LKQ Corporation (LKQ)
Estimates & Forecasts•Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
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LKQ Price Targets Summary| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $936M | $690M | $607M | $602M | $634M | $638M | $669M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.51 | $2.63 | $2.35 | $2.43 | $2.64 | $2.74 | $2.96 |
| YoY Growth | — | -26.3% | -12.0% | -0.7% | +5.2% | +0.7% | +4.9% |
| Net Margin | 6.8% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 4.3% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.7% |
USD · LKQ · Proprietary Model| Metric | 2025A | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.9B | $13.9B | $14.0B | $14.1B | $14.3B |
| Net Income | $607M | $602M | $634M | $638M | $669M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.35 | $2.43 | $2.64 | $2.74 | $2.96 |
| Free Cash Flow | $847M | $624M | $667M | $704M | $738M |
Treat point estimates cautiously; use wider scenario ranges and position sizing discipline.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LKQ stock.
LKQ Corporation's projected EPS for the next fiscal year is $2.43. This estimate blends our quantitative model with Wall Street analyst consensus and carries a confidence score of 48/100. The model factors in revenue trajectory, margin path, and share buyback trends to arrive at this figure.
Our scenario-based model produces three price targets for LKQ Corporation: Bear case $27, Base case $32, and Bull case $77. These targets are derived by applying the median historical P/E ratio to forward EPS estimates under each growth scenario. They are not buy/sell recommendations.
LKQ Corporation's projected revenue growth for the next fiscal year is -0.0%, reaching approximately $13.9B in total revenue. Growth estimates are probability-weighted and blend analyst consensus with our CAGR extrapolation model. Outer years (FY+3, FY+4) fade toward industry median growth rates.
Accuracy depends on several measurable factors. Our model confidence score of 48/100 is computed from revenue predictability (25% weight), margin stability (20%), historical earnings beat rate (20%), data depth (15%), analyst coverage (10%), and model-consensus agreement (10%). Contracting margins add uncertainty to forward projections. No forecast model is perfect — always cross-reference with your own analysis.
LKQ Corporation's forward operating margin is estimated at 7.6% for the next fiscal year. The margin trend is currently "contracting". Our model tracks margin mean-reversion patterns and adjusts for sector-specific cost dynamics. Operating leverage is a key driver of EPS growth beyond top-line revenue expansion.
The v2 model uses a multi-step process: (1) Revenue is projected via blended CAGR with probability weighting, (2) Operating and net margins follow a mean-reversion path calibrated to sector norms, (3) EPS is derived from net income divided by projected diluted shares (accounting for buyback trends), (4) For FY+1 and FY+2, estimates are blended with analyst consensus based on coverage depth, (5) Price targets apply median historical P/E to forward EPS under bear/base/bull growth scenarios. All inputs are from public filings and third-party data providers.
The bear case ($27) assumes P25 revenue growth, worst-case margins, and multiple compression. Key risks include: unexpected margin contraction, revenue deceleration below model floor, regulatory headwinds, macro deterioration, or competitive disruption. A confidence score below 60 suggests higher estimate volatility. Always size positions according to the full scenario range, not just the base case.
Our model is below Wall Street consensus with a 19.4% gap. For FY+1, analyst estimates blend with our model at 20% analyst weight. By FY+3 and FY+4, estimates are purely model-driven as analyst coverage thins out at longer horizons.