LKQConsumer Cyclical · Auto PartsThe 9 Wall Street analysts covering LKQ Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $25 — +19.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 46 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores LKQ Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (96): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (10): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LKQ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 9 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $22 → $20 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $30 → $23 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Overweight | $25 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Roth Capital | Downgrade | Neutral | $35 → $18 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | Barrington Research | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 8 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $30 → $27 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $30 → $25 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 31 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 31 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $37 → $30 |
| 22 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $33 → $30 |
| 22 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $39 → $37 |
| 21 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $34 → $33 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, LKQ Corp. returned −28.1% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 86% of US stocks
Cheaper than 77% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
LKQ Corp. has a market value of $4.9B and an enterprise value of $9.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $13.7B. The latest quarter shrank 5.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $461.0M, a 3.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.80.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $625.0M.
LKQ Corp. spent $133.0M on share buybacks and $308.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 18.9×; forward P/E: 8.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 6.23%, paying out 118% of earnings.
LKQ Corp. employs 44,000 people — $311K of revenue per employee.
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Block & Leviton said it is investigating LKQ Corp. for potential securities law violations. The firm invited investors who lost money in their LKQ investment to contact it for information about potential recovery.
Why it matters — The investigation and outreach to investors may draw attention from LKQ shareholders to potential securities-law claims.
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP said it is investigating potential securities violations involving LKQ Corporation and invited investors with losses or relevant information to contact the firm.
Why it matters — The announcement concerns a potential securities investigation involving LKQ and may be relevant to investors following the company.
LKQ shares fell 22% after news of the CEO’s immediate departure and disclosures of continued problems with its ERP implementation in Europe. The excerpt also notes a 14% share decline on July 30, 2026, when investors first learned of some implementation problems.
Why it matters — The leadership change and ongoing ERP issues drew investor scrutiny and coincided with a sharp decline in LKQ shares.
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP said it is investigating potential securities law violations involving LKQ Corporation. The firm invited investors with losses or relevant information to contact it.
Why it matters — LKQ watchers may note the announced investigation and its potential relevance to investors.
Zacks says LKQ’s revenue and EPS provide a view of its performance in the quarter ended September 2026. The item focuses on comparing key metrics with Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures.
Why it matters — These comparisons offer LKQ watchers additional context on quarterly performance beyond revenue and EPS alone.
The 9 Wall Street analysts covering LKQ Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $25, with estimates ranging from $18 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 9 analysts covering LKQ Corp., 6 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks LKQ Corp. 46 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, LKQ Corp. ranks 46 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +19.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks LKQ Corp. 46 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering LKQ Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LKQ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $18 to $30 over the next 12 months.
LKQ Corp. returned -28.1% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
LKQ Corporation is a global distributor of alternative aftermarket, specialty salvage, and recycled automotive parts and services. The company supplies replacement components, systems, and accessories used to repair and customize automobiles, trucks, and recreational vehicles.
The most recent item we track (Newsfile Corp, 3 Nov 2026): "LKQ Investigated For Securities Fraud; Block & Leviton Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm". Block & Leviton said it is investigating LKQ Corp. for potential securities law violations. The firm invited investors who lost money in their LKQ investment to contact it for information about potential recovery.
LKQ Corporation is a global distributor of alternative aftermarket, specialty salvage, and recycled automotive parts and services. The company supplies replacement components, systems, and accessories used to repair and customize automobiles, trucks, and recreational vehicles. Its offerings include recycled OEM parts, aftermarket collision and mechanical products, remanufactured components, paint and body repair materials, and specialty vehicle accessories. LKQ Corporation serves collision repair shops, mechanical repair businesses, dealerships, fleet operators, and retail customers across North America, Europe, and Taiwan. The company’s business is organized around regional and specialty operations that support vehicle maintenance, repair, and accessorizing needs through sourcing, processing, and distribution capabilities. LKQ Corporation plays an important role in the automotive aftermarket by helping extend vehicle life, improve repair availability, and support a broad range of service and customization markets.
CEO Mr. Justin L. Jude · 44,000 employees · United States · https://www.lkqcorp.com
