployment of AI and automation to improve efficiency, strengthen decision making, and elevate customer experience. The company operates four reportable segments: GovDeals, Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG), Capital Assets Group (CAG), and Machinio & Software Solutions, with the majority of its revenue generated from RSCG, which enables corporations in the United States and Canada to sell excess, returned, and overstocked consumer goods.

Competitive Landscape

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Top competitors include Li Tong Group, IronPlanet, Fidelitone, and B. Riley Financial. Liquidity Services differentiates through its extensive B2B marketplace scale, strong buyer qualification to reduce fraud risk, and integrated software solutions. The platform offers competitive advantages in heavy equipment markets including lower commission rates, reduced transportation costs, flexible sale terms, and data-driven reserve prices combined with a strong buyer base leading to high recovery rates.

Industry Context

Liquidity Services, Inc. operates in E-commerce Marketplaces & Circular Economy Solutions.

Key facts

Founded: 1999 · Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland · Revenue: $121.2M (Q1 FY2026) · Market cap: $970M

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  • GAAP net income rose 29% and adjusted EBITDA rose 38% year-over-year, driven by margin improvements and operating leverage.
  • GovDeals segment achieved 7% GMV growth with over 500 new agency clients, and direct profit grew 13% year-over-year.
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Q1 FY2026 earnings reported with 29% increase in GAAP net income despite 1% revenue decline; strong cash position of $181.4M with zero debt
  • Q1 FY2026GovDeals signed 500+ new agency clients and heavy equipment segment achieved 27% organic GMV growth
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Equipment MarketplaceOnline heavy equipment auctions and marketplace platform→Online Liquidation PlatformDiversified financial services with liquidation auctions→Asset Trading PlatformHeavy equipment trading and marketplace solutions→Industrial Equipment MarketplaceEquipment and asset marketplace platform→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Liquidity Services, Inc. do?+
Liquidity Services operates the world's largest B2B e-commerce marketplace platform for surplus assets with over $15 billion in completed transactions to more than five million qualified buyers and 15,000 corporate an...
What is Liquidity Services, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Liquidity Services, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Liquidity Services, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Equipment Marketplace, Online Liquidation Platform, Asset Trading Platform, Industrial Equipment Marketplace. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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