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LKQ Corp (LKQ)
NASDAQ:LKQ
Earnings Data
Report Date
Feb 20, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2024 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.74Last Year’s EPS
0.84Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 20, 2025
|% Change Since: 5.96%
|Next Earnings Date:Apr 24, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant achievements in returning capital to shareholders and strong performance in the European segment with record EBITDA margins. However, challenges remain in the North American revenue decline and specialty segment, alongside uncertainties around tariffs and foreign exchange rates.Company Guidance
During the call, LKQ Corporation provided guidance for 2025, detailing various metrics and financial expectations. The company anticipates organic parts and services revenue growth between 0% and 2%, with North American revenue expected to remain roughly flat on a per day basis. LKQ projects adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $3.40 to $3.70. The global tax rate is expected to stay comparable to 2024 at 27%. Free cash flow is forecasted to be between $750 million and $900 million. The company aims for a continued focus on capital allocation, returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, and maintaining manageable debt levels, with a total leverage ratio of 2.3 times EBITDA. Europe is expected to maintain double-digit EBITDA margins, while North America is anticipated to have margins in the low-16% range. Specialty is projected to improve its segment EBITDA margins to around 7% to 8%.Capital Return to Shareholders
LKQ returned $678 million of capital to shareholders in 2024, including $360 million in share repurchases and $318 million in dividends.
European Segment Performance
Europe achieved a record Q4 segment EBITDA margin of 10.1%, marking the third consecutive quarter with double-digit margins and the highest level of segment EBITDA dollars on record.
Mega-Yard Expansion
Completed a mega-yard expansion in Crystal River, Florida, and began construction on two new mega-yards in Illinois and Washington, expected to open in 2026.
SKU Rationalization Progress in Europe
Reviewed 50% of product brands by the end of 2024, with plans to reduce stocking SKUs to 600,000 by 2027, enhancing procurement and operational efficiency.
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LKQ Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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LKQ Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | $39.40 | $41.75 | +5.96% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $37.49 | $37.38 | -0.29% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | $43.80 | $38.35 | -12.44% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | $47.85 | $40.73 | -14.88% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does LKQ Corp (LKQ) report earnings?
LKQ Corp (LKQ) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 20, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is LKQ Corp (LKQ) earnings time?
LKQ Corp (LKQ) earnings time is at Feb 20, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is LKQ EPS forecast?
LKQ EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2024 (Q4) is 0.74.
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