Zacks Research Predicts LKQ's Q1 Earnings (NASDAQ:LKQ)

LKQ Co. (NASDAQ:LKQ - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for LKQ in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, November 19th. Zacks Research analyst L. Shahu now anticipates that the auto parts company will post earnings of $0.84 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.82. The consensus estimate for LKQ's current full-year earnings is $3.43 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for LKQ's Q2 2025 earnings at $1.02 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.86 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $3.72 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.01 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.07 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.02 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $4.07 EPS.

LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 24th. The auto parts company reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.87 by $0.01. LKQ had a return on equity of 15.15% and a net margin of 4.90%. 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 previous year, the business earned $0.86 earnings per share. The company's revenue was up .4% on a year-over-year basis.

LKQ has been the subject of several other research reports. Robert W. Baird cut their price objective on LKQ from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on LKQ from $54.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday, September 12th. Roth Mkm reissued a "buy" rating and set a $59.00 price target on shares of LKQ in a report on Thursday, September 12th. Barrington Research reissued an "outperform" rating and set a $60.00 price target on shares of LKQ in a report on Friday, October 25th. Finally, StockNews.com raised LKQ from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Monday. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $53.80.

LKQ Stock Performance

Shares of LKQ traded up $0.62 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $38.50. The stock had a trading volume of 1,601,430 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,935,794. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a current ratio of 1.72 and a quick ratio of 0.67. LKQ has a 12 month low of $35.57 and a 12 month high of $53.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.01 billion, a PE ratio of 14.39 and a beta of 1.29. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $38.81 and a 200 day moving average price of $40.86.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On LKQ

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in LKQ. Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of LKQ in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Rothschild Investment LLC purchased a new stake in shares of LKQ in the second quarter worth about $33,000. Allworth Financial LP lifted its position in shares of LKQ by 94.2% in the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,010 shares of the auto parts company's stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 490 shares in the last quarter. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC lifted its position in shares of LKQ by 33.5% in the third quarter. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC now owns 1,151 shares of the auto parts company's stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 289 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise lifted its position in shares of LKQ by 29.8% in the second quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise now owns 1,211 shares of the auto parts company's stock worth $50,000 after buying an additional 278 shares in the last quarter. 95.63% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

LKQ Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 14th will be given a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 14th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.12%. LKQ's payout ratio is 44.78%.

LKQ Company Profile

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.