LKQ CORP (LKQ) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:LKQ • US5018892084
31.46 USD
-0.61 (-1.9%)
At close: Mar 5, 2026
31.42 USD
-0.04 (-0.13%)
Pre-Market: 3/6/2026, 4:39:40 AM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for LKQ CORP (LKQ).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$41.97
+ 33.41% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 30, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.70
Revenue Estimate3.444B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
81.33%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$41.97
Upside
+ 33.41%
From current price of $31.46 to mean target of $41.97, Based on 15 analyst forecasts
Low
$34.34
Median
$43.10
High
$47.25
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
-1.94%
3 Months
-6.37%
Price Target Summary
15 analysts have analysed LKQ and the average price target is 41.97 USD. This implies a price increase of 33.4% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 31.46.
The average price target has been revised downward by 6.37% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
81.33%
LKQ was analyzed by 15 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 81. So analysts seem to be very confident about LKQ.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
LKQ was analyzed by 15 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-12-10 | Stephens & Co. | Initiate | Overweight |
| 2025-11-12 | Barclays | Initiate | Equal-Weight |
| 2025-11-03 | Roth Capital | Reiterate | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-07-25 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-07-22 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-04-25 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-04-24 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-04-21 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-02-24 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-02-21 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-02-20 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-02-14 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-02-11 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2024-10-25 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-10-25 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-10-25 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-09-20 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-09-18 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-09-12 | Roth MKM | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-09-12 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2024-07-26 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-07-25 | Roth MKM | Reiterate | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-07-25 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-07-19 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 30, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$0.70
Revenue Estimate3.444B
Revenue Q2Q-0.55%
EPS Q2Q-11.63%
Number of Analysts10
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
-1.63%
Revenue (3 Months)
-3.15%
EPS (1 Month)
-9.22%
EPS (3 Months)
-11.57%
Next Earnings Summary
LKQ is expected to report earnings on 4/30/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 0.7 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 3.44B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 3.15% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 13.269B 3.71% | 13.823B 4.18% | 13.651B -1.24% | 14.062B 3.01% | 13.924B -0.98% | 15.872B 13.99% | 16.275B 2.54% | 16.689B 2.54% | 17.115B 2.55% | 17.555B 2.57% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 1.712B 0.35% | 1.701B -0.64% | 1.505B -11.52% | 1.529B 1.59% | 1.6B 4.64% | 1.616B 1.00% | 2B 23.76% | 2.047B 2.35% | 2.097B 2.44% | 2.147B 2.38% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 1.393B -3.40% | 1.295B -7.04% | 1.087B -16.06% | 1.182B 8.74% | 1.233B 4.31% | 1.224B -0.73% | 1.637B 33.74% | 1.689B 3.18% | 1.742B 3.14% | 1.798B 3.21% | |
| Operating Margin | 10.50% | 9.37% | 7.96% | 8.41% | 8.86% | 7.71% | 10.06% | 10.12% | 10.18% | 10.24% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 3.83 -0.26% | 3.48 -9.14% | 3.09 -11.21% | 3.28 6.27% | 3.50 6.58% | 4.42 26.41% | 4.81 8.68% | 4.88 1.47% | 5.19 6.42% | 5.50 6.03% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 0.70 -11.63% | 0.84 -3.60% | 0.85 1.31% | 0.74 26.02% | 0.90 28.75% | 0.98 17.42% | 0.89 4.44% | 0.84 12.75% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 3.444B -0.55% | 3.578B -1.76% | 3.594B 2.72% | 3.392B 2.42% | 3.62B 5.11% | 3.741B 4.56% | 3.661B 1.86% | 3.477B 2.51% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 360.14M -9.51% | 391.17M -25.49% | 418.24M -30.29% | 391.64M -38.03% | 439.55M 22.05% | 445.11M 13.79% | 428.29M 2.40% | 396.83M 1.33% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 278.35M -6.59% | 315.38M -1.44% | 353.46M 22.73% | 298.68M 39.57% | 332.49M 19.45% | 346.03M 9.72% | 329.06M -6.90% | 315.52M 5.64% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
12.71%
EPS Next 5 Year
9.56%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
4.47%
Revenue Next 5 Year
3.69%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
10.12%
EBIT Next 5 Year
11.09%
LKQ CORP / LKQ Forecast FAQ
What is the price target for LKQ stock?
15 analysts have analysed LKQ and the average price target is 41.97 USD. This implies a price increase of 33.4% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 31.46.
What is the next earnings date for LKQ stock?
LKQ CORP (LKQ) will report earnings on 2026-04-30.
What are the consensus estimates for LKQ stock next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of LKQ CORP (LKQ) is 0.7 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 3.44B USD.
How do analysts rate LKQ CORP (LKQ)?
The consensus rating for LKQ CORP (LKQ) is 81.3333 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a positive outlook on the stock.