LKQ Stock Recent News

ANTIOCH, Tenn., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ), a global leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles, today announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report showcases LKQ's role in driving success as a best-in-class operator for our investors and key stakeholders, while maintaining a critical role in facilitating the growth of the global circular economy.

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LKQ Corporation: Quietly Crushing It Again

LKQ is set to benefit from strategic acquisitions and a restructuring plan despite weak demand in the light vehicle and RV product lines.

Hold rating due to negative organic growth, margin pressure, and tariff risks not factored into guidance, making the outlook uncertain. 1Q25 results show revenue decline across all segments, with North America, Europe, and Specialty facing significant challenges and margin contractions. Management's FY25 outlook excludes potential tariff impacts, raising concerns about cost inflation and volume pressure affecting future performance.

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 23, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Justin Jude - President and CEO Rick Galloway - SVP and CFO Joe Boutross – VP, IR Conference Call Participants Scott Stember - ROTH MKM Craig Kennison - Robert W. Baird Jash Patwa - J.P.

The headline numbers for LKQ (LKQ) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

LKQ's first-quarter 2025 revenues fall year over year and also lag estimates. Organic sales from Parts and Services fall 4.3% year over year.

LKQ (LKQ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.79 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.82 per share a year ago.

ANTIOCH, Tenn., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today reported first quarter 2025 financial results. “We are pleased with our first-quarter performance and are driven to sustain this momentum as we advance our operational excellence initiatives and generate long-term value despite market uncertainties. By embracing these initiatives, even with lower demand, the team's unwavering focus on optimizing the Company's cost structure is reflected in our year-over-year EBITDA percentage growth” stated Justin Jude, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We have formed a dedicated tariff task force comprised of leaders from across our global enterprise to proactively prepare for and navigate the potential opportunities or disruptions that could be caused by the ever-changing tariff landscape.”