LKQ Corporation (LKQ)
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- symbol LKQ
- Rev/Share 54.3806
- Book/Share 25.5451
- PB 1.3032
- Debt/Equity 0.7742
- CurrentRatio 1.6729
- ROIC 0.066
- MktCap 8521108340.0
- FreeCF/Share 3.3099
- PFCF 10.0603
- PE 13.8294
- Debt/Assets 0.3343
- DivYield 0.036
- ROE 0.0956
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | LKQ | Stephens | -- | Overweight | -- | $39 | Dec. 10, 2025 |
| Initiation | LKQ | Barclays | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $33 | Nov. 12, 2025 |
News
LKQ Q4 Earnings Miss Expectations, Revenues Decline Y/Y
Published: February 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
LKQ posts Q4 earnings miss as revenues slip year over year, though sales top estimates and 2026 guidance signals mixed growth outlook.
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LKQ (LKQ) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for LKQ (LKQ) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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LKQ (LKQ) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
LKQ (LKQ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.65 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.8 per share a year ago.
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Barron's 100 Sustainable Dividend Dogs Fetch 1 Ideal February Buy Of 31 "Safer" Picks
Published: February 17, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Barron's 2025 Top 100 Sustainable Companies, ranked via Calvert's ESG metrics, highlight dividend-paying 'dogs' with strong yield and potential upside. Yield-based analysis identifies Robert Half, Regions Financial, and others as offering dividends exceeding share prices, with Regions uniquely 'safer' by free cash flow. Analyst forecasts suggest 17.46%–42.16% net gains for select ESG 'dogs' by February 2027, with average risk 12% below the market.
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LKQ (LKQ) Q4 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for LKQ (LKQ), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2025.
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LKQ Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Published: January 22, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ANTIOCH, Tenn., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund Q4 2025 Performance Discussion And Portfolio Activity
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Online travel agency Expedia, our top overall contributor in Q4, drove performance in the consumer discretionary sector. Our top performers in the energy and financials sectors were NOV, a provider of oilfield equipment, technology and expertise, and First Citizens, a North Carolina-based bank. Our largest new purchase was Houston-headquartered Prosperity BancShares, the fifth-largest bank in Texas.
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Here's Why You Should Retain LKQ Stock in Your Portfolio Now
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
LKQ leans on acquisitions and major cost cuts for growth, even as repairable-claim softness and European weakness pressure its outlook.
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3 Auto Replacement Parts Stocks to Benefit From Aging Fleet
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LKQ, DORM and SMP are set to benefit as rising vehicle age boosts demand despite tariff and complexity pressures.
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Exclusive: LKQ taps Bank of America to sell specialty parts business, sources say
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral
Auto parts supplier LKQ is planning to sell Keystone Automotive Industries, its specialty parts division, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the company faces pressure from investors to sell some assets to maximize shareholder value.
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LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Presents at 49th Annual Automotive Symposium Transcript
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
LKQ Corporation ( LKQ ) 49th Annual Automotive Symposium November 4, 2025 11:30 AM EST Company Participants Justin Jude - President, CEO & Director Rick Galloway - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Brian Sponheimer - Gabelli Funds, LLC Presentation Brian Sponheimer Gabelli Funds, LLC All right. So moving along, we now have LKQ Corp., which keeping along with the theme we touched on yesterday, financial engineering.
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Activist fund Ananym steps up calls for LKQ to sell European business
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Ananym Capital has intensified its call for auto-parts supplier LKQ to sell its European business, stressing that there are interested buyers and that the proceeds could be used to buy back shares, according to a letter to LKQ's board on Friday that was seen by Reuters.
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LKQ's Q3 Earnings Outpace Estimates, Revenues Fall Short
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LKQ's Q3 earnings beat estimates, with European and Specialty segments exceeding both sales and EBITDA estimates.
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LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
LKQ Corporation ( LKQ ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 30, 2025 8:00 AM EDT Company Participants Joseph Boutross - Vice President of Investor Relations Justin Jude - President, CEO & Director Rick Galloway - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Craig Kennison - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Jash Patwa - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Patrick Buckley - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Hello, everyone.
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LKQ (LKQ) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for LKQ (LKQ) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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LKQ (LKQ) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LKQ (LKQ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.84 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.74 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.88 per share a year ago.
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100 Barron's Sustainable Dividend Dogs: 4 Ideal October Buys; 9 To Watch; 49 "Safer"
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Barron's 2025 list of 100 top sustainable companies, ranked by Calvert's ESG criteria, highlights 82 dividend payers ideal for yield-based analysis. Top-ten October 2025 Sustainable dividend-dogs, Regions Financial, Hormel, Air Products, PPG, Interpublic, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Stanley Black & Decker, Robert Half, Avient, and LKQ, ranged 24.25% 49.98% in one-year net-gains. $5k invested in the lowest-priced five of ten top-yield Sustainable companies showed 12.38% more net gain than from $5k invested in all ten per October 10 data.
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LKQ Corporation Completes the Sale of its Self Service Segment
Published: October 01, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ANTIOCH, Tenn., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced it has completed its previously announced agreement to sell its Self Service segment (“Pick Your Part”) to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, LLC for an enterprise value of $410 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
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LKQ Corporation Appoints Automotive Industry Leader John Mendel as Chairman of the Board
Published: August 21, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Guhan Subramanian Retires as Chairman and Intends to Retire from the Board on January 1, 2026 Guhan Subramanian Retires as Chairman and Intends to Retire from the Board on January 1, 2026
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100 Sustainable Dividend Dogs: 47 "Safer", 3 Ideal August Buys, And 7 To Watch
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I analyze Barron's top 100 sustainable companies, focusing on dividend payers and using the dogcatcher yield-based strategy to identify value opportunities. Seven out of 83 dividend-paying sustainable stocks currently meet the ideal of annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their share price, signaling potential buys. Analyst targets project 20.21% to 45.71% net gains for the top ten ESG dividend stocks by August 2026, with average risk below the market.
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LKQ Corporation: Undervalued Parts Powerhouse Poised For Long-Term Recovery
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
LKQ controls a large portion of the US salvage and aftermarket collision parts market. They benefit greatly from a network across North America and Europe. Their scale, material recycling, CAPA‑certified quality, and “Promise of Protection” warranties create cost advantages that should serve as sustainable moats. I also believe that LKQ is well-positioned to continue strengthening its repair‑shop, insurer, and customer relationships with new partnerships and leaner initiatives.
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LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Joseph P. Boutross - Vice President of Investor Relations Justin L.
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LKQ Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates, Slashes FY25 Guidance
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
LKQ posts weak Q2 earnings, trims FY25 revenue and EPS forecasts as segment EBITDA and sales broadly disappoint.
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LKQ (LKQ) Lags Q2 Earnings Estimates
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
LKQ (LKQ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.87 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.93 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.98 per share a year ago.
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3 Ideal July Buys And 7 To Watch From 47 'Safer' Dividends In 100 Barron's Sustainable Dogs
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Barron's eighth annual (2025) ranking of sustainable companies started with the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies by market value, then ranked each by performance for five key constituencies: shareholders, employees, customers, community, and planet. Top-yielding sustainable stocks like Avient, Interpublic, and Campbell's offer attractive net gain potential, with average analyst-estimated returns of 26.26% for the top ten. Seventeen dividend payers show negative free cash flow margins, signaling caution; only three 'safer' stocks—Campbell's, Regions Financial, and Hormel—meet the ideal dividend-to-price ratio.
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LKQ Corporation to Release Second Quarter 2025 Results on Thursday, July 24, 2025
Published: June 26, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ANTIOCH, Tenn., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) will release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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LKQ Corporation: Quietly Crushing It Again
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
LKQ Corporation: Quietly Crushing It Again
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Here's Why You Should Retain LKQ Stock in Your Portfolio Now
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
LKQ is set to benefit from strategic acquisitions and a restructuring plan despite weak demand in the light vehicle and RV product lines.
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LKQ Corporation: Staying Neutral Is The Most Sensible Move
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Hold rating due to negative organic growth, margin pressure, and tariff risks not factored into guidance, making the outlook uncertain. 1Q25 results show revenue decline across all segments, with North America, Europe, and Specialty facing significant challenges and margin contractions. Management's FY25 outlook excludes potential tariff impacts, raising concerns about cost inflation and volume pressure affecting future performance.
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LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Justin Jude - President and CEO Rick Galloway - SVP and CFO Joe Boutross – VP, IR Conference Call Participants Scott Stember - ROTH MKM Craig Kennison - Robert W. Baird Jash Patwa - J.P.
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About LKQ Corporation (LKQ)
- IPO Date 2003-10-06
- Website https://www.lkqcorp.com
- Industry Auto - Parts
- CEO Justin L. Jude
- Employees 47000