LKQ Corporation (LKQ)
NASDAQ:LKQ
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LKQ Stock Chart & Stats
$31.12
-$0.36(-0.99%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$31.12
-$0.36(-0.99%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.98 - $40.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume441.35K
Average Volume (3M)3.32M
Market Cap
$6.54B
Enterprise Value$11.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$335.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.7
Beta0.55
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.71Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.01
Shares Outstanding254,790,830
10 Day Avg. Volume3,791,200
30 Day Avg. Volume3,323,359
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.18
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio9.12
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.81
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.25
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.63Price Target Upside30.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Parts & Services Business ModelLKQ’s multi-channel model (recycled OE, aftermarket, specialty and distribution/e‑commerce) provides durable demand from repair shops, insurers and fleets. Scale in procurement, logistics and inventory supports gross margin management and resilience across auto cycles.
High Alternative Parts UtilizationSustained ~40% alternative parts use is a structural tailwind: it reduces dependence on new OEM supply, increases part availability and margin dollars, and aligns with rising calibration/diagnostic needs that sustain aftermarket demand and higher-value service revenue.
ERP Roll-out And Targeted Cost SavingsProgress on ERP and explicit >$50M cost‑savings targets indicate durable operational leverage. Standardized processes and systems in Europe should lower recurring operating costs, improve sales-to-stock flow and support margin restoration over the medium term.
Bears Say
Compressed Profitability And Declining MarginsMargins and returns have meaningfully declined versus prior years, signaling reduced earnings power. Persistent margin compression limits reinvestment capacity and makes results more sensitive to cost inflation, tariffs and competitive pricing over the medium term.
Volatile Free Cash Flow And Weak Recent Cash ConversionIrregular and recently weak free cash flow reduces capital allocation flexibility for M&A, buybacks or debt paydown. Seasonal working capital swings and lower cash conversion versus sales increase funding risk if volumes soften or interest costs rise.
European Volume And Margin PressuresSustained softness in European volumes, competitive pricing and higher input costs weaken segment profitability and slow private‑label margin recovery. These regional headwinds can constrain consolidated margin improvement and delay strategic exits or transactions.
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LKQ FAQ
What was LKQ Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
LKQ Corporation lowest stock price was $23.98 and its highest was $40.53 in the past 12 months.
What is LKQ Corporation’s market cap?
LKQ Corporation’s market cap is $6.54B.
When is LKQ Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
LKQ Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were LKQ Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
LKQ Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $0.67 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $0.67 by $0.
Is LKQ Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts LKQ Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does LKQ Corporation pay dividends?
LKQ Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4%. See more information on LKQ Corporation dividends here
What is LKQ Corporation’s EPS estimate?
LKQ Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.71.
How many shares outstanding does LKQ Corporation have?
LKQ Corporation has 254,790,830 shares outstanding.
What happened to LKQ Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
LKQ Corporation reported an EPS of $0.67 in its last earnings report, expectations of $0.67. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of LKQ Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LKQ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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LKQ Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$40.63 (30.54% Upside)
$40.63 (30.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LKQ Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-33.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
LKQ Corporation
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.
LKQ Company Deck
LKQ Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed but constructive picture: solid revenue growth (+4.3% YoY), sequential improvements in North America and parts of Europe, record alternative part utilization near 40%, and reaffirmed full-year guidance and cost-savings targets. Offsetting these positives were margin pressure from tariffs and mix, a Q1 free cash flow weakness (negative $96M), a GAAP impairment related to Mekonomen that reduced reported EPS, and continued softness in some European markets. Management emphasized operational discipline, strategic review activity, and early signs of recovery, but several headwinds remain that could temper near-term upside.View all LKQ earnings summariesLKQ Revenue Breakdown
40.15% Wholesale - North America
44.63% Europe
11.54% Specialty
3.71% Self Service
-0.03% Eliminations
LKQ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.63
▲(30.54% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.59% Insiders
31.76% Mutual Funds
35.64% Other Institutional Investors
4.01% Public Companies and Individual Investors