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Why Is LKQ CORP (LKQ) Stock Down Today?
By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · July 30, 2026 at 7:32 PM ET · reviewed against 12 wire stories
LKQ CORP (LKQ) is down -14.36% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 12 stories on LKQ across 6 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 46/100).
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LKQ stock fell 14.36% to $22.60 in a volatile session driven by weak Q2 earnings and a downward revision to full-year guidance. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.67, below the $0.71 estimate, and revenue of $3.408 billion, missing the $3.479 billion forecast. LKQ also cut its 2026 guidance for both adjusted and GAAP earnings per share, citing ongoing challenges in its European operations and broader ERP disruptions.
What Happened
LKQ’s Q2 2026 earnings call highlighted a mixed performance. North American and Specialty segments showed resilience, but European operations continued to underperform. The company outlined a recovery plan for the region while lowering its full-year outlook. LKQ now expects adjusted EPS of $2.60 to $2.90 for 2026, down from the prior range of $2.90 to $3.20. GAAP EPS guidance was similarly cut to $1.78 to $2.08 from $2.16 to $2.46. The stock opened with a 2.0% gap down and continued to fall throughout the session, hitting an intraday low of $21.17 before closing at $22.60.
LKQ also announced a $0.30 quarterly dividend, matching its prior payout and yielding a forward dividend yield of 5.55%. The company filed a Form 8-K to disclose its earnings results and updated guidance. The earnings call transcript and presentation were published the same day, providing further details on the company’s strategic review and capital allocation plans.
What The Data Shows
The stock opened at $25.87 and traded as high as $26.58 before falling sharply. Volume reached 8.0 million shares by the end of the session, more than 2.7 times the 3-month average. The stock closed near the session low at $22.60, a price within its 52-week range of $23.98 to $37.13. LKQ’s market cap currently stands at $6.8 billion, with a P/E ratio of 13.2 and a dividend yield of 4.52%. The stock’s beta of 0.82 suggests it is less volatile than the broader market.
What To Watch
LKQ’s next key event will be its full-year earnings report for 2026, which will provide further insight into the effectiveness of its European recovery plan and overall strategic initiatives. Investors should also monitor the breadth of analyst coverage and any follow-up guidance changes.
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LKQ Lowers 2026 Outlook as Europe Recovery Lags, But North America and Specialty Show Resilience
July 30, 2026
LKQ Corporation’s Q2 2026 results highlighted resilient North American and Specialty operations despite European challenges and a lowered forecast for the year. The company’s ongoing strategic review and continued capital returns to shareholders stand out amid pressured financials.
11d agoSEC 8-KNEUTRAL 50General
LKQ CORP (LKQ) files 8-K
Filed: 2026-07-30 AccNo: 0001065696-26-000041 Size: 877 KB Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits
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