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NASDAQ:LKQ

LKQ - LKQ Stock Forecast, Price & News

$55.37
+0.12 (+0.22%)
(As of 03/29/2023 11:22 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$55.24
$55.94
50-Day Range
$53.37
$58.96
52-Week Range
$43.37
$59.33
Volume
417,626 shs
Average Volume
1.70 million shs
Market Capitalization
$14.80 billion
P/E Ratio
13.47
Dividend Yield
1.99%
Price Target
$67.00

LKQ MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
20.3% Upside
$67.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.26% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.31
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.00mentions of LKQ in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$211.74 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.35%
From $4.07 to $4.41 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.80 out of 5 stars

Auto/Tires/Trucks Sector

10th out of 97 stocks

Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies Industry

1st out of 1 stocks


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About LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) Stock

LKQ Corp. is a distributor of vehicle products and its parts to repair, maintain, and accessorize automobiles. It operates through the following segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe and Specialty. The Wholesale-North America segment includes Glass and Self-Service segments. The company was founded by Donald F. Flynn in February 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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LKQ Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/23/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/30 Dividend
3/15/2023
Today
3/29/2023
Dividend Payable
3/30/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
4/27/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Motor vehicles & motor vehicle parts & supplies
Sub-Industry
Distributors
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:LKQ
Previous Symbol
NASDAQ:LKQX
CUSIP
50188920
Employees
45,000
Year Founded
1998

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$67.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$68.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$65.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+21.3%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.15 billion
Pretax Margin
11.86%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$12.79 billion
Cash Flow
$5.13 per share
Book Value
$20.46 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
266,034,000
Market Cap
$14.77 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.36

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Key Executives

  • Dominick Paul Zarcone
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Rick Galloway
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Michael T. BrooksMichael T. Brooks
    Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Matthew J. Mckay
    Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel
  • Walter P. Hanley
    Senior Vice President-Development













LKQ Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell LKQ stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LKQ in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" LKQ shares.
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What is LKQ's stock price forecast for 2023?

4 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for LKQ's shares. Their LKQ share price forecasts range from $65.00 to $68.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $67.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 21.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have LKQ shares performed in 2023?

LKQ's stock was trading at $53.41 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LKQ shares have increased by 3.4% and is now trading at $55.25.
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Are investors shorting LKQ?

LKQ saw a decline in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,330,000 shares, a decline of 6.5% from the February 28th total of 3,560,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,640,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.0 days. Currently, 1.3% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is LKQ's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 27th 2023.
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How can I listen to LKQ's earnings call?

LKQ will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, April 27th at 8:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 647-362-9199 with passcode "5232422 #".

How were LKQ's earnings last quarter?

LKQ Co. (NASDAQ:LKQ) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 23rd. The auto parts company reported $0.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.84 by $0.06. The auto parts company earned $3 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.04 billion. LKQ had a net margin of 8.98% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.31%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.87 EPS.
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How often does LKQ pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for LKQ?

LKQ announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 21st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.275 per share on Thursday, March 30th. This represents a $1.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.99%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 15th.
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Is LKQ a good dividend stock?

LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.04%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 26.76%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LKQ will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.94% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will LKQ's stock buyback program work?

LKQ announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase plan on Thursday, July 29th 2021, which allows the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 6.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has LKQ issued on next quarter's earnings?

LKQ updated its FY23 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 23rd. The company provided EPS guidance of $3.90-4.20 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $4.07.

What is Dominick P. Zarcone's approval rating as LKQ's CEO?

76 employees have rated LKQ Chief Executive Officer Dominick P. Zarcone on Glassdoor.com. Dominick P. Zarcone has an approval rating of 53% among the company's employees. This puts Dominick P. Zarcone in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of LKQ own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other LKQ investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Ford Motor (F), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walt Disney (DIS), General Motors (GM), Intel (INTC), Micron Technology (MU), Netflix (NFLX) and Salesforce (CRM).

What is LKQ's stock symbol?

LKQ trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LKQ."

Who are LKQ's major shareholders?

LKQ's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Boston Partners (4.54%), Morgan Stanley (3.22%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (3.11%), Lazard Asset Management LLC (2.28%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.22%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.17%). Insiders that own company stock include Holdings LP Valueact, John W Mendel, Joseph M Holsten, Meg Divitto, Michael T Brooks, Patrick Berard and Robert M Hanser.
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How do I buy shares of LKQ?

Shares of LKQ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is LKQ's stock price today?

One share of LKQ stock can currently be purchased for approximately $55.25.

How much money does LKQ make?

LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) has a market capitalization of $14.77 billion and generates $12.79 billion in revenue each year. The auto parts company earns $1.15 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.11 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does LKQ have?

The company employs 45,000 workers across the globe.

Does LKQ have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of LKQ: 1323352 Alberta ULC, 1323410 Alberta ULC, 2015 Automaterialen B.V., A&A Auto Parts Stores Inc., A-Reliable Auto Parts & Wreckers Inc., A.S.A.P. Supplies Limited, AIM Recycling Florida LLC, AP Logistics B.V., AP Logistics Belgie NV, APS Autobanden B.V., APS B.V., ATR GmbH, AVC Tyre Recycling Ltd., AVI Inventory Services LLC, AVI Sales and Leasing Services LLC, Abiussi BVBA, AeroVision Aircraft Services LLC, AeroVision Engine Services LLC, AeroVision International LLC, Ageres B.V., Akron Airport Properties Inc., Alconed B.V., American Recycling International Inc., Andrew Page 1917 Limited, Andrew Page Limited, Arleigh Group Limited, Arleigh International Limited, Arrow Speed Acquisition LLC, Atracco AB, Atracco AS, Atracco Auto AB, Atracco Group AB, Auto Electra Naaldwijk B.V., Auto Kelly Bulgaria EOOD, Auto Kelly Slovakia s.r.o., Auto Kelly a.s., Auto Wessel B.V., Auto Wessel Naarden B.V., Auto-Onderdelen Centrale Middelburg B.V., AutoTech Fund I L.P., Autobedrijf DeJonghe en Co NV, Autodistibution Polska sp.z.o.o., Automotive Data Services Limited, Autoparts Prosec BV, Autoparts Prosec NV, Autosport Willy SA, Autostop Leuven NV, B.S.F. Distribution SPRL, BVG Hold SPRL, Bertolotti S.p.A., Bildemontering i Helsingborg AV, Blue Moose Holdings Ltd., Car Parts 4 Less Limited, Car Systems B.V., Cartal Rijsbergen Automotive B.V., Centrauto Pieces SPRL, Centro Ricambi Rhiag S.r.l., Commercial Parts UK Holdco Limited, Cruiser B.V., DCM Tools NV, De Bruyn Professional Coatings NV, Digraph Transport Supplies Limited, Distribuidora Hermanos Copher Internacional SA, DriverFx.com Inc., ECP France SAS, ELIT CZ Spol s.r.o., ELIT PL sp.zo.o., ELIT Slovakia s.r.o., ELIT Ukraine LLC, ERA S.p.A., Elit Group Ltd., Euro Car Parts (Northern Ireland) Limited, Euro Car Parts Ireland Limited, Euro Car Parts Limited, Euro Car Parts Nordic AB, Euro Garage Solutions Ltd, Fastighetsaktiebolaget Pistolvagen 4, GDR NV, Global Powertrain Systems LLC, Goodmark Motors LLC, Greenleaf Auto Recyclers LLC, HF Services B.V., HF Services Bvba, Harrems Tools B.V., Harrems Tools N.V., Hartsant Crash Repair Bvba, Havam Automotive B.V., Heijl Automotive B.V., Henrard SA, Heuts Beheer B.V., Heuts DHZ B.V., Heuts Handel B.V., Heuts Tilburg B.V., IPAR Industrial Partners B.V., Intermotor B.V., International Engines Ltd., KAIR IL LLC, KAO Logistics Inc, KAO Warehouse Inc., KPGW Canadian Holdco LLC, Karkraft (N.I.) Limited, Keystone Automotive Industries Inc., Keystone Automotive Industries ON Inc., Keystone Automotive Operations (India) Pvt. Ltd., Keystone Automotive Operations Inc., Keystone Automotive Operations of Canada Inc., Keystone Automotive de Mexico Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada de Capital Variable, Kuhne Nederland B.V., LKQ 1st Choice Auto Parts LLC, LKQ 250 Auto Inc., LKQ All Models Corp., LKQ Apex Auto Parts Inc., LKQ Auto Parts of Central California Inc., LKQ Auto Parts of Memphis Inc., LKQ Auto Parts of North Texas Inc., LKQ Auto Parts of North Texas L.P., LKQ Auto Parts of Utah LLC, LKQ Best Automotive Corp., LKQ Brad’s Auto & Truck Parts Inc., LKQ Broadway Auto Parts Inc., LKQ Canada Auto Parts Inc., LKQ Corporation, LKQ Delaware LLP, LKQ Euro Limited, LKQ European Holdings B.V., LKQ Foster Auto Parts Inc., LKQ Foster Auto Parts Salem Inc., LKQ Foster Auto Parts Westside LLC, LKQ German Holdings GmbH, LKQ Gorham Auto Parts Corp., LKQ Great Lakes Corp., LKQ Heavy Truck-Texas Best Diesel L.P., LKQ Hunts Point Auto Parts Corp., LKQ Investments Inc., LKQ Italia Bondco S.p.A., LKQ Italia S.r.l., LKQ Jersey Finance 1 Ltd., LKQ Jersey Finance 2 Ltd., LKQ Lakenor Auto & Truck Salvage Inc., LKQ Metro Inc., LKQ Mid-America Auto Parts Inc., LKQ Midwest Auto Parts Corp., LKQ Minnesota Inc., LKQ Netherlands B.V., LKQ Northeast Inc., LKQ Online Corp., LKQ Ontario LP, LKQ PGW Holdings LLC, LKQ Pick Your Part Southeast LLC, LKQ Receivables Finance Company LLC, LKQ Route 16 Used Auto Parts Inc., LKQ Self Service Auto Parts-Holland Inc., LKQ Self Service Auto Parts-Kalamazoo Inc., LKQ Self Service Auto Parts-Tulsa Inc., LKQ Smart Parts Inc., LKQ Southeast Inc., LKQ Southwick LLC, LKQ Taiwan Holding Company, LKQ Tire & Recycling Inc., LKQ Trading Company, LKQ TriplettASAP Inc., LKQ U-Pull-It Auto Damascus Inc., LKQ U-Pull-It Tigard Inc., LKQ West Michigan Auto Parts Inc., LKQ of Indiana Inc., LKQ of Michigan Inc., LKQ of Nevada Inc., Lakefront Capital Holdings LLC, Láng Kft., MSN145056 LLC, Marine Mart Limited, Markesdemo AB, Mekonomen AB, Messmer GmbH, Midland Chandlers Limited, MotorXchange S.A.R.L., Motorparts S.p.A., NPR Auto Trading Limited, NTP/Stag Canada Inc., Nipparts B.V., Nipparts Deutschland GmbH, North American ATK Corporation, Nova Leisure Limited, Nya Christianstads Billackering AB, Obdo Forvaltning AB, Orebro Bidemontering AB, Ottomate BVBA, PGW Auto Glass LLC, PGW Auto Glass ULC, PVG Hold BVBA, Pala Holding B.V., Partschannel, Pick-Your-Part Auto Wrecking, Pika Autoteile GmbH, Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC, Potomac German Auto Inc., Primaparts Automaterialen B.V., Prosec Carpartes BVBA, Pull-N-Save Auto Parts LLC, Recopart AB, Redding Auto Center Inc., Rhiag Engineering S.p.A., Rhiag Group Ltd., Rhiag Services Slovakia s.r.o., Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia S.p.A., Rhino BidCo S.p.A., Rijsbergen CarTAL Beheer B.V., Rijsbergen Holding B.V., Rox Auto SA, Rydell Motor Company LLC, S.C. ELIT Romania S.r.l., Sator Central Services B.V., Sator Holding B.V., Schaftenaar B.V., Scrap Processors LLC, Sergoyne Car-Parts BVBA, SiM Impex d.o.o., Signalen AB, Slager Automaterialen B.V., Stahlgruber, Stiching Autofirst Nederland B.V., Styl'Auto Pieces SAS, The Coast Distribution System, Thomassons.nu Grupp AB, Tielman Automaterialen B.V., Topocar SPRL, Troms Bildelsenter AS, U-Pull-It Inc., U-Pull-It North LLC, Upplands Bildemontering AB, VEAM B.V., VEGE Benelux B.V., VEGE France S.a.S., VEGE Italia S.r.l., VEGE Moteurs S.A., VEGE Motorer Norden AB, VEGE-Motoren GmbH, VEGECOM S.A.R.L., Van Heck & Co. B.V., Van Heck Interpieces N.V., Van Heck Vastgoed B.V., Vaxjo Lackcenter AB, Vege-Motodis S.A. de C.V., Vege-Motoren Iberica S.L., Vhip Fr SAS, Vége de Mexico S.A. de C.V., WJCM de Mexico Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada de Capital Variable, Warn Industries Inc., Widells Bilplat Eftr AB, and inSiamo Scarl.
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How can I contact LKQ?

LKQ's mailing address is 500 WEST MADISON STREET SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL, 60661. The official website for the company is www.lkqcorp.com. The auto parts company can be reached via phone at (312) 621-1950, via email at jpboutross@lkqcorp.com, or via fax at 312-621-1969.

This page (NASDAQ:LKQ) was last updated on 3/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff