LKQ
LKQ CORP
$26.20
+0.85%
$6.7B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$6.7B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (73%)
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$5.6B
Inst. Activity24 buys / 16 sells
SEC Reports2
Exchange Nasdaq·Sector Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies·Inc. DE·CIK 0001065696·Prev Close $25.98
Recent Activity
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: LKQ — 6.0M shares, 72,611 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 6,041,688 shares across 72,611 trades.
May 6, 2026
Insider
CLARKE ANDREW C was granted 2,744 shares
Director @ $28.93 ($79.4K)
May 6, 2026
Insider
Mendel John W was granted 12,101 shares
Director
May 6, 2026
Insider
Berard Patrick surrendered for taxes 1,252.8 shares
Director @ $28.93 ($36.2K)
Apr 30, 2026
SEC
LKQ reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.67, missing the $0.74 consensus by 9.5%, while revenue of $3.47B slightly beat t
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 7/10
Apr 2, 2026
SEC
LKQ Corporation announced it will release its Q1 2026 financial results on April 30, 2026, followed by a conference call
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 3/10
Inst.
Capital World Investors — DOUBLED
11,354,196 shares ($333.5M)
Inst.
PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC — ADD
6,232,900 shares ($183.1M)
Price Targets
$40.81
+55.8% upside
Strong Buy
Current $26.20
Low $33.00
Median $41.00
High $47.50
8 analysts
$33.00
$47.50
Analyst Ratings
5Strong Buy
6Buy
4Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight |
| Feb 23, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.71 ▼ -8.8% | $0.66 — $0.77 | -18% YoY | 9 |
| Next Q | $0.85 | $0.81 — $0.90 | 1% YoY | 9 |
| Current FY | $2.97 ▼ -1.7% | $2.90 — $3.05 | -1% YoY | 9 |
| Next FY | $3.32 | $3.18 — $3.65 | 12% YoY | 9 |
Latest Reports
BEARISH
PRESS-RELEASE
7/10
LKQ reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.67, missing the $0.74 consensus by 9.5%, while revenue of $3.47B slightly beat t
Apr 30, 2026
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
LKQ Corporation announced it will release its Q1 2026 financial results on April 30, 2026, followed by a conference call
Apr 2, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $1.1B | ADD |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $422.5M | — |
| NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB | $354.5M | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $336.6M | — |
| Capital World Investors | $333.5M | DOUBLED |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | CLARKE ANDREW | A | $79.4K |
| May 6, 2026 | Mendel John | A | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | Berard Patrick | F | $36.2K |
| May 6, 2026 | Powell Michael | A | $0.00 |
| May 6, 2026 | Divitto Meg | A | $0.00 |
50 institutional holders with $5.6B total value (189,623,193 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: BlackRock,, VANGUARD, NORDEA. Net buying activity: 24 institutions added/increased vs 16 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 36,896,919 | $1.1B | 19.5% | ADD +79.3% |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 14,386,586 | $422.5M | 7.6% | — |
| 3 | NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB | 12,257,740 | $354.5M | 6.4% | — |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 11,461,977 | $336.6M | 6.0% | — |
| 5 | Capital World Investors | 11,354,196 | $333.5M | 6.0% | DOUBLED +237.6% |
| 6 | MORGAN STANLEY | 10,431,888 | $306.4M | 5.5% | — |
| 7 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 10,377,133 | $304.8M | 5.5% | — |
| 8 | FULLER & THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | 9,942,144 | $292.0M | 5.2% | — |
| 9 | MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 9,653,122 | $285.6M | 5.1% | — |
| 10 | STATE STREET CORP | 8,647,057 | $254.0M | 4.6% | — |
| 11 | PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 6,232,900 | $183.1M | 3.3% | ADD +42.2% |
| 12 | EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. | 4,470,924 | $131.3M | 2.4% | — |
| 13 | FMR LLC | 4,108,557 | $120.7M | 2.2% | ADD +59.5% |
| 14 | Swedbank AB | 3,154,500 | $92.6M | 1.7% | — |
| 15 | Erste Asset Management GmbH | 2,702,847 | $78.1M | 1.4% | ADD +41.4% |
| 16 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 2,589,784 | $76.1M | 1.4% | — |
| 17 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 2,447,865 | $71.9M | 1.3% | — |
| 18 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 2,387,960 | $70.1M | 1.3% | — |
| 19 | CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD | 2,217,400 | $65.1M | 1.2% | ADD +90.2% |
| 20 | Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | 1,861,039 | $54.6M | 1.0% | ADD +28.5% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital World Investors | DOUBLED | 3,363,017 | 11,354,196 | +237.6% | $333.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | ADD | 4,382,173 | 6,232,900 | +42.2% | $183.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 2,576,115 | 4,108,557 | +59.5% | $120.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| Erste Asset Management GmbH | ADD | 1,911,268 | 2,702,847 | +41.4% | $78.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD | ADD | 1,165,766 | 2,217,400 | +90.2% | $65.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | ADD | 542,594 | 966,166 | +78.1% | $28.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | ADD | 724,515 | 954,723 | +31.8% | $28.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| Capital Research Global Investors | NEAR_EXIT | 3,875,474 | 775,474 | -80.0% | $22.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC | TRIM | 808,492 | 603,192 | -25.4% | $17.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | NEW | — | 528,707 | — | $15.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | TRIM | 1,595,348 | 512,712 | -67.9% | $15.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| Woodline Partners LP | ADD | 309,144 | 407,957 | +32.0% | $12.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| Gotham Asset Management, LLC | DOUBLED | 77,672 | 290,387 | +273.9% | $8.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | DOUBLED | 16,314 | 258,914 | +1487.1% | $7.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ | ADD | 184,016 | 245,346 | +33.3% | $7.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| Vident Advisory, LLC | ADD | 110,774 | 191,052 | +72.5% | $5.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| Verition Fund Management LLC | TRIM | 279,544 | 129,041 | -53.8% | $3.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC | ADD | 65,501 | 109,851 | +67.7% | $3.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | TRIM | 119,951 | 89,288 | -25.6% | $2.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| TUDOR INVESTMENT CORP ET AL | NEAR_EXIT | 543,842 | 61,623 | -88.7% | $1.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| MUTUAL OF AMERICA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | TRIM | 92,361 | 49,761 | -46.1% | $1.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | TRIM | 71,385 | 44,676 | -37.4% | $1.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC | DOUBLED | 4,057 | 42,646 | +951.2% | $1.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| M&T BANK CORP | NEAR_EXIT | 523,776 | 34,195 | -93.5% | $1.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| O'SHAUGHNESSY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | DOUBLED | 13,465 | 28,492 | +111.6% | $836.8K | 2026-Q1 |
17 unique insiders with 34 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | CLARKE ANDREW C | Director | AWARD | 2,744 | $28.93 | $79.4K |
| May 6, 2026 | Mendel John W | Director | AWARD | 12,101 | — | — |
| May 6, 2026 | Berard Patrick | Director | TAX W/H | 1,252.8 | $28.93 | $36.2K |
| May 6, 2026 | Powell Michael Scott | Director | AWARD | 5,705 | — | — |
| May 6, 2026 | Divitto Meg | Director | AWARD | 5,705 | — | — |
| May 6, 2026 | GOVE SUE | Director | AWARD | 5,705 | — | — |
| May 6, 2026 | METCALF JAMES S | Director | AWARD | 5,705 | — | — |
| May 6, 2026 | Urbain Xavier | Director | TAX W/H | 1,252.8 | $28.93 | $36.2K |
| May 6, 2026 | Urbain Xavier | Director | AWARD | 5,705 | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Jude Justin L | President and CEO | TAX W/H | 8,891.14 | $32.50 | $289.0K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Hanley Walter P | SVP - Development & Strategy | TAX W/H | 3,347.59 | $32.50 | $108.8K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Hamilton Andrew C | President of LKQ Europe | TAX W/H | 5,191.62 | $32.50 | $168.7K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Cunningham Todd G | VP, Finance and Controller | TAX W/H | 350.67 | $32.50 | $11.4K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Clark Michael S. | SVP - Policy & Administration | TAX W/H | 1,599.89 | $32.50 | $52.0K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | McKay Matthew J | SVP - General Counsel | TAX W/H | 3,099.21 | $32.50 | $100.7K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Dombrowski Genevieve L | SVP -- Human Resources | TAX W/H | 1,767.42 | $32.50 | $57.4K |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Clark Michael S. | SVP - Policy & Administration | AWARD | 9,003 | $33.33 | $300.0K |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Cunningham Todd G | VP, Finance and Controller | AWARD | 5,252 | $33.33 | $175.0K |
| Feb 20, 2026 | McKay Matthew J | SVP - General Counsel | AWARD | 25,507 | $33.33 | $850.0K |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Galloway Rick | SVP and CFO | AWARD | 29,258 | $33.33 | $975.0K |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Jude Justin L | President and CEO | AWARD | 97,525 | $33.33 | $3.3M |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Dombrowski Genevieve L | SVP -- Human Resources | AWARD | 16,205 | $33.33 | $540.0K |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Hamilton Andrew C | President of LKQ Europe | AWARD | 25,507 | $33.33 | $850.0K |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Meyne John R | President of Wholesale - NA | AWARD | 25,507 | $33.33 | $850.0K |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Hanley Walter P | SVP - Development & Strategy | AWARD | 21,606 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Clark Michael S. | SVP - Policy & Administration | TAX W/H | 601.15 | $33.09 | $19.9K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Cunningham Todd G | VP, Finance and Controller | TAX W/H | 350.67 | $33.09 | $11.6K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | McKay Matthew J | SVP - General Counsel | TAX W/H | 1,492.65 | $33.09 | $49.4K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Galloway Rick | SVP and CFO | TAX W/H | 1,575.08 | $33.09 | $52.1K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Jude Justin L | President and CEO | TAX W/H | 5,209.4 | $33.09 | $172.4K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Dombrowski Genevieve L | SVP -- Human Resources | TAX W/H | 969.57 | $33.09 | $32.1K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Hamilton Andrew C | President of LKQ Europe | TAX W/H | 1,613.51 | $33.09 | $53.4K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Meyne John R | President of Wholesale - NA | TAX W/H | 1,470.78 | $33.09 | $48.7K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Hanley Walter P | SVP - Development & Strategy | TAX W/H | 1,442.37 | $33.09 | $47.7K |
2 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 1 bearish, 0 mixed, 1 neutral. Avg impact: 5.0/10.
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Buy (73% buy). Based on 15 analysts: 5 strong buy, 6 buy, 4 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$40.81 mean target
+55.8% upside
Strong Buy (1.78)
$33.00 Low
$47.50 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $26.20 |
| Target Low | $33.00 |
| Target Mean | $40.81 |
| Target Median | $41.00 |
| Target High | $47.50 |
| # Analysts | 8 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (1.78) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.71 | $0.66 | $0.77 | -18.0% | -8.8% | 1↑ 8↓ | $3.5B | -4.3% | 9 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.85 | $0.81 | $0.90 | 1.3% | -0.1% | 5↑ 4↓ | $3.6B | 1.5% | 9 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$2.97 | $2.90 | $3.05 | -1.4% | -1.7% | 0↑ 6↓ | $13.9B | 1.9% | 9 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$3.32 | $3.18 | $3.65 | 12.0% | +0.5% | 3↑ 4↓ | $14.2B | 2.3% | 9 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.713 | |
| 7d ago | $0.713 | |
| 30d ago | $0.782 | -0.069 |
| 60d ago | $0.787 | -0.074 |
| 90d ago | $0.894 | -0.181 |
2 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Feb 23, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: LKQ — 6.0M shares, 72,611 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 6,041,688 shares across 72,611 trades.
May 11, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: LKQ — 6.8M shares, 79,362 trades
Week starting 2026-05-11. Total ATS volume: 6,789,491 shares across 79,362 trades.
May 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 58.8% short (1.0M / 1.7M)
Short: 1,003,597 | Exempt: 18 | TRF Vol: 1,706,645 | Short Ratio: 58.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 4, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: LKQ — 5.6M shares, 66,715 trades
Week starting 2026-05-04. Total ATS volume: 5,575,169 shares across 66,715 trades.
Apr 30, 2026
earnings
LKQ Corporation Announces Results for First Quarter 2026
<p align="center"><strong><em>Board of Directors Initiated a Comprehensive Review of Strategic Alternatives to Enhance Shareholder Value</em></strong>
Apr 30, 2026
earnings_calendar
LKQ Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-30
Apr 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 56.1% short (0.7M / 1.3M)
Short: 720,988 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,285,646 | Short Ratio: 56.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 64.4% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 417,584 | Exempt: 405 | TRF Vol: 648,365 | Short Ratio: 64.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 56.9% short (0.5M / 0.9M)
Short: 526,509 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 925,236 | Short Ratio: 56.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 27, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: LKQ — 4.7M shares, 66,427 trades
Week starting 2026-04-27. Total ATS volume: 4,687,676 shares across 66,427 trades.
Apr 24, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 61.4% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 364,333 | Exempt: 814 | TRF Vol: 593,028 | Short Ratio: 61.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 20, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: LKQ — 3.3M shares, 50,363 trades
Week starting 2026-04-20. Total ATS volume: 3,322,766 shares across 50,363 trades.
Apr 16, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 65.2% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 365,908 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 561,377 | Short Ratio: 65.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 14, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 64.5% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 498,710 | Exempt: 12,120 | TRF Vol: 773,077 | Short Ratio: 64.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 13, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: LKQ — 2.6M shares, 43,900 trades
Week starting 2026-04-13. Total ATS volume: 2,601,350 shares across 43,900 trades.