LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Institutional Ownership
Q1 2026 13F Data|Updated 2026-06-13
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Institutional ownership decreased this quarter (-0.67 pp), representing a broadly distributed shareholder base.
Institutional Ownership119.9%$8.0B total value · ▼ 0.67 pp vs prior quarter
Can exceed 100% due to securities lending, short interest, and reporting timing differences.
Smart Money Score32 / 100Bearish
Based on ownership concentration, fund quality, buying/selling activity, conviction signals, and institutional trend.
Institutions & Flow539 holders+3 net flow (+82 / -79)
AI Insights & Key Takeaways
- Positive Institutional Flow (+3)
- Top 10 holders control 49.6% of institutional value
- No Insider Signal
Top Institutional Holders of LKQ
Ranked by reported Q1 2026 13F market value
Top 10 Holders
49.6%
Top 25 Holders
71.8%
Share of total reported institutional value in LKQ held by the largest 10 / 25 filers.
| # | Institution | Shares Held | Market Value | QoQ Change | Ownership % | % of Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 36.9M | $1.08B | +23.5% | 14.458% | 0.02% |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 14.4M | $422.5M | — | 5.637% | 0.02% |
| 3 | NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB | 12.3M | $354.5M | -1.7% | 4.803% |
Quarterly Institutional Activity
Filings activity in LKQ during Q1 2026, grouped by how each filer changed its position.
LKQ Institutional Ownership by Quarter
8 quarters of 13F filings · Δ columns show change vs prior quarter
| Quarter | Inst. Holders | Δ Holders | Ownership % | Δ Ownership | Total 13F Value | Δ Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 539 | +0.6% | 119.86% | 0.67 pp | $8.01B | 0.6% |
| Q4 2025 | 536 | 4.6% | 120.53% | +5.32 pp | $8.06B | +4.6% |
| Q3 2025 | 562 | 13% | 115.21% | 27.73 pp | $7.70B | 19% |
| Q2 2025 | 645 | +1.3% | 142.94% | 16.08 pp | $9.56B | 10% |
| Q1 2025 | 637 | +3.6% | 159.02% | +22.87 pp | $10.63B | +17% |
| Q4 2024 | 615 |
LKQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LKQ stock.
What percentage of LKQ is owned by institutions?
Based on Q1 2026 13F filings, institutional ownership of LKQ Corporation stands at 119.9%, held across 539 reporting institutions.
Who is the largest institutional holder of LKQ?
BlackRock, Inc. is the largest reported institutional holder of LKQ, with approximately 36,896,919 shares worth $1.08B as of Q1 2026.
Is LKQ a hedge fund favorite?
No marquee "smart money" managers (Berkshire, Burry, ARK, Tiger Global, Pershing Square, Baupost, etc.) currently appear among the top 25 institutional holders of LKQ.
What is LKQ's Smart Money Score?
Our composite Smart Money Score for LKQ is 32 out of 100 (Bearish). It combines net institutional buying activity, ownership shift, marquee investor presence, and holder-count growth.