LQDT
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Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) closed at $28.64 as of 2026-03-20, trading 33.9% above its 200-week moving average of $21.40. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 33.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 37, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.5x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 998 weeks of data, LQDT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 55 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LQDT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +8.8%.
With a market cap of $888 million, LQDT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.1%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 14.7%. The stock trades at 4.1x book value.
Over the past 19.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LQDT would have grown to $157, compared to $656 for the S&P 500. LQDT has returned 2.4% annualized vs 10.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 17.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: LQDT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LQDT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying LQDT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +9.8% after 12 months (median +11.0%), compared to +13.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 56% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +122.0% vs +34.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LQDT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LQDT has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +8.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Feb 2010 | 133 | 63.9% | -14.9% | +121.8% |
| Mar 2010 | May 2010 | 7 | 7.1% | +36.6% | +138.5% |
| Oct 2013 | Jan 2019 | 274 | 81.2% | -57.2% | +5.9% |
| Feb 2019 | Mar 2019 | 5 | 7.7% | -32.5% | +306.8% |
| Apr 2019 | Aug 2019 | 19 | 20.1% | -27.1% | +338.6% |
| Sep 2019 | Aug 2020 | 45 | 55.8% | +11.4% | +318.1% |
| Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | 1 | 1.6% | +33.8% | +123.7% |
| Feb 2023 | May 2023 | 12 | 7.5% | +17.4% | +118.0% |
| Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 3.9% | +112.1% | +85.7% |
| Average | 55 | — | +8.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LQDT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) is currently 33.9% above its 200-week moving average of $21.40. It would need to fall to $21.40 to cross below the line.
What is LQDT's 200-week moving average price?
Liquidity Services, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $21.40 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when LQDT drops below its 200-week moving average?
LQDT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +8.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 55 weeks on average.
Is LQDT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LQDT as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 37. Free cash flow yield is 7.1%. Return on equity is 14.7%. Price-to-book is 4.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LQDT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 19.2 years, $100 invested in LQDT would have grown to $157, compared to $656 for the S&P 500. That's 2.4% annualized vs 10.3% for the index. LQDT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20