LKQ Corporation (LKQ)

LKQ Corporation is a common stock listing on NASDAQ for a company focused on the distribution of replacement parts, components, and systems used in vehicle repair and maintenance, along with specialty aftermarket products and accessories. Its operations are organized across four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. The company’s product range includes bumper covers, body panels, lights, paint and refinishing consumables, mechanical parts, salvage items such as engines and transmissions, and a wide selection of automotive, recreational vehicle, marine, towing, and truck accessories. LKQ also supplies scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers, as well as precious metal-related materials such as catalytic converters. The company serves collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships, and retail customers across the United States, Canada, and several European countries. LKQ Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Antioch, Tennessee.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-LKQ
$33.95
36.6% Upside
Undervalued
$40.50
62.9% Upside
Bargain
Fair
1.2
4.8%
July 30, 2026
12.3x
1.0x
0.5x
6.38 B
11.049 B
45.0%
99.3%
4.0
59.8%
156.9%
Valuation • Fair Value

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$33.95

Estimated upside of 36.6% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$36.01

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$22.43

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$30.66

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$40.13

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$31.96

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$40.50

Analysts imply upside of 62.9%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

13.793 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

13.899 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

1.47 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

1.48 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.60

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

4.0

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

156.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 30, 2026

Days to Earnings

9

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

4.8%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.2

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

59.8%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Neutral

The 15-minute technical read for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) has a Buy consensus, with 4 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 4
Hold 2
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$33.95
Estimated upside 36.6%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 36.6%
Analyst Target
$40.50
Implied upside 62.9%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) is $33.95. This implies an estimated upside of 36.6% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 36.6% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) is $40.50. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 62.9%.

The current financial health read for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) is July 30, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 4.8%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.2.

The current P/E ratio listed for LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) is 12.3x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for LKQ Corporation is 6.38 B.

The current enterprise value listed for LKQ Corporation is 11.049 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for LKQ Corporation is NASDAQ-LKQ, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ-LKQ) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for LKQ Corporation is 45.0%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for LKQ Corporation is 99.3%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.