What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for LKQ FY2025 Earnings?

LKQ Co. (NASDAQ:LKQ) – Analysts at Zacks Research decreased their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for LKQ in a research report issued on Tuesday, December 17th. Zacks Research analyst L. Shahu now anticipates that the auto parts company will post earnings of $3.65 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $3.72. The consensus estimate for LKQ’s current full-year earnings is $3.43 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for LKQ’s Q4 2025 earnings at $0.79 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.00 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.04 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.99 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $3.96 EPS.

LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 24th. The auto parts company reported $0.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.87 by $0.01. LKQ had a net margin of 4.90% and a return on equity of 15.15%. The company had revenue of $3.58 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.65 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.86 earnings per share. LKQ’s quarterly revenue was up .4% on a year-over-year basis.

Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Barrington Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $60.00 target price on shares of LKQ in a report on Friday, October 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on LKQ from $54.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 12th. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price objective on shares of LKQ from $53.00 to $47.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 25th. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $59.00 target price on shares of LKQ in a research report on Thursday, September 12th. Finally, StockNews.com raised LKQ from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 18th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $53.80.

LKQ Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ LKQ opened at $36.88 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a current ratio of 1.72. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $38.29 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $40.10. LKQ has a fifty-two week low of $35.57 and a fifty-two week high of $53.68. The company has a market capitalization of $9.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.76 and a beta of 1.29.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On LKQ

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Catalyst Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new position in LKQ in the third quarter valued at $25,000. Rothschild Investment LLC acquired a new stake in shares of LKQ in the second quarter worth approximately $33,000. Allworth Financial LP increased its position in shares of LKQ by 94.2% during the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,010 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 490 shares in the last quarter. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC lifted its holdings in LKQ by 33.5% in the 3rd quarter. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC now owns 1,151 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 289 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise grew its holdings in shares of LKQ by 29.8% during the second quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise now owns 1,211 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $50,000 after buying an additional 278 shares in the last quarter. 95.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

LKQ Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, November 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 14th were paid a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, November 14th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.25%. LKQ’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 44.78%.

About LKQ

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. It operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. The company distributes bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as 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; lights and bumper assemblies; scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers; and brake pads, discs and sensors, clutches, steering and suspension products, filters, and oil and automotive fluids, as well as electrical products, including spark plugs and batteries.