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Dec 31, 2023

Liquidity Services Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Liquidity Services' first quarter demonstrated GMV growth driven by the Public Sector and Industrial Clients, along with double-digit growth in auction participants and strong recovery for clients.

Key Takeaways

Liquidity Services reported a mixed Q1 2024 with a 13% increase in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) to $305.9 million but a 1% decrease in revenue to $71.3 million. GAAP net income decreased to $1.9 million, with EPS at $0.06. The company saw growth in its GovDeals and Machinio segments, while RSCG and CAG were impacted by product mix and delayed sales events.

GMV increased by 13% to $305.9 million, driven by growth in the GovDeals segment.

Revenue decreased slightly by 1% to $71.3 million.

GAAP Net Income decreased to $1.9 million, with EPS at $0.06.

Acquired Sierra Auction Management, Inc. to strengthen position in online vehicle and equipment sales.

Total Revenue
$71.3M
Previous year: $72.3M
-1.3%
EPS
$0.14
Previous year: $0.19
-26.3%
Registered Buyers
5.2M
Previous year: 5M
+4.0%
Auction Participants
848K
Previous year: 744K
+14.0%
Completed Transactions
239K
Previous year: 214K
+11.7%
Gross Profit
$70.9M
Previous year: $40.5M
+75.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$98.6M
Previous year: $76.2M
+29.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$10.6M
Previous year: -$11.9M
-10.7%
Total Assets
$278M
Previous year: $269M
+3.4%

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Forward Guidance

Liquidity Services anticipates sequential increases from fiscal first quarter 2024 results in the second quarter, including an expected seasonal improvement for the RSCG segment. The company projects a potential new quarterly record for GMV and normalized growth in profitability metrics.

Positive Outlook

  • GMV is expected to range from $320 million to $350 million.
  • GAAP Net Income is expected to range from $3.0 million to $6.0 million.
  • GAAP Diluted EPS is expected to range from $0.09 to $0.19.
  • Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $9.0 million to $12.0 million.
  • Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS is expected to range from $0.17 to $0.27.

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued mix shift to the consignment model may lower revenue as a percent of GMV.
  • Variability in the inventory product mix handled by our RSCG segment can cause a change in revenues.
  • GMV from real estate transactions can be subject to significant variability.
  • Continued variability in project size and timing within our CAG segment.
  • Q2-FY24 effective tax rate (ETR) is expected to range from approximately 21% to 27%.