LKQ Corporation(LKQ)

LKQ Corporation distributes replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles. It operates through three segments: North America, Europe, and Specialty. The company distributes bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as automotive glass products, such as windshields; salvage products, including mechanical and collision parts comprising engines; transmissions; door assemblies; sheet metal products, such as trunk lids, fenders, and hoods; lights and bumper assemblies; scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers; and brake pads, discs and sensors, clutches, steering and suspension products, filters, and oil and automotive fluids, as well as electrical products, including spark plugs and batteries. In addition, the company distributes recreational vehicle appliances and air conditioners, towing hitches, truck bed covers, vehicle protection products, cargo management products, wheels, tires, and suspension products. It serves collision and mechanical repair shops, and new and used car dealerships, as well as retail customers. The company operates in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Taiwan, and other European countries. LKQ Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Latest News & Analysis
LKQ to Divest Specialty Division: Activist Pressure Triggers Management Action
LKQ taps Bank of America to sell specialty parts division, validating Ananym Capital's activist thesis and signaling broader portfolio breakup acceleration.
LKQ Under Activist Pressure: Market Demands Faster European Portfolio Exit
Ananym Capital escalates pressure on LKQ to divest European operations, as Q3 earnings validate activist concerns over margin compression and underperformance.
LKQ Q3: Deleveraging Victory, Margin Pressures Persist
LKQ delivers EPS beat and completes $600M deleveraging, but operating margin compression signals operational challenges remain unresolved.
LKQ Corporation Q4 2024 Earnings: Key Takeaways and Market Impact
In-depth analysis of LKQ Corporation’s Q4 2024 results, strategic initiatives, and market risks driving its performance.
LKQ Q4 Earnings: A Deep Dive into Performance and Future Outlook
LKQ Corporation's Q4 2024 earnings surpass expectations, but revenue declines. Europe's strong performance and 2025 growth prospects are key focuses.
LKQ Corporation Completes Self-Service Segment Sale to Sharpen Wholesale Focus
LKQ exits salvage yard operations, reallocating capital toward higher-margin distribution amid leverage concerns.