Research Analysts Offer Predictions for LKQ FY2025 Earnings

LKQ Co. (NASDAQ:LKQ) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research decreased their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of LKQ in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, December 17th. Zacks Research analyst L. Shahu now forecasts that the auto parts company will post earnings per share of $3.65 for the year, down from their prior forecast of $3.72. The consensus estimate for LKQ’s current full-year earnings is $3.43 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for LKQ’s Q4 2025 earnings at $0.79 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.00 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.04 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.99 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $3.96 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on LKQ. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of LKQ from $54.00 to $55.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, September 12th. Roth Mkm reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $59.00 price target on shares of LKQ in a research report on Thursday, September 12th. StockNews.com upgraded LKQ from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 18th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on LKQ from $53.00 to $47.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 25th. Finally, Robert W. Baird cut their price target on shares of LKQ from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 25th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $53.80.

LKQ Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ LKQ opened at $36.00 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $38.33 and its 200 day simple moving average is $40.15. The stock has a market cap of $9.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.43 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 1.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. LKQ has a fifty-two week low of $35.57 and a fifty-two week high of $53.68.

LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 24th. The auto parts company reported $0.88 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.87 by $0.01. LKQ had a net margin of 4.90% and a return on equity of 15.15%. The firm had revenue of $3.58 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.65 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.86 EPS. LKQ’s quarterly revenue was up .4% on a year-over-year basis.

LKQ Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, November 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 14th were issued a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, November 14th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.33%. LKQ’s dividend payout ratio is 44.78%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On LKQ

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in LKQ in the third quarter worth $25,000. Rothschild Investment LLC acquired a new stake in LKQ in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Allworth Financial LP lifted its holdings in LKQ by 94.2% in the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,010 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 490 shares during the last quarter. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC boosted its position in LKQ by 33.5% during the third quarter. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC now owns 1,151 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 289 shares during the period. Finally, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise grew its holdings in LKQ by 29.8% during the second quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise now owns 1,211 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $50,000 after purchasing an additional 278 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.63% of the company’s stock.

About LKQ

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.