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LKQ Corporation (LKQ)
$25.82+1.00 (+4.03%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
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.
Historical Price
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200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
LKQ Corporation in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $25.82 with a market capitalization of $6.5B. Wall Street consensus targets $40.12 (8 analysts), implying a +55.4% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $23.98, remaining 11.3% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 50/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +55.4% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.47B↑ | $3.31B↓ | $3.50B↓ | $3.64B↑ | $3.33B |
| Gross Profit | $1.33B↑ | $1.25B↓ | $1.34B↓ | $1.41B↑ | $1.31B |
| Operating Income | $250.00M↑ | $214.00M↓ | $288.00M↓ | $320.00M↑ | $278.00M |
| Net Income | $79.00M↑ | $66.00M↓ | $180.00M↓ | $192.00M↑ | $169.00M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$6.50B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
12.77
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.87
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
3.49%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
8.00%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.86M
Recent News
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