LKQ Corporation focuses on auto parts strategy, shares trade on NASDAQ and Xetra

By Stefan Krueger, Long-Term & Business Model desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-28, 14:47.

LKQ Corporation (US5018892084) is a global distributor of vehicle parts and recycling services with shares listed on NASDAQ and a secondary quotation on Xetra. Investors today focus on the group's long-term positioning in the auto, truck and motorcycle parts segment, including its exposure to North America and Europe.MarketScreener segment overview

Segment data and listing details

LKQ Corporation is classified in the auto, truck and motorcycle parts sector on MarketScreener, with the Xetra quotation recently shown at 23.60 euros and a year-to-date change of 3.44 percent as of June 26, 2026.MarketScreener Xetra data The same source lists the five-day change at 0.70 percent, underlining a relatively muted recent performance in the European quotation.MarketScreener performance figures

On NASDAQ the LKQ shares most recently closed at 27.03 US dollars on June 26, 2026, reflecting a 1.05 percent gain on the day according to MarketBeat.MarketBeat LKQ quote Extended trading data from the same source show a post-market price of 26.44 dollars at 17:58 Eastern, marking a decline of 2.19 percent versus the regular close.MarketBeat extended hours

Long-term business positioning

MarketScreener highlights LKQ Corporation as an auto parts supplier with operations across North America and Europe, including the distribution of aftermarket mechanical parts, recycled components and collision repair products.MarketScreener company description A report on April 30, 2026, notes that LKQ beat quarterly revenue estimates on strong North America demand, pointing to robust underlying activity in its core markets.MarketScreener earnings news

The same April 30 entry references an update to LKQ Corporation's equity buyback plan originally announced in October 2018, suggesting that capital returns remain part of the group's financial strategy.MarketScreener buyback update Buybacks can influence the share count over time and are often watched by investors assessing per-share metrics, although LKQ has not disclosed a new tranche since that April communication.LKQ investor relations page

What the company sells

LKQ Corporation's business centers on supplying replacement parts, components and assemblies for vehicles, including aftermarket mechanical parts, recycled engines, transmissions and body panels, as well as paint and collision repair materials.LKQ corporate overview The group also offers services related to vehicle dismantling and salvage, providing reclaimed parts that support repair shops and insurers seeking cost-efficient solutions.LKQ business description

Where the stock trades today

LKQ Corporation shares (US5018892084) most recently traded on NASDAQ at 27.03 US dollars at the regular close on 2026-06-26, 16:00 Eastern, with a post-market indication at 26.44 dollars at 17:58 Eastern according to MarketBeat.MarketBeat latest price

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