Key facts, as of
As of October 7, 2026, LKQ Corporation (LKQ) trades at $22.39, down 27.1% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $21.17 to $37.13; the price is 39.7% below that high. It is 62.9% below its all-time high of $60.43, reached in January 2022. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned −25.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 20.4% below its 200-day average of $28.13, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 25.3% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 12.4 and a dividend yield of 5.36%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "LKQ Corporation (LKQ) stock analysis", 2026-10-07. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/lkq
Where it trades today
trading 8% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) is 62.9% below its all-time high of $60.43, reached in January 2022. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned −25.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
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 12.4x 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 0.86, 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 39.7% 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.
- 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: Oct 7, 2026, 9:55 AM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- 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 carries a buy consensus from 8 analysts, with an average price target of $32.50 versus $22.39 today (+45.2%). 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.
Which ETFs hold it
LKQ is in 2 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in VYM: 0.03% of the fund, holding #349 of 603.
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.$256.29$2.76TWhat the chart is saying
In a downtrend, below both moving averages.
downtrend- Price is 7.9% below its 50-day average and 20.4% below its 200-day.
- RSI at 34 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $24.70 (+10.3%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is LKQ a good investment in 2026?
LKQ Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 12.4, with medium volatility (25.3% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.
What is the risk level of LKQ?
Based on 30-day volatility of 25.3%, LKQ has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.86 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does LKQ pay dividends?
Yes, LKQ Corporation has a dividend yield of 5.36%.
How far is LKQ from its all-time high?
LKQ Corporation is 62.9% below its all-time high of $60.43, reached in January 2022. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned −25.9%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold LKQ?
2 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold LKQ Corporation. The largest weights: VYM (0.03%) and VTI (<0.01%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31, 2026.
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 45.2% above the current price of $22.39. 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.
Compare LKQ with anything
Five years side by side: what $10,000 became, how far each fell, whether they move together.