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LKQ Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary29 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue fell 5.1% YoY to $3.319B; Segment EBITDA declined 25.1% to $296M, with Europe’s operational underperformance the primary drag.
Continuing-operations loss attributable to stockholders was $24M, while adjusted net income was $127M.
North America was comparatively resilient, while Europe faced Germany ERP issues and lower UK and Benelux volumes.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue was $3.319B versus $3.499B; operating income was $53M versus $274M.
Reported diluted EPS was a loss of $0.09 versus income of $0.69; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.50 versus $0.84.
Q3 net loss was $27M versus net income of $180M; adjusted net income was $127M versus $216M.
Nine-month revenue was $10.196B versus $10.339B; net income was $188M versus $542M, and diluted EPS was $0.74 versus $2.10.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 guidance was withdrawn due to recent performance, Europe challenges and leadership transition; prior guidance should no longer be relied upon.
Alvarez & Marsal was engaged to advise on Europe, prioritizing operational stabilization, ERP-related issues, customer service, inventory, logistics and cost discipline.
Approved restructuring and transformation actions are expected to cost ~$85M in total during 2026 and into early 2027.
The Romania operations sale to Elit Kar OOD is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
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Latest events from LKQ
- Q2 2026 revenue fell 3% to $3.41B, with Europe lagging and guidance lowered amid ERP challenges.LKQ
Q2 2026 - All proposals, including a shareholder right to call special meetings, were approved.LKQAGM 2025
- Q1 2026 revenue grew to $3.47B, driven by global leadership and disciplined capital allocation.LKQInvestor presentation
- All proposals passed, including director elections and a new right for 25% shareholders to call meetings.LKQAGM 2026
- Shareholders will vote on directors, auditor, executive pay, and a new right to call special meetings.LKQProxy filing
- Revenue up 4.3%, but net income and EPS fell on impairment; strategic review ongoing.LKQQ1 2026
- Key votes include director elections, auditor ratification, say-on-pay, and expanded shareholder rights.LKQProxy filing
- 2025 delivered strong cash flow and portfolio actions, with a cautious 2026 outlook.LKQQ4 2025
- Q3 revenue up 0.5%, adjusted EPS rose, but guidance was cut as headwinds persisted.LKQQ3 2024
Next LKQ earnings date
Q4 202618 Feb, 2027
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Next LKQ earnings date
Q4 202618 Feb, 2027
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LKQ Corporation provides replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles. The company distributes replacement parts through a network of warehouses across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. It primarily serves collision repair shops; body shops; independent garages; automotive dealerships; and vehicle owners who need to replace original equipment parts with aftermarket parts. LKQ Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.