LKQ Corporation
LKQ
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- LKQ Corporation operates in the auto parts industry, which is experiencing a shift towards increased demand for used and recycled parts, benefiting from sustainability trends.
- The company's forward P/E ratio is 7.24, indicating potential undervaluation compared to industry peers.
- LKQ has a dividend yield of 5.36%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
- The company has a trailing P/E of 12.44, suggesting it may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential.
- Revenue decreased by 2% compared to the prior quarter, from $3.5B to $3.4B.
- The overall score indicates a 'Strong Sell' with a score of -30.00, reflecting negative market sentiment and technical indicators.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $5.57B | Enterprise value | $10.60B | Trailing P/E | 12.23 | Forward P/E | 7.17 |
| PEG | 0.92 | Price / book | 0.87 | Beta | 0.86 | Dividend yield | 5.45% |
| Revenue growth | -3.0% | Earnings growth | -29.0% | Gross margin | 38.3% | Operating margin | 7.0% |
| Profit margin | 3.4% | ROE | 7.1% | ROA | 4.0% | Debt / equity | 0.82 |
| Current ratio | 1.58 | Free cash flow | $724.12M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $32.13 |
| 52w high | $37.13 | 52w low | $21.17 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.4B | $3.5B | $3.3B | $3.5B | $3.5B | — |
| Op margin | 7.0% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 8.2% | 8.7% | — |
| Net income | $136M | $79.0M | $66.0M | $180M | $192M | — |
| Gross margin | 38.8% | 38.4% | 37.9% | 38.3% | 38.6% | — |
| Gross profit | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.4B | — |
| Operating income | $239M | $250M | $214M | $288M | $307M | — |
- Revenue -2% vs prior quarter ($3.4B vs $3.5B).
- Gross margin 38.8% (was 38.4% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.7B | $13.8B | $13.3B | $12.8B | — |
| Op margin | 8.0% | 9.3% | 10.5% | 11.3% | — |
| Net income | $607M | $690M | $936M | $1.1B | — |
| Gross margin | 38.6% | 38.9% | 40.3% | 40.8% | — |
| Gross profit | $5.3B | $5.4B | $5.4B | $5.2B | — |
| Operating income | $1.1B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.4B | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-08 · Is LKQ (LKQ) Still A Bargain After A 53% Slide?
2026-10-08 · Is LKQ (LKQ) Cheap On Its Europe Training Push Or Is Caution Warranted?
2026-10-05 · LKQ Corporation to Release Third Quarter 2026 Results on Thursday, October 29, 2026
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2026-10-02 · Fitch revises LKQ outlook to stable on sluggish claims volume and share buybacks
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