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LKQ (LKQ) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$27.15 +0.27 (+1.00%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$26.86 -0.29 (-1.06%)
As of 05/22/2026 07:59 PM Eastern
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LKQ Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
4.42%
Annual Dividend
$1.20
Next
Dividend Payment
Jun. 4
Dividend Increase
Track Record
3 Years
Dividend Payout Ratio
59.41%

LKQ (LKQ) pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share, with a dividend yield of 4.42%. The next quarterly payment of $0.30 per share is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, May 21. The company currently pays out 59.41% of its earnings and 24.40% of its cash flow as dividends.

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LKQ Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of LKQ's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

LKQ Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks LKQ's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

LKQ vs. The Competition

Compare LKQ's annual dividend and yield with averages for Auto and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeLKQAuto CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$1.20$0.01$1.61
Dividend Yield4.42%2.69%5.31%
Track Record3 years6 years10 years

LKQ Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings59.41%
Based on This Year's Estimate40.00%
Based on Next Year's Estimate36.04%
Based on Cashflow24.40%

LKQ Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/28/2026quarterly$0.30 - 4.46%5/21/20265/21/20266/4/2026
2/17/2026quarterly$0.30 - 4.03%3/12/20263/12/20263/26/2026
10/28/2025quarterly$0.30 - 4.17%11/20/202511/20/202512/4/2025
7/22/2025quarterly$0.30 - 3.11%8/14/20258/14/20258/28/2025
4/22/2025quarterly$0.30 - 2.84%5/15/20255/15/20255/29/2025
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2/18/2025quarterly$0.30 - 3%3/13/20253/13/20253/27/2025
10/22/2024quarterly$0.30 - 3.2%11/14/202411/14/202411/27/2024
7/23/2024quarterly$0.30 - 2.7%8/15/20248/15/20248/29/2024

This table shows LKQ's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

LKQ Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for LKQ is 4.42%. Learn more on LKQ's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for LKQ shares is $1.20. Learn more on LKQ's annual dividend history.

LKQ pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

LKQ's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.30 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

LKQ's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.30 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

LKQ's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 21, 2026.

LKQ has increased its dividend for the past 3 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0250 on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

The dividend payout ratio for LKQ is:
  • 59.41% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 40.00% based on this year's estimates
  • 36.04% based on next year's estimates
  • 24.40% based on cash flow

LKQ's dividend yield of 4.46% is higher than the average Auto/Tires/Trucks company that issues a dividend. The company's 3 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. LKQ's dividend payout ratio of 59.41% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate LKQ stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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This page (NASDAQ:LKQ) was last updated on 5/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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