LKQ (US:LKQ) Yahoo Finance·2025-10-14 09:45Company Overview - LKQ Corporation is valued at approximately $7.4 billion and is a global leader in alternative and aftermarket automotive parts, serving various sectors including repair shops, dealerships, and consumers with recycled, remanufactured, and specialty components [1] - The company is headquartered in Chicago and operates over 1,400 locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, employing around 46,000 people [1] Earnings Expectations - LKQ is set to announce its fiscal 2025 Q3 earnings results on October 30, with analysts expecting a profit of $0.74 per share, which represents a 15.9% decrease from $0.88 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the current fiscal year, analysts project an EPS of $3.10, down 10.9% from $3.48 in fiscal 2024, but anticipate a recovery with a projected EPS of $3.41 in FY2026, reflecting a 10% annual increase [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, LKQ shares have declined by 25.3%, underperforming compared to the S&P 500 Index's 14.4% increase and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund's 19% return [3] Recent Developments - On October 1, LKQ shares rose by 1.9% following the completion of the sale of its Self Service segment, Pick Your Part, to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners for $410 million, which aligns with the company's strategy to streamline operations and strengthen its balance sheet [4] Analyst Ratings - The consensus view among analysts on LKQ Corporation's stock is moderately bullish, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall; five analysts recommend "Strong Buy," one suggests "Moderate Buy," one indicates "Hold," and one rates it as "Strong Sell" [5] - The mean price target for LKQ is $43, suggesting a potential upside of 47.5% from current market prices [5]