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LKQ·LKQ Corporation

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After Hours
High
$27.29
Open
$27.16
Market Cap
6.83B
52W High
$40.94
Low
$26.75
P. Close
$27.27
P/E
13.26
52W Low
$23.98
Fwd P/E
38.27
Mean Target
$40.81
Technical Score (1D)
23
SELL
News Sentiment
42
BEARISH
LKQ Corporation's shares have recently underperformed the S&P 500, with organic revenue showing a consistent year-on-year decline over the past two years. This weakness in the core business suggests potential challenges with product offerings, pricing, or market penetration, potentially leading to a greater reliance on acquisitions for growth. Investors are advised to exercise caution given this trend.
Earnings Summary
LKQ Corporation is a prominent distributor of vehicle replacement parts and accessories, operating within the automotive aftermarket sector across North America and Europe. The company provides a wide array of components for both collision and mechanical repairs, serving a diverse customer base including repair shops, dealerships, and individual consumers. LKQ's business model is centered on its extensive distribution network, making it a significant player in the global automotive aftermarket industry. Examining LKQ's recent earnings, the company demonstrated mixed performance in its latest reported quarters. In Q1 2026, EPS was reported at $0.67 against an estimate of $0.6868, and revenue reached $3.469 billion against an estimate of $3.423 billion. This followed Q4 2025, where LKQ reported EPS of $0.59 against an estimate of $0.78375 and revenue of $3.312 billion against an estimate of $3.458 billion. The most recent quarter showed a slight EPS miss but a revenue beat, while the prior quarter exhibited a significant EPS miss and a revenue miss. Historically, LKQ has shown a variable growth trajectory. In the last four reported quarters with both actual and estimated EPS, the company beat estimates in Q4 2024 ($0.80 actual vs $0.74241 estimate) and Q3 2025 ($0.84 actual vs $0.75657 estimate), but missed in Q1 2025 ($0.79 actual vs $0.77858 estimate) and Q4 2025 ($0.59 actual vs $0.78375 estimate). Revenue figures, where available, have shown some growth, but the EPS performance indicates challenges in meeting analyst expectations consistently. Recent news highlights LKQ trading at historically low valuation multiples, suggesting potential undervaluation based on its salvage network and free cash flow. However, Argus Research lowered its price target to $22.00, indicating a shift in analyst sentiment. Furthermore, LKQ is seen as a potential beneficiary of slowing new car sales, which could boost demand for aftermarket parts, though the company has also been notified of a class action securities lawsuit with an application deadline of June 22, 2026, adding a layer of uncertainty. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for how LKQ navigates the potential increase in demand driven by a shift towards vehicle repair amidst slowing new car sales. Key will be the company's ability to meet analyst EPS estimates in upcoming quarters, particularly given the recent misses, and how any developments regarding the class action lawsuit might impact its financial standing and market perception.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.54$0.65$0.76$0.87$0.97Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.71 - -
Q1'26$0.69$0.67-2.4%
Q4'25$0.78$0.59-24.7%
Q3'25$0.76$0.84+11.0%
Q2'25$0.92$0.87-5.8%
Q1'25$0.78$0.79+1.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.3B$3.4B$3.5B$3.6B$3.7BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.5B - -
Q1'26$3.4B$3.5B+1.3%
Q4'25$3.5B$3.3B-4.2%
Q3'25 - $3.5B -
Q2'25 - $3.6B -
Q1'25 - $3.5B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

LKQ Stock Snapshot

LKQ is currently trading at $27.29, giving LKQ Corporation a market cap of 6.83B and a P/E ratio of 13.3. Today's range spans $26.75–$27.29, with shares opening at $27.16 and moving up $0.02 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 23/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 42/100.

Over the past year LKQ has traded between $23.98 and $40.94 - the current price is +13.8% off the 52-week low and -33.3% from the high. 17 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $40.81 (range $33.00–$47.50), implying upside of +49.5%.

LKQ is at $27.29 (in the lower half of its 52-week range within $23.98–$40.94), carrying a SELL technical signal (23/100) and neutral sentiment (42/100). (P/E: 13.3) At 6.83B in Consumer Cyclical market cap, a non-bullish setup doesn't necessarily mean fundamental deterioration - sometimes it means the stock is in a dead money phase where patience is the only viable strategy. Tracking volume alongside price action is especially important at this tier.

The absence of strong institutional sponsorship makes LKQ's SELL signal (23/100) more consequential than the same signal in a larger name — at 6.83B in Consumer Cyclical market cap, there are fewer natural buyers to absorb selling pressure, which means the $23.98–$40.94 range's lower bound becomes a sharper test of the thesis. Sentiment at 42/100 (neutral) and price at $27.29 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) don't yet suggest stabilization is imminent.