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LKQLKQ Corporation
$23.43$6.0B
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LKQ Corporation

LKQ
NASDAQ · Auto Parts & Equipment
$23.43
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$5.97B
P/E10.0x
52W High$37.13
Volume2.4M
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VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

North America Inflection Amidst Margin Compression

LKQ is navigating a challenging demand environment with consolidated revenue down 6.4% in 2026Q2, yet North America has returned to positive organic growth for the first time in nine quarters, suggesting a potential inflection. Gross margins have compressed to...

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

LKQ price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

4/12 Beats

EPS beat 4 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-58% Peers

P/E is 58% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 26 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 74% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 30
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue contracted 6.4% year-over-year in 2026Q2 to $3.4B, with gross margin down 100bps to 38.8% and operating income falling 28% to $225M, reflecting negative operating leverage.

Analyst Consensus+33.6% target
Buy(22 analysts)
19 Buy3 Hold0 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Leading market position

LKQ Corporation is the leading provider of alternative aftermarket, salvage, and recycled auto parts, with a strong presence in North America and Europe.

Resilience through headwinds

The company has demonstrated resilience through cyclical headwinds, maintaining performance despite challenging market conditions.

Market share gains

LKQ has been gaining market share, reinforcing its competitive position in the aftermarket auto parts industry.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
LKQ-18.98%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
LKQ-18.95%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
LKQ-45.82%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+75.83%
5-Year Return
LKQ-43.81%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+69.06%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
10.0x
Forward P/EExpansion
8.7x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
7.2x
FCF YieldCash Flow
14.2%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
10.0x
13.6x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
7.2x
10.0x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
7.0x
12.8x
0th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$26.41+12.7%
Base (Fair)$62.22+167.0%
Bull$107.91+360.6%
$26.41 Bear$62.22 Base$107.91 Bull
Current Market Price: $23.43
Trades at a 62.3% discount to Base DCF ($62.22)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$13.92B-3.1% YoY
Net income
$607M-12.0% YoY
Free cash flow
$847M+4.6% YoY
Operating margin
7.8%-0.5 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)7.2%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)9.6%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate4/12 (33%)
Revenue Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 30, 2026
$0.67-5.4%
vs $0.71
$3.4B-2.2%
vs $3.5B
Q2 2026
Apr 30, 2026
$0.67+0.0%
vs $0.67
$3.5B+2.2%
vs $3.4B
Q1 2026
Feb 19, 2026
$0.59-9.2%
vs $0.65
$3.3B+2.0%
vs $3.2B
Q4 2025
Oct 30, 2025
$0.84+13.5%
vs $0.74
$3.5B+7.7%
vs $3.2B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
24/7 Wall Street·Sep 16, 2026
Americans Are Keeping Cars Longer. These 3 Dividend Stocks Stand to Benefit

With Americans holding onto their vehicles longer than ever, a quiet corner of the auto industry keeps minting dividend checks through recessions, tariff shocks, and new-car slumps.

Seeking Alpha·Sep 12, 2026
Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS) Emit 10 Brilliant September Buys

The September GVAS portfolio highlights 10 ideal, fair-priced large-cap value stocks with strong dividend yields and positive free cash flow margins. Top GVAS dogs are projected to deliver average net gains of 36.8% by September 2027, with risk/volatility 46% below the market. Analyst targets suggest the five lowest-priced, highest-yield GVAS stocks could outperform the broader top ten by 5.12% over the next year.

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 9, 2026
New Strong Sell Stocks for September 9th

LKQ, AGCO and AXS have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 9, 2026.

GuruFocus·Aug 11, 2026
Richard Pzena Buys LKQ Corp (LKQ) -- Shares Look 38% Undervalued on GF Value

On June 30, 2026, Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio)'s firm executed a significant addition to its existing position in LKQ Corp (LKQ, Financial), purchasing 9,1

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark LKQ against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
LKQ logoLKQLKQ CorporationCurrent
$23.43$5.97B9.97-3.06%4.36%9.64%5.17%
GPC logoGPCGenuine Parts Company
$128.76$17.75B273.963.46%0.13%0.72%—
AAP logoAAPAdvance Auto Parts, Inc.
$41.10$2.48B56.30-5.42%0.97%3.79%—
AZO logoAZOAutoZone, Inc.
$2843.34$46.54B19.632.43%12.4%——
ORLY logoORLYO'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
$85.90$71.19B28.926.42%14.27%——
MPAA logoMPAAMotorcar Parts of America, Inc.
$10.56$199.93M17.034.28%-0.53%-1.57%—

Compare LKQ vs Peers

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs GPC

Most directly comparable listed peer for LKQ.

Scale Benchmark

vs ORLY

Larger-name benchmark to compare LKQ against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs GPC, AAP, AZO, ORLY

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

LKQ SEC Filings & Documents

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 8, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 19, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 20, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 30, 2025·SEC

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LKQ Frequently Asked Questions

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is LKQ Corporation's revenue?

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) reported $13.69B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5949% increase from $226.3M in 2000.

How fast is LKQ Corporation growing?

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) saw revenue decline by 3.1% over the past year.

Is LKQ profitable?

Yes, LKQ Corporation (LKQ) is profitable, generating $461.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (4.4% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does LKQ pay dividends?

Yes, LKQ Corporation (LKQ) pays a dividend with a yield of 5.17%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is LKQ's return on equity?

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.6%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is LKQ Corporation's free cash flow?

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) generated $625.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in LKQ back in 2000?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 26+ years of data

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