LKQ Corporation (LKQ)

Currency in USD
26.88
+1.32(+5.16%)
Closed·
27.18+0.30(+1.12%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
25.2027.16
52 wk Range
23.9840.94
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
25.86
Open
25.46
Day's Range
25.2-27.16
52 wk Range
23.98-40.94
Volume
3.86M
Average Volume (3m)
2.88M
1-Year Change
-33.646%
Book Value / Share
25.34
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Price Target
40.81
Upside
+51.83%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
8 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

LKQ Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
9 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 40.81
(+51.83% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Buy37.00+37.65%40.00Maintain23-02-2026
Barclays
Hold34.00+26.49%33.00Maintain20-02-2026
Stephens
Buy39.00+45.09%-New Coverage10-12-2025
Barclays
Hold33.00+22.77%-New Coverage11-11-2025
Raymond James
Buy40.00+48.81%-Maintain26-08-2025

LKQ Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • LKQ Q1 2026 revenue rose 4.3% YoY to $3.47B, beating forecasts; adjusted EPS fell 9.5% to $0.67, missing estimates by $0.01.
  • Stock gained 1.11% premarket despite EPS miss; company maintains solid balance sheet with 2.6x EBITDA leverage ratio.
  • Negative Q1 free cash flow of -$96M reflects seasonal trends; management expects positive cash generation through remainder of 2026.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance: EPS of $3.01 and revenue of $13.87B; Q2 EPS forecast at $0.79 amid continued growth expectations.
  • Rising fuel costs and bad debt provisions pressured margins; CEO emphasized strategic focus on EV battery remanufacturing and operational discipline.
Last Updated: 30-04-2026, 06:22 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
30-04-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.67 / 0.68
Revenue / Forecast
3.47B / 3.4B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.00%
Dividend Yield
4.89%
Industry Median 3.32%
Annualised payout
1.20
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

LKQ Income Statement

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
13.3x17.8x10.3x
PEG Ratio
−0.51−0.370.02
Price/Book
1.1x1.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x0.8x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
58.5%8.4%31.0%
Fair Value Upside
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LKQ Corporation engages in the distribution of replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories. The company operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. It offers bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as paint and paint related consumables for refinishing vehicles; mechanical automotive parts and accessories; salvage products, including mechanical and collision parts comprising engines; transmissions; door assemblies; sheet metal products, such as trunk lids, fenders, and hoods; and lights and bumper assemblies. The company also provides scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers; precious metals, such as catalytic converters; 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, marine electronics, cargo management products, wheels, tires, and suspension products. It serves collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships, and retail customers. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, France, and other European countries. LKQ Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Antioch, Tennessee.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
156.10M61.27%4.04B
Other Institutional Investors
137.42M38.73%3.55B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
293.52M100.00%7.59B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.13.83%3,52,32,2219,11,105
The Vanguard Group, Inc.10.72%2,73,22,7877,06,567

FAQ

What Is the LKQ (LKQ) Share Price Today?

The LKQ share price today is 26.88.

What is the current LKQ (LKQ) share price and day range?

As of 22-05-2026, the LKQ share price is 26.88, with a previous close of 25.86. The share price has ranged from 25.20 to 27.16 today, while the 52-week range spans from 23.98 to 40.94.

What Is the LKQ Market Cap?

As of today, LKQ market cap is 6.85B.

Does LKQ Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The LKQ dividend yield is 4.46%.

What Is the LKQ (LKQ) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for LKQ is 40.81, with a high estimate of 47.5 and a low estimate of 33. 7 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +51.83% Upside potential.

What Is LKQ's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The LKQ EPS (TTM) is 2.00.

When Is the Next LKQ Earnings Date?

LKQ will release its next earnings report on 23-07-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LKQ a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does LKQ Trade On?

LKQ is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for LKQ?

The stock symbol for LKQ is "LKQ."

How Many Times Has LKQ Stock Split?

LKQ has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does LKQ Have?

LKQ has 44000 employees.

What Is the LKQ Premarket Price?

LKQ's last pre-market stock price is 25.80. The pre-market share volume is 840.00, and the stock has changed by -0.06, or -0.23%.

What Is the LKQ After Hours Price?

LKQ's last after hours stock price is 27.18, the stock has changed by 0.30, or 1.12%.
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