LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.600-2.900 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.980. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
LKQ Stock Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:LKQ traded down $3.79 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $22.60. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 9,797,520 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,853,544. The company has a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 1.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $25.95 and a 200 day moving average of $29.25. LKQ has a twelve month low of $21.17 and a twelve month high of $37.13. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.76 billion, a PE ratio of 11.19 and a beta of 0.83.
LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The auto parts company reported $0.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.71 by ($0.04). LKQ had a net margin of 3.71% and a return on equity of 11.65%. The business had revenue of $3.41 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.48 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.87 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. LKQ has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.600-2.900 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that LKQ will post 3 EPS for the current fiscal year.
LKQ Dividend Announcement
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of brokerages have issued reports on LKQ. Zacks Research raised LKQ from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Stephens cut their target price on shares of LKQ from $39.00 to $36.50 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Barclays decreased their target price on shares of LKQ from $33.00 to $30.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of LKQ from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $36.62.
More LKQ News
Here are the key news stories impacting LKQ this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Quarterly dividend maintained: LKQ declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable September 3 to shareholders of record August 20. The dividend equates to $1.20 annually and a reported yield of approximately 5.3%, which may appeal to income-focused investors.
- Neutral Sentiment: Some areas of the business remain resilient: Management cited improving trends in North America and steady demand in its Specialty segment. Institutional ownership was mixed in the latest quarter, with major investors including Capital World Investors and BlackRock adding shares while Morgan Stanley, Capital Research Global Investors and others reduced positions.
- Negative Sentiment: Q2 results missed expectations and guidance was cut: LKQ reported revenue of approximately $3.41 billion, down 3.0% year over year and below the $3.48 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted EPS fell to $0.67 from $0.87 a year earlier and missed estimates of roughly $0.71–$0.73. The company reduced its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $2.60–$2.90 from $2.90–$3.20, below consensus expectations near $2.98, and now expects organic revenue growth of negative 3.0% to negative 1.0%. Europe was the primary reason for the reduction: Germany’s ERP implementation disruption lowered quarterly revenue by an estimated $140 million and European EBITDA by about $50 million, while weaker conditions in the U.K. and Benelux could delay the recovery. LKQ Slides as Europe Weakness and Lower 2026 Outlook Weigh on Shares
Institutional Trading of LKQ
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S lifted its stake in LKQ by 170.0% in the 2nd quarter. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S now owns 7,886 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $292,000 after buying an additional 4,965 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position in shares of LKQ by 2.6% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 31,476 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $1,339,000 after acquiring an additional 807 shares in the last quarter. Kennedy Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of LKQ by 41.2% in the third quarter. Kennedy Capital Management LLC now owns 314,467 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $9,604,000 after acquiring an additional 91,776 shares in the last quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors boosted its stake in shares of LKQ by 20.7% in the fourth quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 102,544 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $3,097,000 after acquiring an additional 17,605 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State of Tennessee Department of Treasury increased its position in shares of LKQ by 152.3% during the fourth quarter. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury now owns 78,360 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $2,574,000 after purchasing an additional 47,299 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.63% of the company’s stock.
LKQ Company Profile
LKQ Corporation is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. The company supplies a broad range of replacement components, including recycled original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, aftermarket parts, refurbished and remanufactured items. Its products support collision repair, mechanical repair and performance enhancement needs across passenger cars, heavy trucks and recreational vehicles.
Through a combination of in-house operations and strategic acquisitions, LKQ has developed a comprehensive product portfolio that extends beyond core replacement parts.
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