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LKQ reports Q3 2026 earnings miss and margin decline
LKQ Corp. posted third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $3.32 billion, 5.1% lower year‑on‑year, and a net loss of $27 million, compared with a profit a year earlier. Adjusted diluted earnings were $0.50 per share, while GAAP diluted earnings were a loss of $0.10 per share. Operating margin fell to 1.6% from 7.8% in the prior year.
Why it matters
The earnings shortfall and margin compression signal weaker profitability, which may pressure the stock and affect future guidance (the company’s 10‑Q summary notes the loss and margin drop).
Key facts
- 1Revenue was $3.32 billion, down 5.1% year‑on‑year. finance.yahoo.com
- 2Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.50 per share. finance.yahoo.com
- 3GAAP diluted EPS was a loss of $0.10 per share. tradingview.com
- 4Net loss was $27 million, versus a profit of $180 million a year earlier. tradingview.com
- 5Operating margin declined to 1.6% from 7.8% in the prior year. finance.yahoo.com
- 6Free cash flow margin remained at 11.2%. finance.yahoo.com
Open questions
- Adjusted EPS $0.50 per share versus GAAP EPS -$0.10 per share reflect different bases.
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 4 of 4 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.