LKQ Corporation earnings focus builds, analysts see upside for the shares

LKQ Corporation is heading toward its next quarterly update on NASDAQ, with consensus pointing to growth in earnings and a predominantly positive analyst stance on the shares.

By Mark Bergmann, Earnings & Calendar desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-27, 10:40.

LKQ Corporation (US5018892084) trades on the NASDAQ and approaches its next earnings release with a constructive analyst backdrop. According to MarketBeat data, the shares last closed at 27.03 US dollars on 2026-06-26, up 1.05 percent for the day.

What analysts are expecting

Wall Street coverage on LKQ centers on moderate earnings growth and an upside skew in price targets. Intellectia.ai cites six analyst ratings on the stock, with five at Buy and one at Hold, framing a broadly positive stance on the company’s prospects.

StockScan.io compiles an average analyst price target of 66.34 US dollars for LKQ, implying a potential gain of more than 140 percent from the recent 27.03 US dollar close, although targets vary between 62.39 and 70.28 US dollars. These targets reflect fundamental expectations and do not constitute a directional signal on shorter term trading indicators.

Consensus and recent share performance

MarketBeat shows LKQ shares finishing regular NASDAQ trading on 2026-06-26 at 27.03 US dollars, with after-hours indications at 26.44 US dollars the same evening. That places the stock well below the cited analyst target range, underlining the gap between current pricing and long-term valuation models.

According to Intellectia.ai, the upcoming first-quarter 2026 earnings release is positioned as the next key catalyst for LKQ, with investors watching for confirmation of stable margins and parts distribution volumes in North America and Europe. The company’s results will also be read against peers in the auto parts and aftermarket segment, including names such as Genuine Parts Company and AutoZone, which are likewise exposed to replacement-part demand.

The business behind LKQ

LKQ generates revenue primarily by distributing replacement parts, components and systems for cars, light trucks and other vehicles in North America, Europe and selected global markets. The group supplies both mechanical and collision parts, including recycled, refurbished and aftermarket components used by repair shops and insurers.

Where the stock trades now

The LKQ Corporation shares (US5018892084) trade on NASDAQ at 27.03 US dollars as of 2026-06-26, 16:00 Eastern Time.

Key data on the LKQ Corporation shares

• Company: LKQ Corporation
• ISIN: US5018892084
• WKN: A0M1N4
• Ticker: LKQ
• Trading venue: NASDAQ
• Price (as of 2026-06-26, 16:00): 27.03 USD
• Market cap: 7.3 billion USD (as of 2026-06-26)
• Sector / industry: Consumer Discretionary / Automotive aftermarket parts
• Index membership: S&P 500
• Next earnings date: 2026-07-25

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