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LKQ Stock Chart & Stats
$25.37
$0.43(1.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$25.37
$0.43(1.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.17 - $37.13
Previous Close$26.25
Volume3.11M
Average Volume (3M)3.55M
Market Cap
$6.39B
Enterprise Value$11.74K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$301.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.31B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.2
Beta0.55
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.71Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.7%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.80
Shares Outstanding253,002,090
10 Day Avg. Volume3,074,861
30 Day Avg. Volume3,550,807
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$32.36Price Target Upside27.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)2.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Alternative Parts And Private Label AdoptionRising alternative-part and private-label adoption reinforces LKQ’s value proposition, supports customer retention, and can improve sourcing control and margins. Progress toward roughly 30% private-label penetration provides a durable product-mix opportunity.
North America Operational RecoveryNorth America’s return to organic growth, improving fill rates, and resilient salvage margins indicate that LKQ’s core market may be stabilizing. Sustained execution in this region could provide a stronger earnings base while Europe recovers.
Specialty Segment GrowthSpecialty’s positive organic growth provides diversification from weaker European parts activity and demonstrates demand in another distribution channel. Continued growth in this segment could help balance regional volatility and support broader revenue resilience.
Bears Say
German ERP DisruptionThe ERP rollout has impaired service levels, fill rates, revenue, and European profitability, while some customers shifted to competitors. Although system stability is improving, lingering execution work creates a material multi-month recovery risk.
Reduced Growth And Earnings OutlookLower revenue and EPS guidance signals that Europe’s weakness and recovery pace are affecting the consolidated earnings trajectory. Continued softness in the U.K. and Benelux could limit growth and prolong pressure on operating leverage.
Margin And Cash Generation DeteriorationLower margins and weaker operating and free cash flow indicate reduced earnings quality and financial flexibility versus prior periods. While cash generation remains positive, sustained deterioration could constrain reinvestment, debt reduction, and shareholder returns.
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LKQ FAQ
What was LKQ Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
LKQ Corp lowest stock price was $21.17 and its highest was $37.13 in the past 12 months.
What is LKQ Corp’s market cap?
LKQ Corp’s market cap is $6.39B.
When is LKQ Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
LKQ Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were LKQ Corp’s earnings last quarter?
LKQ Corp released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.67 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.708 by -$0.038.
Is LKQ Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts LKQ Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does LKQ Corp pay dividends?
LKQ Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.7%. See more information on LKQ Corp dividends here
What is LKQ Corp’s EPS estimate?
LKQ Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.71.
How many shares outstanding does LKQ Corp have?
LKQ Corp has 253,002,090 shares outstanding.
What happened to LKQ Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
LKQ Corp reported an EPS of $0.67 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.708. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.362%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of LKQ Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LKQ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
LKQ Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$32.36 (27.54% Upside)
$32.36 (27.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LKQ Sentiment 60%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-17.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.74%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
LKQ Corp
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 America, Europe, and Specialty. The company's extensive product catalog includes a wide array of items for collision repair, such as bumper covers, automotive body panels, lighting, and automotive glass products like windshields. It also supplies salvaged mechanical and collision components, including engines, transmissions, door assemblies, and sheet metal parts like hoods, fenders, and trunk lids, alongside scrap metal for recycling. For mechanical repairs, the company offers a comprehensive range of products, including brake components (pads, discs, sensors), clutches, steering and suspension systems, filters, various automotive fluids, and electrical items such as spark plugs and batteries. Additionally, its Specialty offerings encompass recreational vehicle appliances and air conditioners, towing hitches, truck bed covers, vehicle protection products, cargo management solutions, wheels, tires, and specialized suspension products. LKQ caters to a broad customer base, including collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships, and individual retail consumers. Its market presence spans numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Taiwan, and various other European nations.
LKQ Company Deck
LKQ Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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.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
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Average Price Target
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Ownership Overview
0.59% Insiders
32.70% Mutual Funds
32.95% Other Institutional Investors
5.40% Public Companies and Individual Investors








