$LKQ

LKQ CORP (LKQ) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Exhibit 99.1 Salvatore Abbate to Assume Role of LKQ President and CEO on November 9, 2026 ANTIOCH, Tenn. – November 9, 2026 – LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) today announced that Salvatore A. “Sal” Abbate will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer and join the Co

GOVE SUE purchased 9,795 shares of LKQ CORP (LKQ) at $20.53 ($0.20M total) on 2026-11-04.

Powell Michael Scott purchased 10,000 shares of LKQ CORP (LKQ) at $19.15 ($0.19M total) on 2026-11-02.

CLARKE ANDREW C purchased 21,800 shares of LKQ CORP (LKQ) at $18.35 ($0.40M total) on 2026-10-30.

Bank of America and Barclays recommend two stocks down over 30%: Afya (AFYA), a Brazilian medical education company, and LKQ (LKQ), an automotive parts supplier. Afya's shares dropped due to Brazil's election and a merger announcement, but BofA sees long-term value. LKQ's stock fell due to operational issues in Europe and missed earnings. Barclays is optimistic about LKQ's new CEO and strategic review.

J.P. Morgan analysts reiterated Buy ratings on Hyatt Hotels (H) with a $206.00 target, LKQ (LKQ) with a $20.00 target, and Amazon (AMZN) with a Buy rating. TipRanks consensus targets suggest 9.9% upside for Hyatt, 29.3% for LKQ, and 31.3% for Amazon. Barclays and KeyBanc also upgraded LKQ and Amazon, respectively.

JP Morgan kept LKQ's rating at Overweight but reduced its price target to $20 from $22, a 9.1% cut. The new target suggests a 7.8% upside from LKQ's Oct 30 close of $18.56. Recent analyst price targets for LKQ range from $18 to $27.

Jefferies maintained a Buy rating and $30 price target on LKQ Corp. (LKQ) despite Q3 earnings missing estimates. LKQ reported adjusted EPS of $0.50, below forecasts of $0.70, due to European disruptions and weak North American collision sales. The company withdrew 2026 guidance and suspended its strategic review. LKQ stock trades at $18.10, near its 52-week low, with a 6.63% dividend yield.

LKQ Corporation reported Q3 earnings, highlighting operational challenges in Europe, including a 9.8% organic revenue decline in Europe Parts and Services. The company suspended its strategic review and withdrew 2026 guidance. North America saw improved margins despite lower sales. Specialty revenue growth slowed, and cash flow remained positive. LKQ repurchased shares and declared a dividend.

LKQ reported Q3 2026 revenue of $3.32 billion, missing estimates by 1.6% and declining 5.1% year-on-year. Adjusted EPS was $0.50, missing estimates by 6.5%. Operating margin dropped to 1.6% from 7.8% last year, while free cash flow margin remained stable at 11.2%.