LKQ Corporation (LKQ)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • 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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
ADP, BBY, CLX, CPB, ES, GIS, GPK, HPE, HRL, KDP, KMB, LKQ, MET, PRU, RF, RHI, SWKS
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
BIO, CABO, CDW, CNC, EXPE, FCNCA, LKQ, NOV, NVT, PB, PINS, RVTY, VNT, WAFD
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
LKQ
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
DORM, LKQ, SMP
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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"
APD, AVNT, BBY, CPB, ESG, GIS, HRL, IPG, KDP, KMB, LKQ, PPG, PRU, RF, RHI, SWK
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
AVNT, BBY, CLX, CPB, ES, GIS, HPE, HRL, IGR, IPG, LKQ, MET, MKC, PRU, RF, RHI, SWK
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
AVNT, BBY, CLX, CPB, ES, GIS, HRL, IPG, KDP, LKQ, MET, MKC, NJR, NVDA, PRU, RF, RHI, SWK
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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
LKQ
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

LKQ Corporation distributes replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles. It operates through three segments: North America, Europe, and Specialty. The company distributes bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as automotive glass products, such as windshields; salvage products, including mechanical and collision parts comprising engines; transmissions; door assemblies; sheet metal products, such as trunk lids, fenders, and hoods; lights and bumper assemblies; scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers; and brake pads, discs and sensors, clutches, steering and suspension products, filters, and oil and automotive fluids, as well as electrical products, including spark plugs and batteries. In addition, the company distributes recreational vehicle appliances and air conditioners, towing hitches, truck bed covers, vehicle protection products, cargo management products, wheels, tires, and suspension products. It serves collision and mechanical repair shops, and new and used car dealerships, as well as retail customers. The company operates in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Taiwan, and other European countries. LKQ Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.