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LKQ Corporation
LKQ Research profile · latest available data
Price overview
$23.29
▲ +0.29 (+1.3%)
| 52w hi | $33.67 |
|---|---|
| 52w lo | $22.19 |
| Vol | 3.46M |
| As of | 25 Sep 2026 |
The Verdict
Our score -0.40
| Short | -0.19 |
|---|---|
| Medium | -0.51 |
| Long | -0.58 |
computed 2026-09-27
Key fundamentals
LKQ Corporation
Consumer Cyclical · Auto Parts
| Market cap | $5.89B |
|---|---|
| Enterprise value | $10.93B |
| Trailing P/E | 12.94x |
| Forward P/E | 7.53x |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.79x |
| P / S (ttm) | 0.43x |
| Profit margin | 3.4% |
| Return on equity | 7.1% |
| Revenue growth | -3.0% |
| Earnings growth | -29.0% |
| Debt / equity | 82.11 |
Layer Breakdown
| Layer | Raw | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental | +0.07 | |
| Sector | -0.03 | |
| Technical | -0.27 | |
| Earnings | +0.00 | |
| Sentiment | +0.06 |
macro × 1.00 · 2026-09-27
Business overview
LKQ Corporation engages in the distribution of replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories. The company operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. It offers bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as paint and paint related consumables for refinishing vehicles; mechanical automotive parts and accessories; salvage products, including mechanical and collision parts comprising engines; transmissions; door assemblies; sheet metal products, such as trunk lids, fenders, and hoods; and lights and bumper assemblies. The company also provides scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers; precious metals, such as catalytic converters; and brake pads, discs and sensors, clutches, steering and suspension products, filters, and oil and automotive fluids, as well as electrical products, including spark plugs and batteries. In addition, the company distributes recreational vehicle appliances and air conditioners, towing hitches, truck bed covers, vehicle protection products, marine electronics, cargo management products, wheels, tires, and suspension products. It serves collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships, and retail customers. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, France, and other European countries. LKQ Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Antioch, Tennessee.
Risk Metrics
| Beta vs SPX | 0.59 |
|---|---|
| Corr SPX | 0.28 |
| Annual vol | 34.1% |
| Annual ret | -21.1% |
| Sharpe | -0.62 |
| Max DD | -49.0% |
Window: 504 trading days (504 obs)
Material Events
| Date | Event | 8-K |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-05-08 | Bylaws Amendment, Shareholder Vote… | read |
| 2026-04-30 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-03-06 | Officer / Director Change | read |
| 2026-02-19 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-01-26 | Other Material Event, Exhibits | read |
| 2025-12-18 | Material Agreement, Material Obligation… | read |
| 2025-12-04 | Other Material Event, Exhibits | read |
| 2025-11-04 | Officer / Director Change | read |
| 2025-10-30 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2025-10-01 | Other Material Event, Exhibits | read |
| 2025-08-26 | Other Material Event, Exhibits | read |
Flow & Concentration
| Insider 180d net | $0 |
|---|---|
| Insider buys / sells | 0 / 0 |
| Insider bias | Neutral |
| 13F holders | 8 |
| Top-5 share | 96.5% |
| HHI | 3,247 (concentrated) |
Top Holders
| Holder | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| State Street Corp | $232.61M | 8.83M |
| Capital Research / Capital World | $72.15M | 2.74M |
| Fidelity / FMR LLC | $63.89M | 2.43M |
| AQR Capital Management | $54.90M | 2.09M |
| Bridgewater Associates | $13.79M | 523.87K |
| Millennium Management | $8.62M | 327.35K |
| Citadel Advisors | $7.31M | 277.60K |
| T. Rowe Price Group | $6.75K | 256.25K |
As of 2026-06-30
Dividends
| Yield (TTM) | 2.58% |
|---|---|
| $ / share (TTM) | $0.60 |
| 5y CAGR | — |
Annual dividend per share
| 2021 | $0.25 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.02 |
| 2023 | $1.12 |
| 2024 | $1.20 |
| 2025 | $1.20 |
| 2026 | $0.30 |
SEC Filings
The Long Run
FY 2010–2025 · 16 years
| Line | Latest | CAGR | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.65B | +12.1% | |
| Gross profit | $5.35B | +11.2% | |
| Operating income | $993.00M | +11.5% | |
| Net income | $693.00M | +13.8% | |
| Cash from ops | $1.06B | +14.9% |
Indices
Recent Sessions
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Vol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | $23.00 | $23.48 | $22.43 | $23.29 | 3.46M |
| Sep 24 | $23.58 | $23.77 | $22.94 | $23.00 | 2.34M |
| Sep 23 | $23.61 | $23.72 | $23.34 | $23.43 | 2.40M |
| Sep 22 | $23.54 | $23.84 | $23.32 | $23.59 | 3.24M |
| Sep 21 | $23.42 | $23.49 | $23.04 | $23.20 | 2.77M |
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