Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.21
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.2%
Payout Ratio
51.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
LKQ Dividend Income Check
Safety
51.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is unknown.
LKQ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.2%
Trailing DPS$1.21
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout51.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout38.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR5.4%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield6.4%
1Y Total Return-24.1%
5Y Total Return-32.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,79210Y ago$10,36820Y ago$58,495
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LKQ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
LKQ Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
LKQ Corporation distributes 51.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 38.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LKQ has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LKQ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.2% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 6.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -32.1%, with dividends contributing 10.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $10,368 today.
LKQ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 19 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.40
Avg/Payment$0.2842
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $0.3000 | — | 4.14% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | $0.3000 | — | 4.03% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 4.17% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 3.80% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 2.85% | May 29, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 2.91% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 3.10% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 3.00% | Aug 29, 2024 |
LKQ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.2%
#1 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
51.1% payout
Streak
4Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.4%
#1 of 4
GPC
AAP
KARLKQ Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $1.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.35 | 51.1% | 1.96x | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $1.20 | 6.7% | 4 | $2.63 | 45.6% | 2.19x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $1.13 | 9.8% | 4 | $3.51 | 32.1% | 3.12x | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $1.02 | 310.0% | 4 | $4.13 | 24.8% | 4.03x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $0.25 | — | 1 | $3.66 | 6.8% | 14.64x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.09 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.74 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.52 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.71 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonLKQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LKQ stock.
How much dividend does LKQ pay per share?
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.21 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LKQ's next ex-dividend date?
LKQ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LKQ typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LKQ's dividend safe?
LKQ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +51.1% and FCF payout ratio of +38.2%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is LKQ a Dividend Payer?
Yes, LKQ Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does LKQ pay dividends?
LKQ Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.21 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LKQ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LKQ five years ago would be worth approximately $6,792 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LKQ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LKQ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.