Stock Price & Analysis

Based on the provided data and recent market activity, LKQ Corporation's stock presents a mixed outlook. The stock is currently trading at $37.35, showing a modest gain of 0.27% in the last regular trading session .

Technical Analysis

The stock is currently trading near its Fibonacci pivot point of $37.32, with immediate resistance at $38.47 and support at $36.16. The RSI-14 reading of 47.63 indicates neutral momentum, while the MACD at -0.10 suggests slight bearish pressure in the near term.

Fundamental Analysis

LKQ is expected to report Q4 earnings on February 20, 2025, with analysts projecting EPS of $0.75, down 10.7% from $0.84 in the year-ago quarter. For fiscal 2024, analysts expect EPS of $3.43, representing a 10.4% decline from 2023, though a rebound is anticipated in 2025 with projected EPS growth of 8.5% to $3.72.

Analyst Consensus

The stock maintains a "Strong Buy" rating from analysts, with 6 Strong Buy, 1 Moderate Buy, and 1 Hold recommendation. The average price target of $53.43 suggests significant upside potential from current levels.

Recommendation Given the current technical setup showing neutral momentum and upcoming earnings, coupled with strong analyst support despite near-term earnings pressure, a HOLD position is recommended until after the earnings report on February 20th provides more clarity on the company's outlook.

Based on recent data and analyst projections, LKQ stock is expected to reach $53.43 by the end of 2025, representing a potential upside of approximately 43% from the current price of $37.35. The positive outlook is supported by analysts' "Strong Buy" consensus rating and expected EPS growth of 8.5% to $3.72 in fiscal 2025. Despite recent underperformance compared to the broader market, LKQ's strong market position in vehicle parts distribution and inclusion as a top holding in major ETFs like SPY and VOO suggests potential for price recovery [1,2].

The S1 support level for LKQ Stock is $36.16 ,The R1 resistant level for LKQ Stock is $38.47.

As of the end of day on 2025-02-11, the price of LKQ Stock was $36.81.

The target price for LKQ Stock according to analyst rating is 60.00, with the highest price target at 60.00 and the lowest at 60.00. Analysts have a Moderate Buy rating on LKQ Stock overall.

The market cap of LKQ is $9.7B.

Based on the latest valuation metrics and financial data, LKQ appears fairly valued to slightly undervalued. The company's P/E ratio has declined from 17.26 to 14.79 over recent quarters, positioning it below industry averages. Net income shows steady improvement, increasing from $158M to $191M in Q3 2024, demonstrating solid operational efficiency with improving net margins from 4.27% to 5.36%. Despite a 19.9% stock price decline over the past year, analysts maintain a "Strong Buy" rating with an average price target of $53.43, suggesting significant upside potential. The company's healthy current ratio of 1.72 and manageable debt-to-equity of 69.38% further support a positive valuation outlook.

LKQ Corporation is a distributor of vehicle products. The Company’s vehicle products include replacement parts, components and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, and specialty aftermarket products and accessories to improve the performance, functionality, and appearance of vehicles. It operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America; Europe; Specialty and Self Service. Its Wholesale - North America segment consists of aftermarket and salvage operations, sells five product types, including aftermarket, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recycled, OEM remanufactured, OEM refurbished and new OEM parts. Its Europe segment’s vehicle replacement products include a variety of small mechanical products, discs and sensors, clutches, and other. Its Specialty segment serves truck and off-road; speed and performance; recreational vehicles; towing; wheels, tires, and performance handling; and other. The Self-Service segment operates self-service retail facilities.

Based on the comprehensive analysis of available data and market trends, LKQ Corporation's stock price is projected to reach $65-70 by 2030, driven by the company's strategic shift toward operational efficiency and improving market dynamics. The automotive aftermarket leader's focus on business simplification and commitment to shareholder returns through aggressive buyback programs is expected to boost long-term value. Despite current cyclical pressures, analysts anticipate a rebound in collision claims and parts demand by mid-2025, with EPS projected to grow 8.5% year-over-year.

LKQ has a total of 49000 employees.