LKQ Corporation consensus picture on Wall Street, shares tracked against US auto parts peers
Published on 06/30/2026 at 10:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-30, 10:49.
LKQ Corporation (US5018892084) trades on the NASDAQ exchange and is followed by a broad group of US and European analysts who focus on the auto components sector and mid-cap value names in the S&P 500 universe.
How analysts view LKQ today
Sell-side research houses typically classify LKQ in the US auto parts distribution and aftermarket components segment alongside Genuine Parts Company, AutoZone and O'Reilly Automotive, which gives investors a clear reference group for margins and valuation multiples.
Consensus data providers usually show a mix of Buy and Hold ratings for LKQ, with only a small minority of analysts on the Sell side of the spectrum, reflecting a broadly constructive but not euphoric stance on the shares.
What expectations imply for earnings
Aggregated estimates for LKQ generally point to mid-single-digit to high-single-digit percentage revenue growth over the next one to two years, with operating margins expected to remain broadly stable as the company balances price, cost and mix in its core markets.
On earnings per share, many models assume incremental expansion driven by a combination of modest top-line growth, cost control and share repurchases, which together can provide a low double-digit percentage uplift in EPS on a multi-year view if executed consistently.
Further news and background on LKQ Corporation
Price data, older ad-hoc items and sector comparisons for LKQ can be tracked over time in the dedicated topic area.
How LKQ makes its money
LKQ generates the bulk of its revenue from distributing replacement parts, components and systems for cars and commercial vehicles, including mechanical parts, body panels, recycled components and specialty products for collision repair and general maintenance.
Where the shares trade today
LKQ Corporation shares (US5018892084) trade on 2026-06-30, 10:30 on the NASDAQ exchange at an indicative level around the mid-double-digit US dollar range per share, reflecting its position as a mid-cap name within the broader US auto components space.
Key data on the LKQ Corporation shares
- Company: LKQ Corporation
- ISIN: US5018892084
- WKN: A0BL88
- Ticker: LKQ
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of 2026-06-30, 10:30): mid-double-digit range USD
- Market cap: multi-billion range USD (as of 2026-06-30)
- Sector / industry: Automobiles & Components / Auto Parts & Equipment
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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