Market Cap
$5.8B
LKQ
LKQ CORP
$22.80 ▲ +0.09%
Prev close $22.78Market cap$5.8B
ConsensusBuy
12-mo target$32.50 (+42.5%)
▲ Bullish
Analyst conviction 7/10
High Impact Filing (7/10)34 New Institutional Positions16 Institutional Exits Consumer & Retail
Snapshot
The big-picture read on LKQ right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Mid Cap
Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy (73%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$5.5B
Inst. Activity
34 buys / 16 sells
SEC Reports
3
Price chart 30d -9.7%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Oct 1, 2026 short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 66.5% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 471,922 | Exempt: 2,357 | TRF Vol: 709,266 | Short Ratio: 66.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark p
Sep 1, 2026 Insider
Hanley Walter P surrendered for taxes 2,377.11 shares
SVP - Development & Strategy @ $24.80 ($59.0K)
Sep 1, 2026 Insider
Clark Michael S. surrendered for taxes 1,047.25 shares
SVP - Policy & Administration @ $24.80 ($26.0K)
Sep 1, 2026 Insider
Jul 30, 2026 SEC Hamilton Andrew C surrendered for taxes 5,191.62 shares
President of LKQ Europe @ $24.80 ($128.8K)
LKQ reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.67, missing consensus of $0.71 by 5.6%, and revenue of $3.408B, missing estimate
8-K — Impact 7/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC — DOUBLED
15,142,285 shares ($398.7M)
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
Apr 30, 2026 SEC Capital World Investors — TRIM
7,155,293 shares ($188.4M)
LKQ reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.67, missing the $0.74 consensus by 9.5%, while revenue of $3.47B slightly beat t
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 7/10
Analyst ratings buy % +0.0%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
73% rate it Buy or better · 15 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 54% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 55% |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 54% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 54% |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 54% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 73% |
Price targets
Where 8 covering analysts think LKQ trades over the next 12 months.
$32.50 +42.5% upside Strong Buy
Current$22.80 Low$25.00 Median$31.25 High$42.50 8 analysts
$25.00$42.50
Analyst rating None as of Oct 2, 2026
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
3 SEC filing reports analyzed · 0 bullish, 2 bearish, 0 mixed, 1 neutral · avg impact 5.7/10.
BEARISH8-K7/10
LKQ reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.67, missing consensus of $0.71 by 5.6%, and revenue of $3.40
Jul 30, 2026
BEARISHPRESS-RELEASE7/10
LKQ reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.67, missing the $0.74 consensus by 9.5%, while revenue of $3
Apr 30, 2026
NEUTRALPRESS-RELEASE3/10
LKQ Corporation announced it will release its Q1 2026 financial results on April 30, 2026, followed
Apr 2, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Oct 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 66.5% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 471,922 | Exempt: 2,357 | TRF Vol: 709,266 | Short Ratio: 66.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 68.9% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 507,038 | Exempt: 2,424 | TRF Vol: 736,323 | Short Ratio: 68.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 62.5% short (0.8M / 1.2M)
Short: 773,275 | Exempt: 130 | TRF Vol: 1,237,247 | Short Ratio: 62.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 24, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 57.2% short (0.4M / 0.8M)
Short: 442,198 | Exempt: 1,325 | TRF Vol: 772,670 | Short Ratio: 57.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 23, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: LKQ — 56.2% short (0.5M / 0.9M)
Short: 527,090 | Exempt: 662 | TRF Vol: 938,071 | Short Ratio: 56.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.71 | $0.65–$0.78 | -15.6% | +0.0% | 0↑ 9↓ | $3.4B | 9 |
| Next Q | $0.64 | $0.58–$0.69 | 8.9% | +0.0% | 0↑ 9↓ | $3.3B | 9 |
| Current FY | $2.68 | $2.60–$2.80 | -10.8% | +0.0% | 0↑ 9↓ | $13.6B | 9 |
| Next FY | $3.09 | $2.80–$3.23 | 15.2% | +0.0% | 0↑ 9↓ | $13.9B | 9 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.709 | — |
| 7d ago | $0.709 | — |
| 30d ago | $0.709 | — |
| 60d ago | $0.851 | -0.142 |
| 90d ago | $0.851 | -0.142 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own LKQ (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $5.5B total value (208,881,839 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, PZENA, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 34 institutions added/increased vs 16 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 38,552,815 | $1.0B | 18.5% | — |
| PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 15,142,285 | $398.7M | 7.3% | DOUBLED +142.9% |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 14,419,542 | $379.7M | 6.9% | — |
| FULLER & THALER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | 12,041,227 | $317.0M | 5.8% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 11,473,107 | $302.1M | 5.5% | — |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 11,357,754 | $299.0M | 5.4% | — |
| NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB | 9,611,583 | $250.4M | 4.6% | — |
| MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 9,391,864 | $249.2M | 4.5% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 8,834,793 | $232.6M | 4.2% | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 8,071,653 | $212.5M | 3.9% | — |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | DOUBLED | 6,232,900 | 15,142,285 | +142.9% | $398.7M |
| Capital World Investors | TRIM | 11,354,196 | 7,155,293 | -37.0% | $188.4M |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 4,017,269 | 2,740,395 | -31.8% | $72.2M |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 4,108,557 | 2,426,666 | -40.9% | $63.9M |
| BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP | ADD | 1,627,869 | 2,303,156 | +41.5% | $60.6M |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 2,085,857 | — | $54.9M |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | DOUBLED | 512,712 | 1,573,291 | +206.9% | $41.4M |
| Erste Asset Management GmbH | TRIM | 2,702,847 | 1,569,370 | -41.9% | $41.0M |
| JUPITER ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD | DOUBLED | 454,984 | 1,135,776 | +149.6% | $29.9M |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | NEW | — | 851,273 | — | $22.4M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
17 insiders, 48 transactions. Net $0.00 — $0.00 bought, $0.00 sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Hanley Walter P | SVP - Development & Strategy | TAX W/H | 2,377.11 | $24.80 | $59.0K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Clark Michael S. | SVP - Policy & Administration | TAX W/H | 1,047.25 | $24.80 | $26.0K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Hamilton Andrew C | President of LKQ Europe | TAX W/H | 5,191.62 | $24.80 | $128.8K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | McKay Matthew J | SVP - General Counsel | TAX W/H | 2,408.62 | $24.80 | $59.7K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Galloway Rick | SVP and CFO | TAX W/H | 2,682.88 | $24.80 | $66.5K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Cunningham Todd G | VP, Finance and Controller | TAX W/H | 313.2 | $24.80 | $7.8K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Jude Justin L | President and CEO | TAX W/H | 7,808.22 | $24.80 | $193.6K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Dombrowski Genevieve L | SVP -- Human Resources | TAX W/H | 1,424.47 | $24.80 | $35.3K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Meyne John R | President of Wholesale - NA | TAX W/H | 2,484.17 | $24.80 | $61.6K |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Cunningham Todd G | VP, Finance and Controller | TAX W/H | 443.444 | $25.19 | $11.2K |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for LKQ.
Shares short
14,744,404
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
-5.0%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
4.8
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈5.8%
Estimate — not % of float
All LKQ filing & press-release reports (3)
- 8-K reportJul 30, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportApr 30, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportApr 2, 2026