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LKQ Earnings Calls
| Release date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | $0.670 |
| EPS actual | $0.670 |
| Revenue estimate | 3.395B |
| Revenue actual | 3.469B |
| Revenue Surprise | 2.19% |
| Release date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | $0.650 |
| EPS actual | $0.590 |
| EPS Surprise | -9.23% |
| Revenue estimate | 3.247B |
| Revenue actual | 3.312B |
| Revenue Surprise | 2.01% |
| Release date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | $0.740 |
| EPS actual | $0.84 |
| EPS Surprise | 13.51% |
| Revenue estimate | 3.25B |
| Revenue actual | 3.499B |
| Revenue Surprise | 7.68% |
| Release date | Jul 24, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | $0.93 |
| EPS actual | $0.87 |
| EPS Surprise | -6.45% |
| Revenue estimate | 3.622B |
| Revenue actual | 3.642B |
| Revenue Surprise | 0.564% |
Last 4 Quarters for LKQ
Below you can see how LKQ performed 4 days prior and 4 days after releasing the earnings report. Also, you can see the pre-estimates and the actual earnings. This information can give you a slight idea of what you might expect for the next quarter's release.
| Release date | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Price on release | $31.73 |
| EPS estimate | $0.93 |
| EPS actual | $0.87 |
| EPS surprise | -6.45% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | $37.12 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $37.11 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | $38.48 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $38.61 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | $31.73 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | $32.17 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | $31.49 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | $30.47 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $30.12 |
| 4 days before | -14.52% |
| 4 days after | -5.07% |
| On release day | 1.39% |
| Change in period | -18.86% |
| Release date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Price on release | $31.16 |
| EPS estimate | $0.740 |
| EPS actual | $0.84 |
| EPS surprise | 13.51% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | $30.79 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $31.48 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $30.96 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $30.04 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $31.16 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $31.96 |
| Nov 03, 2025 | $30.43 |
| Nov 04, 2025 | $30.40 |
| Nov 05, 2025 | $30.84 |
| 4 days before | 1.20% |
| 4 days after | -1.03% |
| On release day | 2.57% |
| Change in period | 0.162% |
| Release date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Price on release | $33.52 |
| EPS estimate | $0.650 |
| EPS actual | $0.590 |
| EPS surprise | -9.23% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | $34.04 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $34.10 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $32.51 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $33.22 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $33.52 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $34.10 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $33.29 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $33.53 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $32.70 |
| 4 days before | -1.53% |
| 4 days after | -2.45% |
| On release day | 1.73% |
| Change in period | -3.94% |
| Release date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Price on release | $31.58 |
| EPS estimate | $0.670 |
| EPS actual | $0.670 |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | $31.60 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $31.17 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $31.11 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $30.66 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $31.58 |
| May 01, 2026 | $28.51 |
| May 04, 2026 | $27.75 |
| May 05, 2026 | $28.28 |
| May 06, 2026 | $28.77 |
| 4 days before | -0.0633% |
| 4 days after | -8.90% |
| On release day | -9.72% |
| Change in period | -8.96% |
LKQ Earnings Call Transcript Summary of Q1 2026
LKQ reported solid execution in Q1 2026 with revenue of $3.5 billion (+4.3% YoY). North America showed sequential improvement (organic parts & services revenue down 0.5% per day) with market share gains, record alternative parts utilization approaching 40%, and strength in aftermarket collision and calibration/diagnostic (Elitek). Europe started soft but showed month-over-month improvement and progress on private label penetration (25.3%); an ERP migration completed in early April with expected temporary disruption already reflected in guidance. Specialty delivered its third consecutive quarter of positive organic growth (up 3.4%), though a sale process faces timing headwinds due to tighter credit markets. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.30 (impacted by a $0.17/share impairment on Mekonomen); adjusted EPS was $0.67 (vs. $0.74 prior year). Free cash flow was negative $96 million in Q1 (seasonal headwind); full-year free cash flow guidance was reaffirmed at $700–$850 million. LKQ ended the quarter with $3.9 billion of debt (2.6x leverage), returned $77 million via dividends, plans disciplined capital allocation (including tuck-in M&A) and expects to realize >$50 million of annual cost savings in 2026. Management has launched a formal strategic review with Bank of America and Goldman Sachs to evaluate alternatives to maximize shareholder value, while continuing to operate with day-to-day discipline.
