LKQ Corp.reports Q1 adjusted EPS 82c, consensus 95c

Reports Q1 revenue $3.7B, consensus $3.77B. “Our Q1 results were below our expectations as our Wholesale – North America segment was confronted with a reduction in repairable claims and the resulting pressure on demand, which we believe is primarily attributable to record warm weather across the U.S. On the upside, we experienced positive organic growth in our Europe segment and generated robust free cash flow. Our success since implementing the operational excellence strategy in 2019 has placed the Company on solid ground to recover from uncontrollable dynamics, such as those we faced in Q1. As a result, and despite the revenue headwinds we encountered in the first quarter, we are maintaining our adjusted EPS and free cash flow guidance. We have confidence in our team’s abilities and their track record of swiftly and effectively implementing action plans to address our cost-structure, and have already made meaningful changes to reflect current levels of demand,” noted Dominick Zarcone, CEO.