LKQ Corporation (LKQ)
Consumer Discretionary · Vehicle parts distribution and aftermarket automotive components
LKQ is a global distributor of alternative and aftermarket vehicle parts sourced from salvage, remanufactured, and third-party suppliers serving the collision repair and vehicle maintenance markets.
What LKQ Corporation does
LKQ Corporation is a global distributor of vehicle replacement parts, components, and accessories sourced from multiple channels including aftermarket suppliers, salvage operations, and remanufactured/reconditioned sources. The company serves the vehicle repair and maintenance market across North America, Europe, and specialty aftermarket channels through three operating segments. LKQ supplies collision parts, hard parts, major mechanical components, and specialty vehicle products that improve vehicle performance, functionality, and appearance.
Themes: ["vehicle aftermarket parts distribution","collision repair products","salvage and reconditioned parts","specialty vehicle accessories","alternative OEM parts"]
Fundamentals
- Price$25.39 as of 2026-07-09 close
- Market cap$6.4B as of 2026-07-10
- 1-year return-34.6% as of 2026-07-09 close
- P/E12.38 as of 2026-07-10
- Net margin+3.7% as of 2026-07-10
- Gross margin+38.4% as of 2026-07-10
- ROE+7.9% as of 2026-07-10
- Debt / equity0.59 as of 2026-07-10
- Revenue growth (YoY)-1.4% as of 2026-07-10
- Revenue CAGR (3y)+2.2% SEC XBRL
- Beta0.82 as of 2026-07-10
Dividend: yield +4.8%; pays a dividend.
Key risks (from latest filing)
["Continued revenue decline (-1.37% YoY) and significant recent share price decline (-34.87% in 1 year) indicate market headwinds and investor confidence challenges","Impairment on Mekonomen equity method investment ($44M in Q1 2026) reflects challenges in international operations and investment valuations","Working capital pressures including significant receivables growth and accounts payable reduction, along with negative operating cash flow in Q1 2026"]
Competitors & peers
- Advance Auto Parts
- AutoZone (AZO)
- NAPA (Genuine Parts Company - GPC)
- Dorman Products
- Standard Motor Products
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-10. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-09.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date.