Where it trades today
trading 13% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- LKQ trades at 12.9x earnings versus 20.0x for the sector, which means the rerating case depends on proving the discount is too harsh.
- LKQ carries a beta of 0.84, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- LKQ remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 37.2% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- LKQ is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AMZN, TSLA, HD start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for LKQ come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for LKQ. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What LKQ Corporation does
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. The company operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. It offers bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as paint and paint related consumables for refinishing vehicles; 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; and lights and bumper assemblies. The…
What analysts expect
LKQ is tracked by 8 analysts, with an average price target of $32.50 versus $23.30 today (+39.5%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
LKQ generated $13.69B in trailing revenue (-3.0% year over year), with a 3.4% net margin, and $724.12M of free cash flow, against $5.01B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13.65B | $5.26B | $1.09B | $607.00M | $2.36 | $847.00M |
| 2024 | $13.82B | $5.38B | $1.28B | $690.00M | $2.63 | $810.00M |
| 2023 | $13.27B | $5.35B | $1.39B | $936.00M | $3.51 | $998.00M |
| 2022 | $12.79B | $5.22B | $1.44B | $1.15B | $4.15 | $1.03B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
LKQ beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$253.71$2.74TWhat the chart is saying
LKQ Corporation trades at $23.30, 37.2% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.84, it shows about average sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is LKQ a good buy right now?
LKQ Corporation trades at 12.9x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Medium based on 29.1% volatility.
Does LKQ pay dividends?
Yes, LKQ Corporation offers a dividend yield of 5.03%. That is roughly $1.17 per share a year.
How volatile is LKQ?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 29.1% and beta of 0.84, LKQ is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for LKQ?
The average analyst price target for LKQ Corporation (LKQ) is $32.50 based on 8 analyst estimates, about 39.5% above the current price of $23.30. The published range runs from $25.00 to $42.50.
How much revenue does LKQ generate?
LKQ Corporation reported $13.69B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at -3.0% year over year. Net margin sits at 3.4%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.