LKQ Overview
- Year Founded
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1998
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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47,000
- Stock Symbol
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LKQ
- Investments
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62
- Share Price
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$38.12
- (As of Friday Closing)
LKQ General Information
Description
Since forming in 1998 to consolidate the auto salvage business in the United States, LKQ has developed into a leading distributor of aftermarket and recycled auto parts with around 1,500 facilities across North America and Europe. The company primarily sells into the professional channel and offers an assortment of collision and mechanical parts to both body shops and mechanical repair shops. It also continues to operate more than 70 LKQ pick-your-part junkyards. Separate from the self-service business, LKQ usually purchases around 250,000 salvage vehicles annually that are used to extract vehicle parts for resale.
Contact Information
Website
www.lkqcorp.comCorporate Office
- 500 West Madison Street
- Suite 2800
- Chicago, IL 60661
- United States
Corporate Office
- 500 West Madison Street
- Suite 2800
- Chicago, IL 60661
- United States
LKQ Stock Performance
As of 13-Jun-2025, LKQ’s stock price is $38.12. Its current market cap is $9.8B with 258M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $38.12 | $39.04 | $35.56 - $46.64 | $9.8B | 258M | 2.46M | $2.68 |
LKQ Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2025, LKQ has a trailing 12-month revenue of $14.1B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 16,388,850 | 14,987,527 | 18,117,524 | 17,726,816 |
| Revenue | 14,115,000 | 14,355,000 | 13,866,000 | 12,794,000 |
| EBITDA | 1,603,000 | 1,605,000 | 1,725,000 | 1,845,000 |
| Net Income | 701,000 | 690,000 | 936,000 | 1,149,000 |
| Total Assets | 15,469,000 | 14,955,000 | 15,079,000 | 12,038,000 |
| Total Debt | 5,845,000 | 5,609,000 | 5,638,000 | 3,935,000 |
LKQ Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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LKQ Comparisons
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LKQ Competitors (9)
One of LKQ’s 9 competitors is Transamerican Auto Parts, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Compton, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transamerican Auto Parts | Formerly PE-Backed | Compton, CA | ||||
| Genuine Parts | Corporation | Atlanta, GA | ||||
| Big O Tires | Private Debt Financed | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | ||||
| Monro | Corporation | Rochester, NY | ||||
| The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Bala Cynwyd, PA |
LKQ Signals
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LKQ Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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LKQ Investments & Acquisitions (62)
LKQ’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with Princeton NuEnergy for . The deal was made on 13-May-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton NuEnergy | 13-May-2024 | Later Stage VC | Other Metals, Minerals and Mining | ||
| Earl Owen Company | 01-Feb-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Uni-Select | 01-Aug-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Rhenoy | 01-Feb-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Automotive | ||
| Green Bean Battery | 25-May-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Electrical Equipment |
LKQ ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated May, 31, 2024
10.99 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
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Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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LKQ Exits (4)
LKQ’s most recent exit was on 13-Mar-2017 from AeroVision International. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeroVision International | 13-Mar-2017 | Completed |
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| Meko (Vehicle Repair and Maintenance) | 31-Dec-2016 | Completed |
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| PGW Auto Glass | 21-Apr-2016 | Completed |
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| ACM Parts | 01-Aug-2013 | Joint Venture | Completed |
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LKQ Affiliates
Subsidiaries (14)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bean Battery | Pittsboro, NC | 2015 | |
| Lkq Taiwan Holding Company | Chicago, IL | 2014 | |
| Auto Data Labels | Deer Park, NY | 2005 | |
| QML (Metals, Minerals and Mining) | Rumford, RI | 2002 | |
| U-Pull-It | Blue Island, IL | 1995 |
LKQ FAQs
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When was LKQ founded?
LKQ was founded in 1998.
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Where is LKQ headquartered?
LKQ is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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What is the size of LKQ?
LKQ has 47,000 total employees.
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What industry is LKQ in?
LKQ’s primary industry is Automotive.
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Is LKQ a private or public company?
LKQ is a Public company.
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What is LKQ’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for LKQ is LKQ.
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What is the current stock price of LKQ?
As of 13-Jun-2025 the stock price of LKQ is $38.12.
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What is the current market cap of LKQ?
The current market capitalization of LKQ is $9.8B.
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What is LKQ’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for LKQ is $14.1B.
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Who are LKQ’s competitors?
Transamerican Auto Parts, Genuine Parts, Big O Tires, Monro, and The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack are some of the 9 competitors of LKQ.
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What is LKQ’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
LKQ’s EPS for 12 months was $2.68.
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