Research Analysts Set Expectations for LKQ Q2 Earnings

LKQ Co. (NASDAQ:LKQ) – Analysts at Roth Capital lowered their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for shares of LKQ in a research note issued on Friday, April 25th. Roth Capital analyst S. Stember now expects that the auto parts company will post earnings per share of $0.91 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.96. The consensus estimate for LKQ’s current full-year earnings is $3.57 per share. Roth Capital also issued estimates for LKQ’s Q3 2025 earnings at $0.95 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $3.52 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.89 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.03 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.02 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $3.90 EPS.

Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on the company. Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $60.00 price target on shares of LKQ in a research note on Monday, April 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of LKQ from $48.00 to $49.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 21st. Finally, StockNews.com cut shares of LKQ from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, April 25th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, LKQ currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $52.60.

LKQ Stock Up 1.2 %

Shares of NASDAQ:LKQ opened at $37.65 on Monday. LKQ has a 1 year low of $35.56 and a 1 year high of $46.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 1.71 and a quick ratio of 0.67. The business’s 50-day moving average is $41.34 and its 200-day moving average is $39.16. The company has a market capitalization of $9.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.37 and a beta of 1.09.

LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, April 24th. The auto parts company reported $0.79 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.79. The business had revenue of $3.46 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.58 billion. LKQ had a net margin of 4.81% and a return on equity of 14.93%. LKQ’s quarterly revenue was down 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.82 earnings per share.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of LKQ during the 4th quarter worth approximately $165,548,000. EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. bought a new stake in LKQ during the fourth quarter worth $160,339,000. Norges Bank bought a new stake in LKQ during the fourth quarter worth $119,395,000. Clarkston Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in LKQ in the 4th quarter valued at $91,678,000. Finally, Eminence Capital LP purchased a new stake in shares of LKQ during the 4th quarter valued at $68,944,000. 95.63% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at LKQ

In other news, Director Dominick P. Zarcone sold 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $41.66, for a total value of $416,600.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 359,462 shares in the company, valued at $14,975,186.92. This trade represents a 2.71 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Justin L. Jude purchased 2,708 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 25th. The shares were bought at an average price of $36.99 per share, with a total value of $100,168.92. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer now directly owns 280,777 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,385,941.23. This represents a 0.97 % increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 45,000 shares of company stock valued at $1,864,350. Corporate insiders own 0.55% of the company’s stock.

LKQ Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 29th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 15th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.19%. LKQ’s payout ratio is 44.78%.

LKQ Company Profile

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. It operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. The company distributes bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as 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; lights and bumper assemblies; scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers; 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.