LKQ Stock Overview
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. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$42.18 |
| 52 Week High | US$52.68 |
| 52 Week Low | US$35.56 |
| Beta | 1.09 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.24% |
| 3 Month Change | 15.28% |
| 1 Year Change | -17.49% |
| 3 Year Change | -6.10% |
| 5 Year Change | 87.22% |
| Change since IPO | 2,149.60% |
Recent News & Updates
Does LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 03
At US$41.55, Is It Time To Put LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) On Your Watch List?
Mar 20Recent updates
Does LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 03At US$41.55, Is It Time To Put LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) On Your Watch List?
Mar 20LKQ Corporation: Valuation To Stay Rangebound (Rating Downgrade)
Mar 06Some May Be Optimistic About LKQ's (NASDAQ:LKQ) Earnings
Feb 27LKQ Corporation: They've Got Parts, They've Got Scale, They've Got My Attention
Feb 15Returns On Capital At LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Have Hit The Brakes
Jan 15LKQ Corporation Presents Attractive Risk-Reward As Cycles Normalize
Jan 09Here's Why LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Dec 31LKQ Corporation's (NASDAQ:LKQ) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity
Dec 13Is There Now An Opportunity In LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)?
Nov 28LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.30
Oct 29LKQ Corporation: Insiders Are Buying, But I'm Holding For Now
Oct 17It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)
Sep 12Return Trends At LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Aren't Appealing
Aug 28
Tactical Revamps And Market Challenges Set To Sculpt Future Profitability And Growth
Aug 23 Strategic refinements and cost-saving measures aim to bolster profitability and operational efficiency, enhancing net margins and EBITDA.Is LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) A Risky Investment?
Aug 14LKQ Corp.: FCF Growth, M&A, And European Redesign Implied Undervaluation
Aug 02LKQ's (NASDAQ:LKQ) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Aug 01LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Jul 25LKQ Corporation: In Need For A Little Maintenance Itself
Jul 05Is It Too Late To Consider Buying LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ)?
Jun 25Potential Upside For LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) Not Without Risk
May 27LKQ Corporation: FY 2024 Adjusted Net Income Guidance Is Achievable
Apr 26We Think LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Apr 23LKQ Corporation: Potential Double-Digit Upside Amidst Geopolitical And Social Tensions
Mar 12Shareholder Returns
| LKQ | US Retail Distributors | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| 1Y | -17.5% | -20.1% | 8.4% |
Return vs Industry: LKQ exceeded the US Retail Distributors industry which returned -20.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: LKQ underperformed the US Market which returned 8.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| LKQ volatility | |
|---|---|
| LKQ Average Weekly Movement | 3.3% |
| Retail Distributors Industry Average Movement | 8.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: LKQ has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: LKQ's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 47,000 | Justin Jude | www.lkqcorp.com |
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.
LKQ Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| LKQ fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$11.24b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$690.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$14.36b |
15.8x
P/E Ratio0.8x
P/S RatioIs LKQ overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| LKQ income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$14.36b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$8.73b |
| Gross Profit | US$5.63b |
| Other Expenses | US$4.94b |
| Earnings | US$690.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2024
Next Earnings Date
Apr 24, 2025
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.66 |
| Gross Margin | 39.19% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.81% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 67.4% |
How did LKQ perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.8%
Current Dividend Yield46%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/04/03 22:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/04/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
LKQ Corporation is covered by 32 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Craig Kennison | Baird |
| Gary Prestopino | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| John Lovallo | BofA Global Research |