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LKQ Stock Forecast: LKQ Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$22
−1.62% on the day

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering LKQ Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $31 — +43.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 51 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$5.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
51 / 100
Median analyst target
$31
Analysts covering
9
Revenue$3.4B−6.4% y/y
Operating income$239.0M
Net income$136.0M
Free cash flow$60.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.0%
1M
−8.1%
YTD
−25.4%
1Y
−23.7%
From 52W high
−35.2%
From 52W low
0.0%
$22
$34
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

LKQ stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Oct 2026
51 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
97
Value
92
Volatility
90
Accruals
69
Quality
54
Revisions
38
Size
21
Momentum
19
Growth
18

Issuance (97): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (18): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

LKQ stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LKQ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$25$30$35$40Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26LKQHigh $43Median $31Low $25

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says9 analysts
7 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $25Median $31High $43

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +43.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 Oct 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$30 → $27
3 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$30 → $25
3 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
31 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$37 → $30
31 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
22 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$33 → $30
22 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
21 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight$39 → $37
21 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
7 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
7 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$34 → $33
23 Feb 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
10 Dec 2025Stephens & Co.InitiatesOverweight—
12 Nov 2025BarclaysInitiatesEqual-Weight—
3 Nov 2025Roth CapitalReiteratesBuy—
25 July 2025BairdMaintainsOutperform—
22 July 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
25 Apr 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
24 Apr 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
21 Apr 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LKQ appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

LKQ vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, LKQ Corp. returned −23.7% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

LKQ vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26LKQS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

LKQ analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−10.2%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
9
Fundamentals

LKQ Corp. (LKQ) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
12.3×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 85% of US stocks

Price / book
0.9×

Cheaper than 74% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.6×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−3.0%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−29.2%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Gross margin
38.8%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Operating margin
7.0%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Net margin
3.4%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
7.1%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.0%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.4%

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.

Key statistics

LKQ Corp. (LKQ) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $5.6B and an enterprise value of $10.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $13.7B. The latest quarter shrank 3.0% 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 253.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 12.3×; forward P/E: 7.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 5.41%, paying out 67% of earnings.

  • LKQ Corp. employs 44,000 people — $311K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 14 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

LKQ vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAuto Parts
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
LKQLKQ Corp.$5.6B
51
LEALear Corp.$6.0B
89
MBLYMobileye Global, Inc.$6.1B
66
GTXGarrett Motion, Inc.$4.8B
96
GNTXGentex Corp.$4.4B
84
MODModine Manufacturing Co.$8.3B
39
ALVAutoliv, Inc.$8.3B
85

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own LKQ Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest LKQ news & analysis

13 Graham Value Dividend All-Stars (GVAS) Shine In October

Seeking Alpha · 15 Oct 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha’s October list identifies 13 of 27 lower-priced GVAS dividend stocks as fairly priced, citing projected net gains of 27.17% to 67.83% by October 2027 and an average estimated return of 42.47%. The excerpt also cautions about dividends funded by borrowing or negative free-cash-flow margins.

Why it matters — The excerpt does not mention LKQ, so it offers no company-specific information for LKQ watchers; its dividend-screening criteria provide only general investment context.

LKQ: The Valuation Does Not Reflect The Potential For Market Recovery

Seeking Alpha · 13 Oct 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha says LKQ faces a challenging market and lowered guidance, with adjusted EPS now $2.60–$2.90. The article also notes the company’s market leadership and says a strategic review, activist involvement, and possible divestitures could affect its margin profile and shareholder value.

Why it matters — LKQ watchers may want to track how the lowered outlook and potential strategic changes shape the company’s margins and valuation.

LKQ Corporation to Release Third Quarter 2026 Results on Thursday, October 29, 2026

GlobeNewsWire · 5 Oct 2026neutral

LKQ Corporation announced that it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The announcement was made on October 5, 2026 via GlobeNewsWire.

Why it matters — The scheduled earnings release gives LKQ watchers a set date to anticipate the company's latest quarterly financial performance.

America's Cars Keep Getting Older. These 4 Auto Parts Stocks Get Paid

24/7 Wall Street · 26 Sept 2026positive

With the average American car now 13 years old, 24/7 Wall Street highlights four auto parts distributors that profit from breakdowns in a high-rate, high-repair economy. LKQ is identified as one such beneficiary of the aging vehicle fleet.

Why it matters — LKQ watchers would care because the rising age of vehicles points to sustained demand for replacement parts and repairs, a core driver of LKQ's distribution business.

Americans Are Keeping Cars Longer. These 3 Dividend Stocks Stand to Benefit

24/7 Wall Street · 16 Sept 2026positive

The article highlights that Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever, which is benefiting a segment of the auto industry known for paying consistent dividends through various economic conditions. It identifies three dividend stocks positioned to gain from this trend of extended vehicle ownership.

Why it matters — For LKQ watchers, longer vehicle ownership typically drives sustained demand for replacement parts and aftermarket products, which could support the company's core business.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LKQ stock

What is the LKQ stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering LKQ Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $31, with estimates ranging from $25 to $43. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LKQ stock a buy right now?

Of the 9 analysts covering LKQ Corp., 7 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks LKQ Corp. 51 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LKQ?

As at 14 Oct 2026, LKQ Corp. ranks 51 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 (97 of 100).

Will LKQ stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +43.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks LKQ Corp. 51 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the LKQ stock forecast for 2030?

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: $25 to $43 over the next 12 months.

How has LKQ stock performed over the past year?

LKQ Corp. returned -23.7% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does LKQ Corp. do?

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.

What is the latest news on LKQ?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 15 Oct 2026): "13 Graham Value Dividend All-Stars (GVAS) Shine In October". Seeking Alpha’s October list identifies 13 of 27 lower-priced GVAS dividend stocks as fairly priced, citing projected net gains of 27.17% to 67.83% by October 2027 and an average estimated return of 42.47%. The excerpt also cautions about dividends funded by borrowing or negative free-cash-flow margins.

Company

About LKQ Corp.

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