39.11 USD
+0.51
1.32%
At close Feb 14, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
39.11
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
1.32%
5 days
4.43%
1 month
4.88%
3 months
1.09%
6 months
-0.71%
Year to date
7.92%
1 year
-19.94%
5 years
17.80%
10 years
42.58%
 

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 6,831 funds
Analysts bullish %

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 (-$1.32B) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$48
23%
upside
Avg. target
$54
38%
upside
High target
$60
53%
upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Barrington Research
Gary Prestopino
65% 1-year accuracy
96 / 147 met price target
53%upside
$60
Outperform
Maintained
14 Feb 2025
JP Morgan
Samik Chatterjee
62% 1-year accuracy
41 / 66 met price target
23%upside
$48
Overweight
Maintained
11 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about LKQ published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
LKQ Corporation: They've Got Parts, They've Got Scale, They've Got My Attention
LKQ Corporation is undervalued, boasts strong financial performance, and has promising growth prospects due to its size and scale advantage. LKQ's extensive distribution network and wide range of parts make it a preferred choice for repair shops, enhancing customer relationships. Valuation suggests significant upside potential, with a target price of $70 per share, making LKQ a compelling buy opportunity.
LKQ Corporation: They've Got Parts, They've Got Scale, They've Got My Attention
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
LKQ (LKQ) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q4 Release
LKQ (LKQ) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
LKQ (LKQ) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q4 Release
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Is LKQ (LKQ) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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.
Is LKQ (LKQ) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Fast-paced Momentum Stock LKQ (LKQ) Is Still Trading at a Bargain
LKQ (LKQ) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Fast-paced Momentum Stock LKQ (LKQ) Is Still Trading at a Bargain
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
LKQ Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results on Thursday, February 20, 2025
ANTIOCH, Tenn., Jan. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
LKQ Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results on Thursday, February 20, 2025
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month 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 month 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
1 month 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
2 months 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
3 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
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