LKQ (LKQ) Set to Post Earnings on Thursday

LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) is expected to issue its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 29th. Analysts expect LKQ to post earnings of $0.6250 per share and revenue of $3.37 billion for the quarter. LKQ has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.600-2.900 EPS. Investors may visit the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The auto parts company reported $0.67 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.71 by ($0.04). The firm had revenue of $3.41 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.48 billion. LKQ had a return on equity of 10.84% and a net margin of 3.37%. LKQ’s quarterly revenue was down 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.87 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect LKQ to post $2.65 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3.00 EPS for the next fiscal year.

LKQ Price Performance

NASDAQ LKQ opened at $17.25 on Tuesday. LKQ has a 1 year low of $16.96 and a 1 year high of $37.13. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $23.39 and a 200 day simple moving average of $27.52. The company has a current ratio of 1.58, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. The company has a market cap of $4.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.58 and a beta of 0.87.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently commented on LKQ shares. Stephens dropped their target price on shares of LKQ from $39.00 to $36.50 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Raymond James Financial set a $30.00 price target on shares of LKQ in a report on Friday, July 31st. Barrington Research downgraded LKQ from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday. Barclays raised LKQ from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $25.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Monday. Finally, Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on LKQ from $30.00 to $23.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $27.07.

LKQ News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting LKQ this week:

• Positive Sentiment: New CEO appointed: LKQ named Salvatore Abbate as president and chief executive officer, providing a permanent leadership transition after the immediate departure of the prior CEO. LKQ Names Salvatore Abbate President and CEO
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts see recovery potential: Barclays upgraded LKQ to “overweight” with a $25 price target, while Robert W. Baird maintained an “outperform” rating despite cutting its target to $23. The targets imply substantial upside if ERP disruptions are resolved and earnings stabilize. Barclays LKQ Rating Baird LKQ Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data is inconclusive: Reported October short interest was zero shares, producing a zero-day days-to-cover ratio. This conflicts with the description of a significant increase and may reflect incomplete or unreliable data.
• Negative Sentiment: ERP implementation problems resurfaced: LKQ disclosed continued difficulties with its European enterprise resource planning system, undermining earlier assurances that operations had normalized. Investors are concerned about execution, costs and potential disruption to revenue and margins. LKQ Investor Scrutiny Over ERP Problems and CEO Departure
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance withdrawn and estimates missed: Preliminary third-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue came in below expectations, and LKQ withdrew its 2026 outlook. The developments increase uncertainty around the company’s earnings trajectory and contributed to the stock’s decline. LKQ Preliminary Q3 Results and Outlook Withdrawal
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed analyst reaction: Barrington Research lowered LKQ to “market perform,” adding to investor caution following the operational setbacks. LKQ Rating Lowered to Market Perform

LKQ Company Profile

LKQ Corporation is a global distributor of automotive parts and accessories. The company supplies replacement parts, components and equipment to professional repair shops, collision-repair businesses, insurers, dealerships and other commercial customers. Its product offerings include recycled original-equipment parts, aftermarket parts, specialty vehicle products, tools and equipment.

LKQ’s operations include the procurement, dismantling and distribution of salvaged vehicles, allowing it to provide recycled engines, transmissions, body panels and other components.