LKQ - LKQ Corporation
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LKQ, AGCO and AXS have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 9, 2026.
On June 30, 2026, Richard Pzena (Trades, Portfolio)'s firm executed a significant addition to its existing position in LKQ Corp (LKQ, Financial), purchasing 9,1
LKQ Corporation remains a hold as North America shows organic growth, but European operations are hampered by ERP disruptions and lost wallet share. Q2 revenue declined 6% year-over-year to $3.4B, with consolidated EBITDA margin down 160 bps to 10.2% and adj. EPS falling to $0.67. North America achieved its first positive organic growth in nine quarters, driven by increased alternative parts adoption and stable aftermarket demand.
LKQ misses Q2 earnings and revenue estimates as Europe's ERP rollout disrupts Germany, prompting lower 2026 guidance despite growth in North America.
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Although the revenue and EPS for LKQ (LKQ) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
LKQ (LKQ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.87 per share a year ago.
LKQ NASDAQ: LKQ reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of approximately $3.4 billion, down from $3.5 billion a year earlier, as disruption from an enterprise resource planning system implementation in Germany weighed on its European operations. Adjusted diluted earnings per share declined to $0.67 from $0.84 in the prior-year quarter.
ANTIOCH, Tenn., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today reported second quarter 2026 financial results and provided an updated outlook for 2026.
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ANTIOCH, Tenn., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) and certain of its officers. This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired LKQ securities between February 27, 2023 and July 23, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz and Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law
LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.
NEW YORK, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) and certain of its officers. This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired LKQ securities between February 27, 2023 and July 23, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).
NEW YORK, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ).