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

Last close, 7 Aug 2026
$25
+1.59% on the day

The 9 Wall Street analysts covering LKQ Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $31 — +25.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 8 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$6.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
47 / 100
Median analyst target
$31
Analysts covering
9
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+10.7%
1M
−5.2%
YTD
−16.1%
1Y
−13.2%
From 52W high
−27.2%
From 52W low
+10.7%
$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 8 Aug 2026
47 / 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
96
Value
92
Volatility
82
Accruals
69
Quality
58
Revisions
30
Growth
21
Size
21
Momentum
14

Issuance (96): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Momentum (14): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

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

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$40Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 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.

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

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$30 → $25
31 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$37 → $30
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—
24 Feb 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
21 Feb 2025JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
20 Feb 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.

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
−9.3%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
6
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
13.8×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.5×

Cheaper than 84% of US stocks

Price / book
1.0×

Cheaper than 74% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.1×

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 49% 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
4.8%

Higher than 82% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

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.$6.3B
47
LEALear Corp.$6.2B
92
MBLYMobileye Global, Inc.$7.1B
66
GTXGarrett Motion, Inc.$5.7B
97
GNTXGentex Corp.$5.1B
94
DORMDorman Products, Inc.$4.3B
64
ALVAutoliv, Inc.$9.4B
79
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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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News

Latest LKQ news & analysis

LKQ Corporation: North America Improved, But Europe Is Still A Drag

Seeking Alpha · 5 Aug 2026negative

LKQ reported Q2 results with revenue down 6% year-over-year to $3.4B, consolidated EBITDA margin down 160 basis points to 10.2%, and adjusted EPS falling to $0.67. North America posted its first positive organic growth in nine quarters, boosted by alternative-parts adoption and stable aftermarket demand, while European operations were hampered by ERP disruptions and lost wallet share.

Why it matters — LKQ watchers would care because the report shows improving North American momentum being offset by continued weakness in the European business, leaving the company's overall outlook mixed.

LKQ Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Europe ERP Disruption

Zacks Investment Research · 31 July 2026negative

LKQ's Q2 earnings and revenue fell short of estimates, with an ERP rollout disruption in Europe hurting results and prompting lower 2026 guidance, though North America posted growth.

Why it matters — Investors tracking LKQ should note that the European ERP disruption is weighing on near-term performance and has caused management to revise its 2026 outlook downward.

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 30 July 2026neutral

LKQ Corporation released the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering the company's financial results and management commentary for the quarter.

Why it matters — LKQ watchers would review the transcript for details on the company's quarterly performance, operational updates, and management's outlook.

LKQ (LKQ) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an analysis comparing LKQ's Q2 2026 revenue and earnings per share against Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures.

Why it matters — The report provides a direct comparison of LKQ's quarterly performance against analyst expectations, which is a key reference point for investors evaluating the company's results.

LKQ (LKQ) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026negative

LKQ reported Q2 earnings of $0.67 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 per share, and down from $0.87 per share a year earlier.

Why it matters — The earnings miss compared to analyst expectations and the year-ago period may signal headwinds for the company's near-term financial performance.

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. 47 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LKQ?

As at 8 Aug 2026, LKQ Corp. ranks 47 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).

Will LKQ stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +25.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks LKQ Corp. 47 out of 100 as at 8 Aug 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 -13.2% over the 12 months to 7 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does LKQ Corp. do?

LKQ Corporation is a global distributor of vehicle products and related services focused on the automotive aftermarket. The company supplies alternative and specialty parts used to repair, maintain, and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.

What is the latest news on LKQ?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 5 Aug 2026): "LKQ Corporation: North America Improved, But Europe Is Still A Drag". LKQ reported Q2 results with revenue down 6% year-over-year to $3.4B, consolidated EBITDA margin down 160 basis points to 10.2%, and adjusted EPS falling to $0.67. North America posted its first positive organic growth in nine quarters, boosted by alternative-parts adoption and stable aftermarket demand, while European operations were hampered by ERP disruptions and lost wallet share.

Company

About LKQ Corp.

LKQ Corporation is a global distributor of vehicle products and related services focused on the automotive aftermarket. The company supplies alternative and specialty parts used to repair, maintain, and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles. Its portfolio includes recycled and aftermarket collision parts, mechanical components, remanufactured engines and transmissions, automotive glass, and various accessories for performance and appearance enhancement. LKQ Corporation operates through distinct business segments across North America, Europe, and Taiwan, serving collision and mechanical repair shops, distributors, and other professional customers. The company offers a broad range of original equipment recycled parts as well as non-OEM alternatives, supporting cost-efficient and sustainable repair solutions. Headquartered in Antioch, Tennessee and founded in 1998, LKQ Corporation plays a significant role in the global auto parts supply chain by providing extensive product availability, logistics capabilities, and technical support to the automotive repair and maintenance market.

CEO Mr. Justin L. Jude · 47,000 employees · United States · https://www.lkqcorp.com