LKQ (LKQ)


Market Price (10/9/2026): $22.15 | Market Cap: $5.6 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Distributors

LKQ (LKQ)


Market Price (10/9/2026): $22.15
Market Cap: $5.6 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Distributors

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 14%, Dividend Yield is 5.5%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 9.9%, FCF Yield is 11%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, Sustainable Resource Management, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Advanced Recycling Technologies, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -76%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -133%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 89%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -3.0%

Key risks
LKQ key risks include [1] waning demand for its core replacement parts, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 14%, Dividend Yield is 5.5%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 9.9%, FCF Yield is 11%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, Sustainable Resource Management, and Sustainable Consumption. Themes include Advanced Recycling Technologies, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -76%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -133%
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 89%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -3.0%
6 Key risks
LKQ key risks include [1] waning demand for its core replacement parts, Show more.

LKQ in ETFs

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/1/2026

LKQ (LKQ) stock has lost about 15% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Miss and Reduced Full-Year Guidance.

LKQ reported adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.67 for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.71 by $0.04, or 5.6%. Quarterly revenue also fell 3.0% year-over-year to $3.41 billion, below analysts' expectations of $3.48 billion. Following these results, announced on July 30, 2026, the company cut its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to a range of $2.60 to $2.90, down from the previous range of $2.90 to $3.20. Additionally, free cash flow guidance for the full year 2026 was reduced from $700 million-$850 million to $625 million-$775 million.

2. Operational Disruptions in the European Segment.

A significant factor contributing to LKQ's Q2 2026 underperformance and the downward revision of guidance was weakness in its European segment. Specifically, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system rollout in Germany caused operational disruptions, leading to slower service and lost sales. This ERP implementation issue resulted in an estimated $50 million reduction in quarterly EBITDA and a $140 million cut in revenue for the quarter. Management anticipates the German operations to recover to approximately 100% of their normal revenue run rate by year-end 2026, with continued improvement into 2027.

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Updated on 10/1/2026

LKQ (LKQ) stock has lost about 15% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Miss and Reduced Full-Year Guidance.

LKQ reported adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.67 for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.71 by $0.04, or 5.6%. Quarterly revenue also fell 3.0% year-over-year to $3.41 billion, below analysts' expectations of $3.48 billion. Following these results, announced on July 30, 2026, the company cut its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to a range of $2.60 to $2.90, down from the previous range of $2.90 to $3.20. Additionally, free cash flow guidance for the full year 2026 was reduced from $700 million-$850 million to $625 million-$775 million.

2. Operational Disruptions in the European Segment.

A significant factor contributing to LKQ's Q2 2026 underperformance and the downward revision of guidance was weakness in its European segment. Specifically, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system rollout in Germany caused operational disruptions, leading to slower service and lost sales. This ERP implementation issue resulted in an estimated $50 million reduction in quarterly EBITDA and a $140 million cut in revenue for the quarter. Management anticipates the German operations to recover to approximately 100% of their normal revenue run rate by year-end 2026, with continued improvement into 2027.

3. Persistent Macroeconomic Headwinds and Industry Pressures.

The automotive aftermarket faced ongoing macroeconomic challenges that impacted demand. High auto insurance premiums, overall inflation, and increased borrowing costs led to fewer repairable auto claims and made consumers more price-sensitive. This environment prompted consumers to delay vehicle replacements and keep their current vehicles longer, placing "enormous cost pressure" on aftermarket companies despite the general benefit of an aging vehicle fleet. Global new-vehicle sales in 2026 are also forecast to drop 4.3% year-over-year due to declines in China and market uncertainty.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -15.4% change in LKQ stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/8/2026 was primarily driven by a -10.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)630202610082026Change
Stock Price ($)26.0222.01-15.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,79313,688-0.8%
Net Income Margin (%)3.7%3.4%-10.1%
P/E Multiple12.912.2-5.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2552550.3%
Cumulative Contribution-15.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LKQ-15.4% 
Market (SPY)3.6%7.9%
Sector (XLY)-4.7%24.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -23.3% change in LKQ stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/8/2026 was primarily driven by a -24.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)331202610082026Change
Stock Price ($)28.6922.01-23.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,65113,6880.3%
Net Income Margin (%)4.4%3.4%-24.3%
P/E Multiple12.112.20.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2562550.4%
Cumulative Contribution-23.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LKQ-23.3% 
Market (SPY)19.3%17.1%
Sector (XLY)2.7%35.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -24.7% change in LKQ stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/8/2026 was primarily driven by a -35.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)930202510082026Change
Stock Price ($)29.2522.01-24.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,51913,6881.3%
Net Income Margin (%)5.2%3.4%-35.7%
P/E Multiple10.712.214.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2582551.4%
Cumulative Contribution-24.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LKQ-24.7% 
Market (SPY)17.1%22.7%
Sector (XLY)-6.2%38.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -50.8% change in LKQ stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/8/2026 was primarily driven by a -56.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)930202310082026Change
Stock Price ($)44.7322.01-50.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,90213,6886.1%
Net Income Margin (%)7.8%3.4%-56.8%
P/E Multiple11.912.22.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2682555.1%
Cumulative Contribution-50.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LKQ-50.8% 
Market (SPY)87.3%28.9%
Sector (XLY)42.0%37.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
LKQ Return71%-9%-9%-21%-15%-25%-28%
Peers Return41%-4%0%-3%-10%0%20%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
LKQ Win Rate75%33%42%42%58%40% 
Peers Win Rate62%40%46%54%46%50% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
LKQ Max Drawdown-12%-29%-27%-31%-34%-35% 
Peers Max Drawdown-17%-30%-27%-25%-28%-32% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: POOL, GPC, ARMK, LKQ. See LKQ Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/8/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventLKQS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-27.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven309 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-59.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven144.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven225 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-26.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.4%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven102 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-21.3%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.1%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven152 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-23.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.0%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven51 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-16.8%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.1%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven54 days15 days

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In The Past

LKQ's stock fell -4.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 5.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventLKQS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-27.0%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven309 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-59.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven144.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven225 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-26.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.4%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven102 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-21.3%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.1%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven152 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-23.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.0%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven51 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-22.0%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.2%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven38 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-60.7%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven154.7%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven707 days1085 days

Compare to POOL, GPC, ARMK, LKQ

In The Past

LKQ's stock fell -4.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 5.1% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

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About LKQ (LKQ)

LKQ Corporation is a global distributor of replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles. The company operates across three primary segments: North America, Europe, and Specialty, providing essential parts to keep a wide variety of vehicles on the road.

Its product portfolio is extensive, covering both collision and mechanical parts, as well as specialty items. For collision repair, LKQ supplies bumper covers, automotive body panels, lights, and automotive glass products like windshields. For mechanical repairs, it offers salvage products such as engines, transmissions, door assemblies, and sheet metal products like fenders and hoods, alongside consumable items like brake pads, filters, oils, fluids, spark plugs, and batteries. The Specialty segment includes products for recreational vehicles (RV appliances, air conditioners), towing hitches, truck bed covers, wheels, and tires.

LKQ primarily serves professional repair markets, catering to collision and mechanical repair shops, as well as new and used car dealerships. In addition to these business-to-business customers, the company also serves retail customers. Its operations span across the United States, Canada, numerous countries in Europe (including the UK, Germany, Italy, etc.), and Taiwan, indicating a significant international footprint in the automotive aftermarket industry.

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They are like NAPA Auto Parts for recycled and aftermarket car parts.

Think of them as the Grainger of vehicle components for repair and maintenance.

Imagine a national auto parts store (like AutoZone or O'Reilly Auto Parts) that also processes salvaged vehicles for parts and distributes specialty vehicle accessories.

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  • Collision Repair Parts: LKQ distributes new and salvaged automotive body panels, bumper covers, lights, and glass products like windshields for vehicle repair.
  • Mechanical Repair Parts: The company provides new and salvaged mechanical components such as engines, transmissions, brakes, clutches, steering and suspension parts, filters, and electrical products.
  • Specialty Vehicle Products: LKQ offers a range of aftermarket products including RV appliances, air conditioners, towing hitches, truck bed covers, wheels, and tires.
  • Scrap Metal: The company sells scrap metal and other materials generated from its salvage operations to metals recyclers.

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LKQ Corporation primarily sells to other businesses. Based on the provided background information, its major customer categories are:

  • Collision and mechanical repair shops
  • New and used car dealerships

The company also serves retail customers, which are individuals.

The background information does not identify specific named public companies as major customers. LKQ serves a broad and dispersed network of businesses within the automotive repair and maintenance industry.

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Justin Jude President and Chief Executive Officer

Justin Jude assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of LKQ Corporation in July 2024. He has been with LKQ since February 2004, holding various leadership positions including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from January 2024 to June 2024, and Senior Vice President and President of Wholesale – North America from July 2015 through December 2023. Mr. Jude also served as President of Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. from June 2014 to July 2015. He currently serves as CEO and Director of Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking, Inc. and Director of LKQ India Pvt Ltd., which are likely LKQ subsidiaries.

Rick Galloway Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Rick Galloway was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of LKQ Corporation in September 2022. Prior to this, he served as Chief Financial Officer of LKQ's Wholesale – North America and Self Service segments starting in 2019. Before joining LKQ, Mr. Galloway held various positions at Alcoa Corporation from 2010 to 2019, including Chief Financial Officer of Alcoa's Engineered Products and Solutions division, which encompassed 97 manufacturing facilities globally. He began his career in public accounting with Grant Thornton as an auditor.

Andy Hamilton Senior Vice President of LKQ Corporation and President and Managing Director of LKQ Europe

Andy Hamilton became Senior Vice President of LKQ Corporation and President and Managing Director of LKQ Europe in January 2024. He joined Euro Car Parts in 2010, which was subsequently acquired by LKQ in 2011. During his tenure at Euro Car Parts, he held several executive roles, including Chief Operating Officer, and later served as Chief Commercial Officer of LKQ Europe from 2016. From 2019 through 2023, Mr. Hamilton was the Chief Executive Officer of LKQ Euro Car Parts. Prior to his time at LKQ, he held various management roles for Halfords Group.

John R. Meyne Senior Vice President of LKQ Corporation and President of North America

John R. Meyne was appointed Senior Vice President of LKQ Corporation and President of North America in January 2024. He joined LKQ in July 2009. His previous roles at LKQ include East Division Vice President of North America from 2022 to 2023 and Regional Vice President for the Southeast Region of the North America segment from 2011 to 2021. Mr. Meyne began his career in the industry with Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. in 1987, and in 2006, he started his own aftermarket collision parts company, which was acquired by LKQ in 2009.

Walter P. Hanley Senior Vice President, Business Development and Strategy

Walter P. Hanley became Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy in October 2024. He has been with LKQ since December 2002, initially serving as Vice President of Development, Associate General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary until December 2005. From December 2005 to October 2024, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Development.

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The key risks to LKQ Corporation's business include the transformative impact of evolving vehicle technology, macroeconomic headwinds affecting demand, and intense competition within the automotive aftermarket.

  1. Technological Disruption from Electric and Autonomous Vehicles: The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous driving technology. This shift poses a substantial long-term risk to LKQ's core business of distributing replacement parts for traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Electric vehicles generally require fewer mechanical replacement parts, such as exhaust components and fewer brake replacements due to regenerative braking. LKQ Europe estimates that battery-electric vehicles will require up to 40% fewer parts in the future. Furthermore, advancements in autonomous driving systems are expected to significantly reduce the number of traffic accidents, thereby decreasing the demand for collision repair parts. This evolution necessitates substantial investments in new capabilities and a strategic adaptation of LKQ's business model to cater to the needs of these new vehicle technologies.

  2. Economic Downturns and Macroeconomic Headwinds: LKQ's business is highly sensitive to broader economic conditions, including inflation, interest rates, and consumer sentiment. Economic downturns can lead to reduced vehicle usage, fewer accidents, and a decrease in discretionary spending on vehicle repairs and maintenance, directly impacting the demand for LKQ's products. The company has explicitly cited macroeconomic headwinds, softening consumer sentiment, and inflationary pressures as significant challenges, particularly impacting its Specialty segment and overall performance in regions like Europe. A persistent decline in repairable claims, influenced by factors such as decreasing used car pricing relative to repair costs and rising insurance premiums, also pressures the company's revenue.

  3. Intense Competition and Pricing Pressure: The automotive parts industry is characterized by intense competition from numerous players, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), other aftermarket distributors, and online retailers. This competitive landscape can lead to pricing pressure and impact LKQ's profit margins. OEMs may also exert pressure by attempting to "lock down" their ecosystems, limiting the market for "like-kind-quality" replacement parts and forcing vehicles to source parts directly from specific manufacturers. LKQ has specifically noted persistent competition in Europe as an ongoing risk that limits its ability to pass on price increases.

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The increasing adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) represents a clear emerging threat to LKQ. EVs possess significantly fewer mechanical components compared to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This fundamental difference is likely to reduce the demand for a substantial portion of LKQ's product offerings, particularly in its mechanical and salvage segments, which include engines, transmissions, oil, filters, spark plugs, and clutches. As the global vehicle fleet transitions towards electrification, the market for many of the core ICE-specific replacement parts distributed by LKQ will diminish.

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LKQ Corporation participates in several large addressable markets for its main products and services across North America and Europe, as well as the global vehicle recycling market.

Addressable Markets for LKQ's Main Products and Services:

  • Automotive Aftermarket Parts (Mechanical and General Replacement Parts)
    • North America: The automotive aftermarket industry was estimated at approximately USD 108.73 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 127.51 billion by 2030.
    • Europe: The automotive aftermarket spare parts market size is estimated at USD 107.83 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 126.23 billion by 2030.
  • Automotive Collision Repair Parts and Services
    • North America: This market was approximately USD 53.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 87.1 billion by 2032.
    • Europe: The European automotive collision repair market size is projected to be USD 86.82 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 96.42 billion by 2030.
  • Automotive Glass Products
    • North America: The North America automotive glass market is expected to grow from USD 6.26 billion in 2025 to USD 9.32 billion by 2031.
    • Europe: The Europe automotive glass market size was valued at USD 16.5 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 22.9 billion by 2034.
  • Vehicle Recycling and Salvage Products (including mechanical and collision parts, and scrap metal)
    • Global: The global automotive recycling market size was approximately USD 201.69 billion in 2024, projected to grow to USD 238.00 billion by 2025, and exceed USD 897.14 billion by 2033.
    • North America: This region held approximately 42.36% of the global vehicle recycling market in 2024.
  • Specialty and Truck Accessories (including towing hitches, truck bed covers, vehicle protection products, cargo management products, wheels, tires, and suspension products)
    • North America Commercial Vehicle Accessories: The North America commercial vehicle accessories market accounted for approximately USD 30.98 billion in 2023.
    • U.S. Truck Bed Accessories: This segment of the market was estimated at USD 2.56 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 3.83 billion by 2030.

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LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through a combination of strategic initiatives focused on its core operations, market expansion, and efficiency gains.

Here are 4 expected drivers of future revenue growth:

  • Specialty Segment Growth: The company's Specialty segment has demonstrated strong organic revenue growth, with a 7.8% increase in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2.7% for the full year 2025, driven by improving end markets. This segment is a key area of focus, contributing to overall top-line expansion.
  • North American Market Share Expansion: LKQ's North America business has successfully gained market share, even in a soft demand environment. This growth is attributed to disciplined pricing strategies, the expansion of relationships with large repair shop groups (MSOs), and the ongoing development of its Canadian hard parts business.
  • Operational Enhancements and Selective Pricing Strategies: Management's outlook for 2026 is centered on cost discipline, operational enhancements, and selective pricing strategies. Initiatives like the global rollout of a lean operating model and a SKU rationalization program are designed to improve productivity and execution. While primarily focused on profitability, these efficiencies and pricing discipline are expected to support and generate profitable revenue growth, including an anticipated return to double-digit EBITDA margins in the European segment.
  • Strategic Portfolio Optimization: LKQ's Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, following the simplification of its business portfolio, including the sale of the Self-Service segment. This strategic pivot aims to focus on higher-margin, core growth areas, allowing the company to allocate capital and management attention to its non-discretionary parts business for more focused and profitable revenue streams.

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Share Repurchases

  • LKQ Corporation expanded its stock repurchase program in October 2024, increasing the aggregate authorization to $4.5 billion and extending it through October 25, 2026.
  • As of December 31, 2025, approximately $1.6 billion remained authorized for potential additional repurchases.
  • In 2025, the company repurchased 4.5 million shares for approximately $159 million, and in 2024, it repurchased shares worth $360 million.

Outbound Investments

  • In February 2023, LKQ Europe acquired the Dutch-based Rhenoy Group, a leading supplier of remanufactured engines and recycled OEM car parts, to reinforce its commitment to sustainable mobility.
  • LKQ Europe entered into a joint venture with SYNETIQ Ltd. in June 2025 to combine distribution with vehicle dismantling, reuse, and remanufacturing expertise, supporting future EU regulations and enhancing the salvage channel.
  • Between 2021 and 2023, LKQ completed several acquisitions including Uni-Select, Digraph, Green Bean Battery, and Greenlight Automotive.

Capital Expenditures

  • LKQ's capital expenditures were $216 million in 2025, $311 million in 2024, and $358 million in 2023.
  • Capital expenditures are focused on initiatives to improve operating efficiencies, enhance margins, and leverage intellectual capital across operating segments.
  • A portion of capital expenditures, referred to as "Transformation capital expenditures," are for long-lived assets like software and facilities, specifically related to the "1 LKQ Europe program" to centralize and standardize European operations.

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Peer Outperformance in Distributors

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Share of Distributors constituents that LKQ has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
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Distributors peers with revenue growth within 4pp of LKQ's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
LKQ LKQ 2.1% 12.2x -22.6%-51.6%-51.7% —
GPC Genuine Parts 3.1% 538.9x -0.6%-3.9%17.5% +69pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Consumer Discretionary sector, ranked by 5Y. Distributors is LKQ's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Education Services 14 -11.0%80.0%82.8% CVSA 245% · LINC 236% · PRDO 218%
Homebuilding 18 -8.5%31.8%48.5% GRBK 197% · TOL 152% · PHM 151%
Specialty Stores 7 3.0%39.3%12.8% ASO 36% · SIG 32% · DKS 31%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 21 7.3%36.0%11.4% RCL 232% · MAR 140% · LIND 134%
Home Improvement Retail 5 -20.8%-0.1%0.3% HVT 13% · LOW 1% · HD 0%
Automotive Retail 18 -13.7%0.9%-5.1% MUSA 214% · PAG 115% · ORLY 111%
Footwear 9 62.5%47.1%-10.4% WEYS 206% · DECK 38% · SHOO 19%
Restaurants 36 -9.1%-8.2%-13.7% EAT 286% · CAKE 164% · BH 119%
Specialized Consumer Services 10 -18.5%15.9%-16.4% HRB 107% · FTDR 88% · SCI 33%
Home Furnishings 4 -5.2%26.6%-17.0% SGI 46% · LZB -1% · MHK -33%
Distributors ← 4 -11.6%-27.5%-17.1% ARMK 122% · GPC 18% · LKQ -52%
Apparel Retail 26 7.2%16.8%-37.7% ANF 260% · URBN 173% · TJX 130%
Household Appliances 18 12.7%-3.2%-39.7% FLXS 218% · HBB 165% · KEQU 160%
Leisure Products 13 -22.5%-21.1%-40.8% GOLF 76% · HAS 26% · MAT -13%
Computer & Electronics Retail 3 3.6%45.6%-41.4% BBY 4% · GME -41% · UPBD -61%
Automotive Parts & Equipment 38 -12.0%-12.8%-41.5% MOD 1459% · GTX 263% · MLR 69%
Leisure Facilities 12 5.5%-6.6%-45.0% JAKK 153% · LTH 134% · OSW 124%
Casinos & Gaming 20 -14.3%-28.0%-47.4% MCRI 91% · RRR 18% · BYD 14%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 29 -3.5%13.8%-49.6% RL 258% · TPR 252% · ELA 194%
Broadline Retail 14 -7.3%23.2%-50.9% EBAY 63% · AMZN 55% · OLLI 42%
Consumer Electronics 11 -25.6%-25.5%-74.4% AXIL 3081% · GRMN 91% · SONO -44%
Other Specialty Retail 17 -35.8%-41.3%-77.2% TLF 98% · BBW 90% · WINA 65%
Automobile Manufacturers 8 -75.5%-52.5%-77.9% GM 47% · TSLA 43% · F 10%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

LKQPOOLGPCARMKMedian
NameLKQ Pool Genuine .Aramark  
Mkt Price21.82158.02126.5855.2190.89
Mkt Cap5.65.717.414.610.1
Rev LTM13,6885,39425,07219,84516,767
Op Inc LTM9915801,201871931
FCF LTM625301759433529
FCF 3Y Avg684451678311565
CFO LTM8253671,186911868
CFO 3Y Avg9645121,195770867

Growth & Margins

LKQPOOLGPCARMKMedian
NameLKQ Pool Genuine .Aramark  
Rev Chg LTM1.3%2.2%5.5%11.0%3.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg2.1%-2.2%3.1%13.7%2.6%
Rev Chg Q-3.0%2.2%6.0%9.3%4.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.8%0.7%1.5%2.2%1.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM-17.3%-1.2%-12.8%9.8%-7.0%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-12.0%-11.3%-9.3%33.6%-10.3%
Op Mgn LTM7.2%10.8%4.8%4.4%6.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg8.5%11.4%6.0%4.3%7.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.4%-0.2%-0.1%0.1%-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM6.0%6.8%4.7%4.6%5.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg7.0%9.6%5.0%4.2%6.0%
FCF/Rev LTM4.6%5.6%3.0%2.2%3.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.0%8.4%2.8%1.7%3.9%

Valuation

LKQPOOLGPCARMKMedian
NameLKQ Pool Genuine .Aramark  
Mkt Cap5.65.717.414.610.1
P/S0.41.10.70.70.7
P/Op Inc5.69.814.516.712.2
P/EBIT6.29.898.516.713.2
P/E12.114.3532.238.026.1
P/CFO6.715.614.716.015.1
Total Yield13.7%10.3%3.4%3.5%6.9%
Dividend Yield5.5%3.3%3.3%0.8%3.3%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.7%4.4%3.8%2.7%4.1%
D/E1.00.30.40.40.4
Net D/E0.90.30.30.40.4

Returns

LKQPOOLGPCARMKMedian
NameLKQ Pool Genuine .Aramark  
1M Rtn-12.4%-10.9%-5.6%-4.1%-8.2%
3M Rtn-13.1%-23.5%2.7%-4.4%-8.7%
6M Rtn-25.7%-24.9%18.8%27.6%-3.1%
12M Rtn-23.3%-46.3%-1.9%44.4%-12.6%
3Y Rtn-52.0%-51.2%-5.1%128.2%-28.2%
1M Excs Rtn-11.5%-12.9%-8.1%-4.7%-9.8%
3M Excs Rtn-15.5%-26.9%-0.9%-6.9%-11.2%
6M Excs Rtn-39.3%-38.7%5.2%13.9%-16.8%
12M Excs Rtn-39.5%-61.8%-19.0%29.8%-29.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-133.1%-134.4%-83.5%51.6%-108.3%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Parts and services13,30613,50512,94211,93312,141
Other345318327861948
Total13,65113,82313,26912,79413,089


Assets by Segment
$ Mil2015201420132012
Other unallocated assets2,8052,9083,9722,016
North America1,6301,6054481,426
Europe81875999281
Specialty394301  
Total5,6485,5734,5193,723


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$22.01 
Market Cap ($ Bil)5.6 
First Trading Date10/06/2003 
Distance from 52W High-34.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$24.04$27.51
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-8.5%-20.0%
 3M1YR
Volatility40.5%35.2%
Downside Capture129.7282.31
Upside Capture39.8338.36
Correlation (SPY)8.9%22.5%
LKQ Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.761.750.320.560.620.62
Up Beta0.051.89-1.410.410.650.72
Down Beta1.200.650.530.420.600.39
Up Capture156%188%43%22%31%16%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days7203061125375
Down Capture288%180%128%112%88%96%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days15223465127372

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LKQ
LKQ-23.4%35.2%-0.70-
Sector ETF (XLY)-4.7%19.4%-0.3738.5%
Equity (SPY)16.7%13.0%0.9122.6%
Gold (GLD)3.4%29.6%0.1113.6%
Commodities (DBC)45.0%20.9%1.67-15.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.8%13.7%-0.0543.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.7%44.2%-0.736.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LKQ
LKQ-12.8%31.0%-0.41-
Sector ETF (XLY)5.3%24.1%0.1848.1%
Equity (SPY)14.0%17.1%0.6345.7%
Gold (GLD)18.2%18.9%0.786.6%
Commodities (DBC)10.3%19.6%0.400.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.3%18.8%-0.0446.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)13.7%52.2%0.4319.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LKQ
LKQ-3.3%34.2%-0.01-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.0%22.2%0.4954.9%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7355.3%
Gold (GLD)11.6%16.4%0.583.1%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%18.1%0.3715.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.2%20.7%0.1653.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.6%66.2%1.0313.7%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity14.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 8312026-5.0%
Average Daily Volume3.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity254.6 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/1/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/30/2026-14.4%-8.6%-2.8%
4/30/20263.0%-6.2%-10.5%
2/19/20260.9%-1.6%-13.2%
10/30/20253.7%2.7%-0.9%
7/24/2025-17.8%-22.0%-20.0%
4/24/2025-11.6%-9.3%-3.2%
2/20/20256.0%6.0%4.7%
10/24/2024-0.3%-1.2%1.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141211
# Negative101213
Median Positive3.1%4.7%4.7%
Median Negative-12.0%-7.4%-5.3%
Max Positive6.4%12.1%20.9%
Max Negative-17.8%-22.0%-20.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/30/2026-14.4%-8.6%-2.8%
4/30/20263.0%-6.2%-10.5%
2/19/20260.9%-1.6%-13.2%
10/30/20253.7%2.7%-0.9%
7/24/2025-17.8%-22.0%-20.0%
4/24/2025-11.6%-9.3%-3.2%
2/20/20256.0%6.0%4.7%
10/24/2024-0.3%-1.2%1.0%
7/25/2024-12.4%-6.7%-5.3%
4/23/2024-14.9%-10.6%-8.4%
2/22/20243.1%4.9%5.8%
10/26/2023-5.9%-8.1%-1.7%
7/27/2023-4.0%-4.5%-10.1%
4/27/20231.8%1.6%-3.7%
2/23/2023-0.7%1.3%-5.0%
10/27/20222.8%-2.4%3.2%
7/28/20220.9%1.9%4.4%
4/28/20223.3%6.5%3.4%
2/17/2022-14.3%-17.4%-15.5%
10/28/20214.0%4.6%6.7%
7/29/20213.1%2.0%3.3%
4/29/20212.8%6.9%12.2%
2/18/20215.0%8.7%18.5%
10/29/20206.4%12.1%20.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141211
# Negative101213
Median Positive3.1%4.7%4.7%
Median Negative-12.0%-7.4%-5.3%
Max Positive6.4%12.1%20.9%
Max Negative-17.8%-22.0%-20.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/30/202610-Q
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/24/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202410/24/202410-Q
06/30/202407/25/202410-Q
03/31/202404/23/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/30/202610-Q
03/31/202604/30/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/24/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202410/24/202410-Q
06/30/202407/25/202410-Q
03/31/202404/23/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q
12/31/202102/25/202210-K
09/30/202111/03/202110-Q
06/30/202108/04/202110-Q
03/31/202105/05/202110-Q
12/31/202002/26/202110-K
09/30/202011/03/202010-Q
06/30/202008/04/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201902/27/202010-K
09/30/201911/05/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/4/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Operating cash flowReported825.00 Mil925.00 Mil1.02 Bil-7.5% LoweredGuidance: 1.00 Bil for 2026
2026 Organic revenue growth for parts and servicesReported-3.0%-2.0%-1.0% -2.5%LoweredGuidance: 0.5% for 2026
2026 Diluted EPSReported1.781.932.08-16.5% LoweredGuidance: 2.31 for 2026
2026 Adjusted diluted EPSReported2.62.752.9-9.8% LoweredGuidance: 3.05 for 2026
2026 Free cash flowReported625.00 Mil700.00 Mil775.00 Mil-9.7% LoweredGuidance: 775.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Operating cash flowReported900.00 Mil1.00 Bil1.10 Bil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 1.00 Bil for 2026
2026 Organic revenue growth for parts and servicesReported-0.5%0.5%1.5% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0.5% for 2026
2026 Diluted EPSReported2.162.312.46-7.6% LoweredGuidance: 2.5 for 2026
2026 Adjusted diluted EPSReported2.93.053.20.0% AffirmedGuidance: 3.05 for 2026
2026 Free cash flowReported700.00 Mil775.00 Mil850.00 Mil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 775.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/19/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Operating cash flowReported900.00 Mil1.00 Bil1.10 Bil8.1% Higher NewActual: 925.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Organic revenue growth for parts and servicesReported-0.5%0.5%1.5% 3.0%Higher NewActual: -2.5% for 2025
2026 Diluted EPSReported2.352.52.65-1.8% Lower NewActual: 2.55 for 2025
2026 Adjusted diluted EPSReported2.93.053.2-0.8% Lower NewActual: 3.08 for 2025
2026 Free cash flowReported700.00 Mil775.00 Mil850.00 Mil14.8% Higher NewActual: 675.00 Mil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/30/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Operating cash flowReported825.00 Mil925.00 Mil1.02 Bil-5.1% LoweredGuidance: 975.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Organic revenue growth for parts and servicesReported-3.0%-2.5%-2.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: -2.5% for 2025
2025 Diluted EPSReported2.472.552.62-2.9% LoweredGuidance: 2.62 for 2025
2025 Adjusted diluted EPSReported33.083.15-2.4% LoweredGuidance: 3.15 for 2025
2025 Free cash flowReported600.00 Mil675.00 Mil750.00 Mil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 675.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 7/15/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Urbain, XavierDirectBuy829202532.1215,000481,7561,081,360Form
2Clarke, Andrew CDirectBuy827202531.955,000159,773676,543Form
3Jude, Justin LPresident and CEODirectBuy827202531.505,669178,5749,023,062Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Urbain, XavierDirectBuy829202532.1215,000481,7561,081,360Form
2Clarke, Andrew CDirectBuy827202531.955,000159,773676,543Form
3Jude, Justin LPresident and CEODirectBuy827202531.505,669178,5749,023,062Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 9, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
12th Street Asset Management Company, LLC$40.7 Mil6.7%32ADD +6.5%13F
Ranmore Fund Management Ltd$44.5 Mil5.9%20ADD +14.9%13F
Kiltearn Partners LLP$14.1 Mil3.8%25Hold13F
Check Capital Management Inc/Ca$56.3 Mil3.5%49ADD +23.0%13F
Medina Value Partners, LLC$13.7 Mil2.9%30Hold13F
Lone Peak Global Investors LLC$12.1 Mil2.0%42New13F
Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.$60.7 Mil2.0%44ADD +97.3%13F
Lyrical Asset Management LP$89.6 Mil1.4%39Hold13F
EdgePoint Investment Group Inc.$131.3 Mil1.1%37TRIM -20.8%13F
Weitz Investment Management, Inc.$12.0 Mil0.8%49TRIM -7.5%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Lone Peak Global Investors LLC$12.1 Mil2.0%42New13F
Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.$60.7 Mil2.0%44ADD +97.3%13F
Check Capital Management Inc/Ca$56.3 Mil3.5%49ADD +23.0%13F
Ranmore Fund Management Ltd$44.5 Mil5.9%20ADD +14.9%13F
12th Street Asset Management Company, LLC$40.7 Mil6.7%32ADD +6.5%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Hudson Way Capital Management LLC$23.1 Mil1.8%17ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Petrus Trust Company, LTA$15.7 Mil1.6%26ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC$11.7 Mil2.6%39ExitedDec 31, 202513F
EdgePoint Investment Group Inc.$131.3 Mil1.1%37TRIM -20.8%Mar 31, 202613F
Weitz Investment Management, Inc.$12.0 Mil0.8%49TRIM -7.5%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
EdgePoint Investment Group Inc.$131.3 Mil1.1%37TRIM -20.8%13F
Lyrical Asset Management LP$89.6 Mil1.4%39Hold13F
Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.$60.7 Mil2.0%44ADD +97.3%13F
Check Capital Management Inc/Ca$56.3 Mil3.5%49ADD +23.0%13F
Ranmore Fund Management Ltd$44.5 Mil5.9%20ADD +14.9%13F
12th Street Asset Management Company, LLC$40.7 Mil6.7%32ADD +6.5%13F
Kiltearn Partners LLP$14.1 Mil3.8%25Hold13F
Medina Value Partners, LLC$13.7 Mil2.9%30Hold13F
Lone Peak Global Investors LLC$12.1 Mil2.0%42New13F
Weitz Investment Management, Inc.$12.0 Mil0.8%49TRIM -7.5%13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 10/8/2026