LKQ (LKQ) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

LKQ (NASDAQ:LKQ) is projected to release its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 19th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.65 per share for the quarter. Investors may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

LKQ Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of LKQ stock opened at $34.10 on Tuesday. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $32.18 and a 200-day simple moving average of $31.16. LKQ has a fifty-two week low of $28.13 and a fifty-two week high of $44.82. The firm has a market cap of $8.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.63 and a beta of 0.91. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 1.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have commented on LKQ. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of LKQ in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of LKQ from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. Stephens initiated coverage on shares of LKQ in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $39.00 target price for the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of LKQ from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Finally, Barclays initiated coverage on LKQ in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $33.00 price target on the stock. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $44.33.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On LKQ

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of LKQ by 187.3% in the fourth quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 4,396 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $133,000 after purchasing an additional 2,866 shares in the last quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors purchased a new position in shares of LKQ during the fourth quarter valued at $205,000. Horizon Investments LLC raised its position in LKQ by 78.3% during the third quarter. Horizon Investments LLC now owns 7,417 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $227,000 after buying an additional 3,258 shares during the period. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new stake in LKQ in the 1st quarter worth about $278,000. Finally, BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S lifted its stake in LKQ by 170.0% in the 2nd quarter. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S now owns 7,886 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $292,000 after acquiring an additional 4,965 shares in the last quarter. 95.63% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About LKQ

LKQ Corporation is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. The company supplies a broad range of replacement components, including recycled original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, aftermarket parts, refurbished and remanufactured items. Its products support collision repair, mechanical repair and performance enhancement needs across passenger cars, heavy trucks and recreational vehicles.

Through a combination of in-house operations and strategic acquisitions, LKQ has developed a comprehensive product portfolio that extends beyond core replacement parts.