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Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for LKQ (LKQ), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended June 2025.

Barron's eighth annual (2025) ranking of sustainable companies started with the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies by market value, then ranked each by performance for five key constituencies: shareholders, employees, customers, community, and planet. Top-yielding sustainable stocks like Avient, Interpublic, and Campbell's offer attractive net gain potential, with average analyst-estimated returns of 26.26% for the top ten. Seventeen dividend payers show negative free cash flow margins, signaling caution; only three 'safer' stocks—Campbell's, Regions Financial, and Hormel—meet the ideal dividend-to-price ratio.

ANTIOCH, Tenn., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) will release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

ANTIOCH, Tenn., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ), today announced that LKQ Europe has entered into a joint venture with SYNETIQ Ltd.

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.

I analyze Barron's top 100 sustainable companies, focusing on dividend-paying stocks using the yield-based 'dogcatcher' strategy for value and income. Six of 83 dividend-paying ESG stocks meet the ideal of annual dividends from $1,000 invested exceeding their share price, signaling potential value opportunities. Analyst targets suggest 20-45% net gains for the top ten ESG 'dogs' by May 2026, with risk and volatility varying by stock and sector.

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.