39.21 USD
+0.75
1.95%
At close Jan 21, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
39.21
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
1.95%
5 days
6.90%
1 month
6.35%
3 months
0.85%
6 months
-13.10%
Year to date
8.20%
1 year
-18.80%
5 years
14.55%
10 years
49.14%
 

About: Since forming in 1998 to consolidate the auto salvage business in the United States, LKQ has developed into a leading distributor of aftermarket and recycled auto parts with around 1,700 facilities across North America and Europe. The company primarily sells into the professional channel and offers an assortment of collision and mechanical parts to both body shops and mechanical repair shops. It also continues to operate more than 70 LKQ pick-your-part junkyards. Separate from the self-service business, LKQ typically purchases around 250,000 salvage vehicles annually that are used to extract vehicle parts for resale.

Employees: 49,000

0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

106% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $33.4M | Put options by funds: $16.2M

5% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 86 | Existing positions closed: 82

2% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 251 | Existing positions reduced: 245

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q2] → 6 (+0) [Q3]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 648 [Q2] → 644 (-4) [Q3]

6.97% less ownership

Funds ownership: 102.82% [Q2] → 95.85% (-6.97%) [Q3]

12% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $11.4B [Q2] → $10.1B (-$1.33B) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$47
20%
upside
Avg. target
$52
32%
upside
High target
$60
53%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Barrington Research
Gary Prestopino
65% 1-year accuracy
86 / 133 met price target
53%upside
$60
Outperform
Maintained
25 Oct 2024
Stifel
Brian Butler
63% 1-year accuracy
5 / 8 met price target
20%upside
$47
Buy
Maintained
25 Oct 2024
Baird
Craig Kennison
34% 1-year accuracy
10 / 29 met price target
22%upside
$48
Outperform
Maintained
25 Oct 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about LKQ published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Should Value Investors Buy LKQ (LKQ) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Should Value Investors Buy LKQ (LKQ) Stock?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
LKQ Corporation Presents Attractive Risk-Reward As Cycles Normalize
LKQ Corporation faces cyclical headwinds from high insurance premiums and declining used car prices, but prudent capital allocation and cost control ensure strong cash flow and shareholder returns. The company's focus has shifted from acquisitions to operational efficiency and capital return, a strategy favored by investors and likely to yield substantial returns as cycles normalize. LKQ's valuation is attractive, with potential upside of 24.5%-29.7% based on DCF and precedent transaction analyses, supported by conservative assumptions.
LKQ Corporation Presents Attractive Risk-Reward As Cycles Normalize
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Is Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) Overvalued? Or Is It Worth Buying Now?
TROY, Mich. , Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoetis's recent report has investors wondering if the company's stock is overvalued.
Is Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) Overvalued? Or Is It Worth Buying Now?
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
LKQ Corporation Continues Board Refreshment with the Appointment of James S. Metcalf
Brings Significant Public Company Chief Executive Officer and Board Experience Brings Significant Public Company Chief Executive Officer and Board Experience
LKQ Corporation Continues Board Refreshment with the Appointment of James S. Metcalf
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
LKQ Subsidiary Keystone Automotive Operations Named 2024 Channel Partner of the Year by Specialty Equipment Market Association
ANTIOCH, Tenn., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that Keystone Automotive Operations, a subsidiary of LKQ's Specialty segment, received the Channel Partner of the Year Award at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, the leading venue that brings together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. In addition, Warn Industries, a segment of Keystone Automotive Operations, won the Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product Award in the Best New Products Award category.
LKQ Subsidiary Keystone Automotive Operations Named 2024 Channel Partner of the Year by Specialty Equipment Market Association
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 24, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Joe Boutross - VP of IR Justin Jude - President and CEO Rick Galloway - SVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Craig Kennison - Baird Scott Stember - ROTH MKM Brian Butler - Stifel Gary Prestopino - Barrington Research Jash Patwa - JPMorgan Bret Jordan - Jefferies Operator Good morning everyone and welcome to the LKQ Corporation's Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. My name is Lydia and I'll be your operator today.
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
LKQ Surpasses Q3 Earnings Expectations, Trims 2024 Outlook
LKQ reports mixed third-quarter results and expects 2024 operating cash flow to be $1.175 billion, down from the previous outlook of $1.20 billion.
LKQ Surpasses Q3 Earnings Expectations, Trims 2024 Outlook
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
LKQ (LKQ) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for LKQ (LKQ) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
LKQ (LKQ) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
LKQ (LKQ) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
LKQ (LKQ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.88 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.87 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.86 per share a year ago.
LKQ (LKQ) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
LKQ Corporation Announces Results for Third Quarter 2024
ANTIOCH, Tenn., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today reported third quarter 2024 financial results. “Our third quarter results reflect softer overall volumes, which underscore the importance of executing on our strategic transformation discussed at our September investor day. Our focus on managing our operating expenses is critically important, especially in a period when the top line is facing uncontrollable market headwinds. The agility of the LKQ team was again validated by the growth witnessed in adjusted diluted earnings per share and overall Segment EBITDA margin relative to the prior year. We remain confident in the long-term earnings potential of our businesses as we navigate short-term industry dynamics and a difficult macro-economic environment that will continue to affect the business in the fourth quarter,” noted Justin Jude, President and Chief Executive Officer.
LKQ Corporation Announces Results for Third Quarter 2024
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