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Rating:53Neutral
Price Target:
$17.50
▼(-31.02% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/24/26
LKQ scores below-average primarily due to deteriorating financial momentum (margin compression and weakening cash flow) and a strongly bearish technical setup (price far below key moving averages with negative MACD). Recent guidance cuts and Europe ERP disruption further weigh on the outlook, while the relatively low P/E and high dividend yield provide partial support but are not enough to offset the near-term operational and execution risks.
Positive Factors
Diversified aftermarket platform
LKQ’s combination of recycled OEM, remanufactured, aftermarket and specialty products serves multiple repair needs and channels. This breadth, supported by distribution facilities and logistics, can improve availability and customer retention while reducing reliance on any single product category over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
European ERP disruption
The German ERP conversion has caused operational disruption, lower service levels and significant revenue and EBITDA losses in Europe. Even with system improvements, recovery execution remains important because prolonged customer service issues can weaken volumes, margins and LKQ’s competitive position.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified aftermarket platform
LKQ’s combination of recycled OEM, remanufactured, aftermarket and specialty products serves multiple repair needs and channels. This breadth, supported by distribution facilities and logistics, can improve availability and customer retention while reducing reliance on any single product category over the next several quarters.
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LKQ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Geography
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where LKQ is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where LKQ is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
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Market Cap
$4.36B
Dividend Yield6.96%
Average Volume (3M)4.06M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.6
Beta (1Y)0.56
Revenue Growth-2.55%
EPS Growth-33.32%
CountryUS
Employees44,000
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.80
Shares Outstanding253,002,090
10 Day Avg. Volume5,595,542
30 Day Avg. Volume4,059,447
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.21
Price to Book (P/B)1.18
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio9.12
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.69
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.28
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.12
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$24.67Price Target Upside-2.77% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)2.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.56B
LKQ Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
LKQ Corporation, established in 1998 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in distributing replacement parts and systems essential for vehicle repair and maintenance. Its operations are structured across three primary segments: North...
How the Company Makes Money
LKQ makes money primarily by selling automotive replacement parts and related services through multiple product and channel types. (1) Recycled OEM (salvage) parts: LKQ acquires end-of-life and damaged vehicles (often from insurance auctions or si...
LKQ Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 30, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presents a balanced picture: encouraging operational signs in North America (first organic growth in nine quarters), strong specialty revenue performance, rising alternative part and private label penetration, and meaningful cost/productivity actions in Europe. However, a material Europe setback driven by the ERP conversion in Germany (estimated ~$140M revenue and ~$50M EBITDA impact), continued softness in the U.K. and Benelux, reduced full-year guidance for EPS and free cash flow, and a negative H1 free cash flow result temper near-term outlook. Management has recovery plans, improved system stability, and remains focused on long-term strategic benefits from the ERP, but the scale of European disruption and guidance cuts offset many of the positive developments.Positive Updates
North America Returns to Organic Growth
North America organic revenue increased 0.5% in Q2 (first quarter of growth in nine quarters). Aftermarket collision revenue rose ~2%, Canadian hard parts grew mid-single digits, salvage gross margin exceeded expectations, and fill rates showed sequential improvement. North America segment EBITDA was $207 million with a 14.1% margin (underlying performance in the high-14% range excluding a $10 million one-time legal reserve).
Negative Updates
Europe Organic Revenue Decline and ERP Disruption
Europe parts & services organic revenue declined 12.6% in Q2. Management estimates the ERP conversion in Germany reduced revenue by ~ $140 million during the quarter and decreased Europe EBITDA by ~ $50 million. Europe segment EBITDA totaled $109 million (down ~$42 million year-over-year) with a 7.5% margin.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
North America Returns to Organic Growth
North America organic revenue increased 0.5% in Q2 (first quarter of growth in nine quarters). Aftermarket collision revenue rose ~2%, Canadian hard parts grew mid-single digits, salvage gross margin exceeded expectations, and fill rates showed sequential improvement. North America segment EBITDA was $207 million with a 14.1% margin (underlying performance in the high-14% range excluding a $10 million one-time legal reserve).
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Company Guidance
LKQ revised its 2026 guidance, now expecting organic parts & services revenue down 1% to 3%, adjusted diluted EPS of $2.60–$2.90 (previously $2.90–$3.20) and full‑year free cash flow of $625M–$775M (previously $700M–$850M); the outlook assumes repairable claims remain near current levels with modest improvement, continued but measured service recovery in the German operations, and soft conditions in the U.K. and Benelux. For context, Q2 revenue was about $3.4B (vs. $3.5B LY), GAAP diluted EPS $0.52 and adjusted EPS $0.67 (vs. $0.84 LY), Q2 operating cash flow $111M and free cash flow $60M (first‑half OCF $55M, FCF -$36M), total liquidity $1.9B and net leverage 2.8x EBITDA; the company returned $129M to shareholders and prepaid a $500M term loan in July. Segment metrics cited as supporting the outlook include North America organic +0.5% (Q2), NA EBITDA $207M and 14.1% margin (including a $10M legal reserve that shaved ~70 bps), Europe organic -12.6% (Q2) with an estimated ERP-related revenue impact of ~$140M and an ERP EBITDA drag of ~$50M (Europe EBITDA $109M, 7.5% margin), and Specialty organic +4.5% with $33M EBITDA (6.7% margin).LKQ Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
54
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 13.69B | 13.92B | 14.36B | 13.87B | 12.79B | 13.09B |
| Gross Profit | 5.16B | 5.29B | 5.61B | 5.58B | 5.22B | 5.32B |
| EBITDA | 1.29B | 1.47B | 1.63B | 1.77B | 1.86B | 1.75B |
| Net Income | 461.00M | 607.00M | 690.00M | 936.00M | 1.15B | 1.09B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 15.03B | 15.14B | 14.96B | 15.08B | 12.04B | 12.61B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 301.00M | 319.00M | 234.00M | 299.00M | 278.00M | 274.00M |
| Total Debt | 5.31B | 5.06B | 5.61B | 5.64B | 3.94B | 4.22B |
| Total Liabilities | 8.58B | 8.60B | 8.92B | 8.90B | 6.55B | 6.79B |
| Stockholders Equity | 6.45B | 6.54B | 6.02B | 6.17B | 5.45B | 5.77B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 625.00M | 847.00M | 810.00M | 998.00M | 1.03B | 1.07B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 825.00M | 1.06B | 1.12B | 1.36B | 1.25B | 1.37B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 164.00M | 185.00M | -406.00M | -2.44B | 172.00M | -418.76M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -971.00M | -1.19B | -746.00M | 1.10B | -1.39B | -985.13M |
LKQ Technical Analysis
Negative
25.37
Price Trends
23.21
Negative
24.15
Negative
26.92
Negative
Market Momentum
-1.30
Positive
21.49
Positive
3.97
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For LKQ, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 25.37 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 21.42, above the 50-day MA of 23.21, and below the 200-day MA of 26.92, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.30 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 21.49 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 3.97 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for LKQ.
LKQ Risk Analysis
LKQ disclosed 38 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. LKQ reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
LKQ Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | $832.85M | 16.28 | 7.36% | 3.49% | 11.32% | 27.67% | |
68 Neutral | $3.70B | 17.18 | 14.76% | 4.50% | 3.30% | -1.80% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
53 Neutral | $4.36B | 9.58 | 7.09% | 6.96% | -2.55% | -33.32% | |
49 Neutral | $419.25M | 55.88 | 1.36% | 8.35% | -4.98% | ― | |
49 Neutral | $2.41B | -6.19 | -35.50% | ― | ― | 22.80% | |
48 Neutral | $191.79M | -46.38 | -1.57% | ― | -0.82% | -353.36% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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LKQ Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial Disclosures
LKQ announces leadership shake-up after European underperformance
Negative
Oct 23, 2026
On October 23, 2026, LKQ Corporation’s board removed President and CEO Justin L. Jude and European chief Andy Hamilton, announced Salvatore A. Abbate will take over as president and CEO and join the board on December 15, 2026, and created an...
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