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Jun 30, 2022

Liquidity Services Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Reported record quarterly GMV results, up 33%, fueled by real estate and high value equipment.

Key Takeaways

Liquidity Services announced strong Q3 fiscal year 2022 financial results, with a record Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) of $325.0 million, up 33% year-over-year. GAAP Net Income increased to $16.4 million, and GAAP Diluted EPS rose to $0.50. The company's cash balance stands at $88.3 million with zero debt.

Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) reached a record $325.0 million, a 33% increase year-over-year.

GAAP Net Income was $16.4 million, up $8.0 million from the previous year, with GAAP Diluted EPS at $0.50, up $0.26.

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $11.9 million, and Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS was $0.21.

The company maintains a strong cash position with $88.3 million and zero debt, and repurchased $5.4 million of shares during the quarter.

Total Revenue
$69.9M
Previous year: $69.7M
+0.3%
EPS
$0.21
Previous year: $0.31
-32.3%
GMV
$325M
Registered Buyers
4.84M
Previous year: 3.97M
+22.0%
Auction Participants
884K
Previous year: 617K
+43.3%
Gross Profit
$40.9M
Previous year: $41.1M
-0.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$88.3M
Previous year: $113M
-21.6%
Free Cash Flow
$13.8M
Previous year: $21.9M
-37.0%
Total Assets
$283M
Previous year: $238M
+18.6%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects GMV to range from $300 million to $330 million. GAAP Net Income is expected to range from $3.5 million to $6.5 million. GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share are expected to range from $0.10 to $0.19. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $10.0 million to $13.0 million. Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share is expected to range from $0.18 to $0.27 for Q4-FY22.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong buyer demand for heavy equipment, vehicles, and industrial manufacturing equipment globally.
  • Expertise in diverse sectors, a broad buyer base, and global reach provide key advantages to clients.
  • New real estate category and technology-led solutions are expected to drive further market penetration.
  • RSCG is expected to be a key resource for retailers managing inflation and excess inventories.
  • CAG is expected to show year-over-year growth, including completion of a significant international industrial partner purchase transaction.

Challenges Ahead

  • Global supply chains continue to experience heightened disruptions that could adjust the volume and timing of assets made available for sale.
  • GovDeals' seasonality may result in a GMV decline sequentially from its seasonally high third quarter.
  • Potential lower volumes and pricing of used vehicles may impact GovDeals' performance.
  • RSCG may face product source and mix changes that could result in lower segment gross profit as a percentage of total revenue.
  • An increased effective tax rate is expected to impact GAAP net income and EPS.