LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Stock Forecast
LKQ analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.22 / 5 from 9 analysts
- Price target
- $32.12 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +44.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $0.69
- 52-week range
- $21.82 – $34.80
LKQ analyst ratings
9 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LKQ price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LKQ earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.70 | $0.65 | $0.78 | $0.84 | −17.0% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.67 | $2.60 | $2.80 | $3.01 | −11.4% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.07 | $2.80 | $3.23 | $2.67 | +15.1% | 9 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LKQ revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.41B | $3.33B | $3.50B | −2.5% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $13.59B | $13.38B | $13.78B | −0.5% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.91B | $13.35B | $14.44B | +2.4% | 8 |
LKQ EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LKQ revenue: reported and forecast
LKQ EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.85 | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.70 | −18.0% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.97 | $2.68 | $2.68 | $2.68 | $2.67 | −10.2% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.32 | $3.09 | $3.09 | $3.09 | $3.07 | −7.7% | 0 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LKQ earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LKQ beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from LKQ
9 analysts cover LKQ; their consensus rating is buy (4.22 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $32.12, 44.5% above the latest close of $22.23. Analysts expect earnings of $2.67 per share for 2026, −11.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.07 per share on revenue of $13.9 billion. LKQ beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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LKQ forecast FAQ
What is LKQ's price target?
The average analyst price target for LKQ is $32.12, 44.5% above the latest close of $22.23.
Is LKQ a buy, hold or sell?
Of 9 analysts covering LKQ, 4 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is LKQ's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.67 per share for 2026 (range $2.60 to $2.80); for 2027 the estimate is $3.07.
What is LKQ's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $13.6 billion, growth of −0.5%; for 2027 it is $13.9 billion.
When does LKQ report earnings?
LKQ is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.69.
Does LKQ usually beat earnings estimates?
LKQ reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.