Lkq Corp 10-Q for FY2026 Q1
Lkq Corp (LKQ)
10-Q
2026-04-30
For: 2026-03-31
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April 30, 2026
About this 10-Q
Lkq Corp filed this 10-Q on April 30, 2026, covering the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026 Q1).
Headline figures
Quarter ended March 31, 2026, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $3.47B
- up 4.3% from $3.33B a year earlier
- Net income
- $79M
- down 53.3% from net income of $169M a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2026
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| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the Transition Period from to
Commission File Number: 001-42002
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615 ) 781-5200
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
At April 23, 2026, the registrant had outstanding an aggregate of 254,790,835 shares of Common Stock.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| PART I | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |||||||
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| PART II | OTHER INFORMATION | |||||||
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| SIGNATURES | ||||||||
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In millions, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and transaction related expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income and other income, net | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other expense, net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income from discontinued operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income from discontinued operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income from discontinued operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In millions)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation, net of tax | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net change in unrealized gains/losses on pension plans, net of tax | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income from unconsolidated subsidiaries | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions, except per share data)
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses | |||||||||||
| Inventories | |||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | |||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | |||||||||||
| Operating lease assets, net | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | |||||||||||
| Other intangibles, net | |||||||||||
| Equity method investments | |||||||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses: | |||||||||||
| Accrued payroll-related liabilities | |||||||||||
| Refund liability | |||||||||||
| Other accrued expenses | |||||||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | |||||||||||
| Current portion of long-term obligations | |||||||||||
| Other current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion | |||||||||||
| Long-term obligations, excluding current portion | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | |||||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | |||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | |||||||||||
Common stock, $ | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | |||||||||||
| Retained earnings | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost; | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total Company stockholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest | |||||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (1): | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||
| Impairment on Mekonomen equity method investment | |||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | |||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions: | |||||||||||||||||
| Receivables | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Inventories | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Other assets | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Prepaid income taxes/income taxes payable | |||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease assets and liabilities | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1): | |||||||||||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Other investing activities, net | |||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES (1): | |||||||||||||||||
| Borrowings under revolving credit facilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Repayments under revolving credit facilities | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| (Repayments) borrowings of other debt, net | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Dividends paid to LKQ stockholders | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Other financing activities, net | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | |||||||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ( | ||||||||||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ( | ||||||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing operations, beginning of period (2) | |||||||||||||||||
| Add: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, beginning of period | |||||||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing and discontinued operations, beginning of period (2) | |||||||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of continuing and discontinued operations, end of period (2) | |||||||||||||||||
| Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations, end of period | |||||||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period (2) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
(1) Amounts presented contain results from both continuing and discontinued operations. Refer to Note 2, "Discontinued Operations" for further information regarding cash flows associated with the results of discontinued operations.
(2) See Note 15, "Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash" for further information on restricted cash.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(In millions, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LKQ Stockholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Noncontrolling Interest | Total Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2026 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee tax | — | — | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared to LKQ stockholders ($0.30 per share) | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of March 31, 2026 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LKQ Stockholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Retained Earnings | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Noncontrolling Interest | Total Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2025 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | — | — | ( | ( | — | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee tax | — | — | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared to LKQ stockholders ($0.30 per share) | — | — | — | — | — | ( | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of March 31, 2025 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LKQ CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1. Interim Financial Statements
LKQ Corporation, a Delaware corporation, is a holding company and all operations are conducted by subsidiaries. When the terms "LKQ," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our" are used in this document, those terms refer to LKQ Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
We have prepared the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") applicable to interim financial statements. Accordingly, certain information related to our significant accounting policies and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted. These Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all material adjustments (which include only normally recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
We have reclassified certain prior period amounts in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the presentation of discontinued operations as a result of the sale of our Self Service segment in the prior year as discussed in Note 2, "Discontinued Operations."
Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for any subsequent interim period or for a full year. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on February 19, 2026 ("2025 Form 10-K").
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2024-03, "Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses." The ASU requires disclosure of specific expense categories within relevant income statement captions. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. The ASU can be adopted prospectively or retrospectively and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, "Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software." This ASU removes references to software development project stages to better align with current software development methods. Under the ASU, an entity will begin capitalizing software costs when management authorizes and commits to funding the software project, and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used for its intended purpose. This update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, including interim periods within those fiscal years, though early adoption is permitted. This ASU can be adopted either prospectively, retrospectively, or utilizing a modified transition approach. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-09, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Hedge Accounting Improvements", which amends certain aspects of hedge accounting to more closely align with the economics of an entity’s risk management activities. The amendments include changes to the risk assessment for cash flow hedges, hedging forecasted interest payments on choose-your-rate debt instruments, cash flow hedges of nonfinancial forecasted transactions, net written options as hedging instruments and dual hedges of foreign currency denominated debt instruments. This update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods within those fiscal years, though early adoption is permitted. This ASU is required to be adopted prospectively for all hedging relationships, with the option to adopt the amendments for hedging relationships that exist as of the adoption date. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
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Note 2. Discontinued Operations
On August 25, 2025, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell our Self Service segment to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, LLC for an enterprise value of $410 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The sale was completed on September 30, 2025. On October 1, 2025, we received the pretax net proceeds from the sale and used these proceeds to repay approximately $390 million of revolving credit facility borrowings. Accordingly, interest expense attributable to the repaid borrowings has been included in discontinued operations for all periods presented. Additionally, general corporate overhead costs that were historically allocated to the Self Service segment remain within continuing operations for all periods presented.
In connection with the transaction, we also entered into a transition services agreement to provide certain post-close support services. These support services, most of which last for up to nine months from the closing date of the sale, are in the areas of human resources, tax, finance, information technology, and operations, among others.
The following table summarizes the comparative financial results of discontinued operations which are presented in Net income from discontinued operations in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on disposal of business (1) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income and other income, net | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other expense, net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from discontinued operations before provision for income taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income from discontinued operations | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
(1) During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recorded a gain upon finalizing the working capital adjustment for Self Service.
The following table summarizes the significant non-cash operating activities and capital expenditures of the Company’s discontinued operations related to the Self Service segment (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Gain on disposal of business | ( | ||||||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | |||||||||||
Note 3. Allowance for Credit Losses
Our allowance for credit losses was $63 million and $53 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The provision for credit losses was $16 million and $5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
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Note 4. Intangible Assets
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually. During our annual goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment test performed in the fourth quarter of 2025, we determined the carrying value of our Specialty reporting unit exceeded the fair value estimate and an impairment charge was recorded. In connection with our previously announced plan to explore a potential sale of our Specialty reporting unit, we determined that as of March 31, 2026 it was more likely than not, defined as a likelihood of more than 50 percent, though not probable, that the Specialty reporting unit will be sold which constitutes a triggering event. As such, we performed an interim impairment test for our Specialty reporting unit as of March 31, 2026. Based on the results of this interim goodwill impairment test, the Specialty reporting unit had a fair value estimate which exceeded the carrying value by 11 % and, therefore, no further impairment existed. We will continue to monitor each of our reporting units for any risk of future impairments. For our North America and Europe reporting units, we did not identify any triggering events or other indicators of impairment in the first three months of 2026 that necessitated an interim test of goodwill impairment or indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment.
Note 5. Equity Method Investments
The carrying value of our Equity method investments were as follows (in millions):
| Segment | Ownership as of March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
MEKO AB (1) | Europe | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
Note 6. Revenue Recognition
Disaggregated Revenue
We report revenue in two categories: (i) parts and services and (ii) other.
Parts revenue is generated from the sale of alternative parts and vehicle products including collision parts, which are typically exterior components used in the collision repair process to restore a vehicle's appearance and safety; hard parts, which are typically internal components that are either mechanical in nature or functional components that are replaced as part of routine maintenance; major mechanical parts; and specialty products and accessories, which are vehicle products that improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles. Services revenue includes additional services that are generally billed concurrently with the related product sales, such as the sale of service-type warranties, and diagnostic and repair services.
Other revenue includes sales of scrap and precious metals (platinum, palladium, and rhodium), bulk sales to mechanical manufacturers (including cores) and sales of aluminum ingots and sows from furnace operations; all of which are typically acquired as byproducts of our salvage operations. Revenue from the sale of hulks in our North America segment is recognized based on a price per ton of delivered material when the customer (processor) collects the scrap.
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The following table sets forth our revenue disaggregated by category and reportable segment (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parts and services | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| North America | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
Variable Consideration
Amounts related to variable consideration on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in millions):
| Classification | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Return asset | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Refund liability | Refund liability | |||||||||||||||||||
| Variable consideration reserve | Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses | |||||||||||||||||||
Revenue by Geographic Area
Our net sales are attributed to geographic area based on the location of the selling operation. The following table sets forth our revenue by geographic area (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other countries | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Note 7. Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses
Strategic Restructuring and Transformation Initiatives
As part of executing our strategy to deliver profitable growth, drive a lean operating model and maximize returns on invested capital, we will, from time to time, engage in restructuring and business transformation initiatives. These initiatives can range in scope from broad changes such as centralizing and standardizing non-customer facing teams and divesting non-strategic assets, to targeted changes such as consolidating underutilized facilities and closing underperforming locations. Executing on these initiatives can take a few months to several years to fully implement depending on the scope and complexity of the initiative. Additionally, initiatives can change or expand based on the information obtained while executing on the initiative and when additional actions are identified. We anticipate we will incur approximately $70 million of cost in 2026 executing on the approved actions in connection with this initiative.
The following table sets forth the expenses incurred related to our Strategic Restructuring and Transformation Initiatives (in millions):
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| Expense Type | 2026 | 2025 (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Employee related costs | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Includes costs previously included in the 2024 Global Plan.
Expenses incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were related to the closing of underperforming locations and the elimination of inefficient cost structures primarily in our Europe segment.
Acquisition Integration Plans
After completing the acquisition of a business, we may incur costs related to integrating the acquired business into our current business structure and systems. These costs are typically incurred within a year from the acquisition date and vary in magnitude depending on the size and complexity of the related integration activities. There are no material Acquisition Integration Plans as of March 31, 2026. We incurred expenses totaling $1 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
Transaction Related Expenses
Note 8. Earnings Per Share
The following chart sets forth the computation of earnings per share (in millions, except per share amounts):
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| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Denominator for basic earnings per share—Weighted-average shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restricted stock units ("RSUs") | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denominator for diluted earnings per share—Adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share from continuing operations | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (1) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was computed using the treasury stock method for dilutive securities.
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Note 9. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) are as follows (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign Currency Translation | Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges (1) | Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Pension Plans | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated Subsidiaries | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of January 1, 2026 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pretax loss | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss from unconsolidated subsidiaries | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of March 31, 2026 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign Currency Translation | Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges (1) | Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Pension Plans | Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated Subsidiaries | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of January 1, 2025 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pretax income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification of deferred income taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income from unconsolidated subsidiaries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of March 31, 2025 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Balances primarily include the forward starting interest rate swaps to hedge the risk of changes in interest rates related to forecasted debt issuance to finance a portion of the Uni-Select Acquisition. These swaps will continue to be reclassified to Interest expense over the term of the 5.75% senior notes due June 2028 (the "U.S. Notes (2028)") and the 6.25% senior notes due June 2033 (the "U.S. Notes (2033)" and together with the U.S. Notes (2028), the "U.S. Notes (2028/2033)"). Please refer to Note 20, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" in our 2023 Form 10-K for further information.
Our policy is to reclassify the income tax effect from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the Provision for income taxes when the related gains and losses are released to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
Note 10. Supply Chain Financing
We utilize voluntary supply chain finance programs to support our efforts in negotiating payment term extensions with suppliers as a part of our goal to improve our operating cash flows. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had $457 million and $481 million of Accounts payable outstanding under the arrangements, respectively.
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Note 11. Long-Term Obligations
Long-term obligations consist of the following (in millions):
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| Maturity Date | Interest Rate | Amount | Interest Rate | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Term loan payable | January 2027 | % | $ | % | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revolving credit facilities | December 2030 | % | (1) | % | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior Unsecured Term Loan Agreement: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Term loan payable | March 2029 | % | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unsecured Senior Notes: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Notes (2028) | June 2028 | % | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Notes (2033) | June 2033 | % | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Euro Notes (2028) | April 2028 | % | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Euro Notes (2031) | March 2031 | % | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Finance lease obligations | % | (1) | % | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other debt | Various through December 2030 | % | (1) | % | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: long-term debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: current maturities, net of debt issuance costs | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash paid for interest was $54 million and $60 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Note 12. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
We are exposed to market risks, including the effect of changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Under current policies, we may use derivatives to manage our exposure to variable interest rates on our debt and changing foreign exchange rates for certain foreign currency denominated transactions. We do not hold or issue derivatives for trading purposes.
Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
In February 2023, we entered into interest rate swap agreements to mitigate the risk of changing interest rates on our variable interest rate payments related to borrowings under our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement. The agreements included a total $300 million notional amount that matured in February 2026. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps were recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and reclassified to Interest expense when the hedged interest payments affected earnings. The activity related to the interest rate swaps was classified in operating activities in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as the activity related to normal recurring settlements to match interest payments. As of March 31, 2026, there are no derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges outstanding.
All of our interest rate swap contracts were executed with counterparties that we believe are creditworthy, and we closely monitor the credit ratings of these counterparties.
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As of December 31, 2025, the notional amounts, balance sheet classification and fair values of our derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges were as follows (in millions):
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| Notional Amount | Balance Sheet Caption | Fair Value - Asset / (Liability) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swap agreements | $ | Other accrued expenses | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 13. Fair Value Measurements
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
We use the market and income approaches to estimate the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities, and during the three months ended March 31, 2026, there were no significant changes in valuation techniques or inputs related to the financial assets or liabilities that we have historically recorded at fair value.
The following table presents information about our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs we utilized to determine such fair value as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 (in millions):
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investments - debt securities | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investments - equity securities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contingent consideration liabilities | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Liabilities | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments in debt and equity securities relate to our captive insurance subsidiary and are included in Other noncurrent assets on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For contingent consideration liabilities, at both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the entire portion was current and was included in Other current liabilities on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the expected timing of the related payments.
Our contingent consideration liabilities are related to our business acquisitions. Under the terms of the contingent consideration agreements, payments may be made at specified future dates depending on the performance of the acquired business subsequent to the acquisition. The liabilities for these payments are classified as Level 3 liabilities because the related fair value measurement, which is determined using an income approach, includes significant inputs not observable in the market.
Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
Our debt is reflected on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost. The fair value measurements of the borrowings under the credit agreement are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy since they are determined based upon significant inputs observable in the market, including interest rates on recent financing transactions with similar terms and maturities. We estimated the fair value by calculating the upfront cash payment a market participant would require at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 to assume these obligations. The fair values of the U.S. Notes (2028), the U.S. Notes (2033), the 4.13% senior notes due April 2028 (the "Euro Notes (2028)") and the 4.13% senior notes due March 2031 (the "Euro Notes (2031)") are determined based upon observable market inputs including quoted market prices in markets that are not active, and therefore are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
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Based on market conditions as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the fair value of the borrowings under the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement reasonably approximated the carrying values of $712 million and $501 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the fair value of the borrowings under the Senior Unsecured Term Loan Credit Agreement ("CAD Note") reasonably approximated the carrying values of $503 million and $510 million, respectively.
The following table provides the carrying and fair value for our other financial instruments as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 (in millions):
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| Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Notes (2028) | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Notes (2033) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Euro Notes (2031) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 14. Income Taxes
At the end of each interim period, we estimate our annual effective tax rate and apply that rate to our interim earnings. We also record the tax impact of certain unusual or infrequently occurring items, including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and the effects of changes in tax laws or rates, in the interim period in which they occur.
The computation of the annual estimated effective tax rate at each interim period requires certain estimates and significant judgment including, but not limited to, the expected operating income for the year, projections of the proportion of income earned and taxed in state and foreign jurisdictions, permanent and temporary differences between book and taxable income, and the likelihood of recovering deferred tax assets generated in the current year. The accounting estimates used to compute the provision for income taxes may change as new events occur, additional information is obtained or as the tax environment changes.
Our effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was 26.4 %, compared to 27.8 % for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 is primarily attributable to the 1.2 % year over year favorable impact of discrete items, mostly related to a return to provision adjustment.
Net income taxes paid were $30 million and $31 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Note 15. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents as reported on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets to Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in millions):
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
Restricted cash included in Other noncurrent assets (1) | |||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | $ | |||||||||
(1) Represents cash held with our captive insurance subsidiary for payments on self-insured claims.
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Note 16. Segment and Geographic Information
We have three operating segments: North America; Europe; and Specialty, each of which are presented as a reportable segment. The segments are organized based on a combination of geographic regions served and the types of product lines offered. They are managed separately, as each business serves distinct customer bases and is impacted by different economic conditions.
The following tables present our financial performance by reportable segment for the periods indicated (in millions):
| North America | Europe | Specialty | Eliminations | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Third Party | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total segment revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cost of goods sold | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other segment items (2) | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment EBITDA | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total depreciation and amortization (3) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Third Party | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total segment revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Selling, general and administrative expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other segment items (2) | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment EBITDA | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total depreciation and amortization (3) | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker ("CODM"). Intersegment expenses are included within the amounts shown.
(2) Amounts primarily represent other non operating income and expenses within each segment, as well as a reconciling item to remove depreciation - cost of goods sold, which is excluded from the calculation of Segment EBITDA.
(3) Amounts presented include depreciation and amortization expense recorded within Cost of goods sold and Restructuring and transaction related expenses.
The key measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by our CODM, our Chief Executive Officer, is Segment EBITDA. The CODM uses Segment EBITDA to compare profitability among the segments and evaluate business strategies. Segment EBITDA includes revenue and expenses that are controllable by the segment. Corporate general and administrative expenses are allocated to the segments based on usage, with shared expenses apportioned based on the segment's percentage of consolidated revenue. We calculate Segment EBITDA as Net Income excluding net income and loss attributable to noncontrolling interest; income and loss from discontinued operations; depreciation; amortization; interest; gains and losses on debt extinguishment; income tax expense; restructuring and transaction related expenses; change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities; other gains and losses related to acquisitions, equity method investments, or divestitures; equity in losses and earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries; equity investment fair value adjustments; impairment charges; and direct impacts of the Ukraine/Russia conflict.
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The table below provides a reconciliation of Net Income to Segment EBITDA (in millions):
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| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: net income from discontinued operations | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net of interest income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity investment fair value adjustments | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and transaction related expenses (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct impacts of Ukraine/Russia conflict (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment EBITDA | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
(1) See Note 5, "Equity Method Investments" for further information.
(2) See Note 7, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information.
(3) Adjustments include provisions for and subsequent adjustments to reserves for asset recoverability (primarily receivables and inventory).
The following table presents capital expenditures by reportable segment (in millions):
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| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Expenditures | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total capital expenditures | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
We report net receivables; inventories; net property, plant and equipment; and net operating lease assets by segment as that information is used by the CODM in assessing segment performance. These assets provide a measure for the operating capital employed in each segment. Unallocated assets include cash and cash equivalents, prepaid expenses and other current and noncurrent assets, goodwill, other intangibles, and equity method investments.
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The following table presents assets by reportable segment (in millions):
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses | |||||||||||
North America | $ | $ | |||||||||
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| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
Our largest countries of operation are the U.S., followed by Germany and the United Kingdom ("U.K."). Additional European operations are located in the Netherlands, Italy, Czech Republic, Belgium, Austria, Slovakia, France and other European countries. Our operations in other countries include wholesale operations in Canada, remanufacturing operations in Mexico, an aftermarket parts freight consolidation warehouse in Taiwan, and administrative support functions in India. The following table sets forth our tangible long-lived assets by geographic area (in millions):
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
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| United States | $ | $ | |||||||||
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| Total long-lived assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
Note 17. Subsequent Event
Securities Class Action Lawsuit
On April 22, 2026, a purported stockholder of LKQ filed a putative class action against LKQ Corporation and certain of its officers. The complaint generally alleges that LKQ made certain materially false and misleading statements and omitted certain material information regarding LKQ’s acquisition and integration of Uni-Select Incorporated ("Uni-Select") and Uni-Select’s U.S. operating subsidiary FinishMaster, which artificially inflated the market price of LKQ common stock. The complaint seeks, among other things, unspecified compensatory damages.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements and information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of such Act.
Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our outlook, guidance, expectations, beliefs, hopes, intentions and strategies. Words such as "may," "will," "plan," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "if," "estimate," "intend," "project" and similar words or expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to us at the time the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted or implied by our forward-looking statements include factors discussed in our filings with the SEC, including those disclosed under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our 2025 Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q (including this Quarterly Report).
Overview
We are a global distributor of vehicle products, including replacement parts, components and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, and specialty aftermarket products and accessories to improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles.
Buyers of vehicle replacement products have the option to purchase from primarily four sources: new products produced by original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"); new products produced by companies other than the OEMs, which are referred to as aftermarket products; salvaged products taken from total loss vehicles; and reconditioned products that have been refurbished or remanufactured. Collectively, we refer to the three sources that are not new OEM products as alternative parts.
We sell a variety of alternative replacement and maintenance parts including collision parts, which are typically exterior components used in the collision repair process to restore a vehicle's appearance and safety, such as bumper covers, fenders, paint and related body repair products, and lights; hard parts, which are typically internal components that are either mechanical in nature, such as alternators, starters, and clutches, or functional components that are replaced as part of routine maintenance, such as brake pads, discs and sensors, filters and batteries; and major mechanical parts, such as engines and transmissions. We also sell specialty products and accessories, which are vehicle products that improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles.
We are organized into three operating segments: North America; Europe; and Specialty, each of which is presented as a reportable segment. We have made certain reclassifications to the prior period financial information to reflect discontinued operations presentation as a result of the sale of our Self Service segment in the prior year. See Note 2, "Discontinued Operations" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.
Our North America segment is a leading provider of alternative vehicle collision replacement products, paint and related body repair products, and alternative vehicle mechanical replacement and maintenance products, with our sales, processing, and distribution facilities reaching most major markets in the U.S. and Canada. Our Europe segment is a leading provider of alternative vehicle replacement and maintenance products in Germany, the U.K., the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, France and various other European countries. Our Specialty segment is a leading distributor of specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories reaching most major markets in the U.S. and Canada.
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Our operating results have fluctuated on a quarterly and annual basis in the past and can be expected to continue to fluctuate in the future as a result of a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control. Please refer to the factors referred to in Forward-Looking Statements above. Due to these factors and others, which may be unknown to us at this time, our operating results in future periods can be expected to fluctuate. Accordingly, our historical results of operations may not be indicative of future performance.
Portfolio Management
We continuously manage and assess the businesses and investments we own and the markets in which we operate. Our acquisition strategy is to target highly accretive tuck-in acquisitions with significant synergies or critical capabilities. Additionally, from time to time, we have sold or divested businesses that do not align with our strategic vision, financial objectives or have limited long-term value potential. In 2025, aligning with our ongoing strategy to simplify our portfolio and concentrate on our core segments, we completed the sale of our Self Service segment, and commenced a process to explore the potential sale of our Specialty segment. See Note 2, "Discontinued Operations" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information related to our divestitures.
In addition to the above, on January 26, 2026 our Board of Directors (the "Board") announced it has initiated a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. As part of the review, the Board is working with its advisors to evaluate our strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of the Company.
Sources of Revenue
We report our revenue in two categories: (i) parts and services and (ii) other. Our parts revenue is generated from the sale of alternative parts and vehicle products including collision parts, which are typically exterior components used in the collision repair process to restore a vehicle's appearance and safety; hard parts, which are typically internal components that are either mechanical in nature or functional components that are replaced as part of routine maintenance; major mechanical parts; and specialty products and accessories, which are vehicle products that improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles. Services revenue includes additional services that are generally billed concurrently with the related product sales, such as the sale of service-type warranties, and diagnostic and repair services. Other revenue includes sales of scrap and other metals (including precious metals - platinum, palladium and rhodium - contained in recycled parts such as catalytic converters), bulk sales to mechanical manufacturers (including cores) and sales of aluminum ingots and sows from our furnace operations; all of which are typically acquired as byproducts of our salvage operations. Other revenue will vary from period to period based on fluctuations in commodity prices and the volume of materials sold. See Note 6, "Revenue Recognition" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information related to our sources of revenue.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make use of certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Our 2025 Form 10-K includes a summary of the critical accounting estimates we believe are the most important to aid in understanding our financial results. There have been no changes to those critical accounting estimates that have had a material impact on our reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues or expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
As we make progress on our previously announced plan to explore a potential sale of our Specialty segment, certain triggering events may occur which would require us to perform an interim goodwill impairment test. Depending on the facts and circumstances at the time we perform this interim impairment test, we may be required to recognize additional impairment to the goodwill in our Specialty segment. Furthermore, events that cause declines to Specialty's future cash flows such as underperformance relative to our forecasts, since actual results may differ from our estimates of future performance, or events that have a negative impact on the market value of the business, such as a deterioration in macroeconomic conditions, could also result in future impairment to the goodwill in our Specialty segment. See Note 4, "Intangible Assets" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information related the interim impairment test performed for the Specialty segment as of March 31, 2026.
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Strategic Transformation Initiatives
See "Strategic Restructuring and Transformation Initiatives" in Note 7, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information related to our strategic transformation initiatives. In April 2026, in conjunction with our previously announced plan, we continued our phased rollout of a common Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") system across Europe by completing the implementation in one of our major European markets.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See "Recent Accounting Pronouncements" in Note 1, "Interim Financial Statements" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information related to new accounting standards.
Financial Information by Geographic Area
See Note 6, "Revenue Recognition" and Note 16, "Segment and Geographic Information" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information related to our revenue and long-lived assets by geographic region.
Key Performance Indicators
We believe that organic revenue growth, Segment EBITDA and free cash flow are key performance indicators for our business. Segment EBITDA is our key measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by our CODM. Free cash flow is a financial measure that is not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
•Organic revenue growth - We define organic revenue growth as total revenue growth from continuing operations excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures (i.e., revenue generated from the date of acquisition to the first anniversary of that acquisition, net of reduced revenue due to the disposal of businesses) and foreign currency movements (i.e., impact of translating revenue at different exchange rates). Organic revenue growth includes incremental sales from both existing and new (i.e., opened within the last twelve months) locations and is derived from expanding business with existing customers, securing new customers and offering additional products and services. We believe that organic revenue growth is a key performance indicator as this statistic measures our ability to serve and grow our customer base successfully.
•Segment EBITDA - See Note 16, "Segment and Geographic Information" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of the calculation of Segment EBITDA. We believe that Segment EBITDA provides useful information to evaluate our segment profitability by focusing on the indicators of ongoing operational results.
•Free Cash Flow - We calculate free cash flow as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, less purchases of property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow provides insight into our liquidity and provides useful information to management and investors concerning cash flow available to meet future debt service obligations and working capital requirements, make strategic acquisitions, repurchase stock, and pay dividends.
These three key performance indicators are used as targets in determining incentive compensation at various levels of the organization, including senior management. By using these performance measures, we attempt to motivate a balanced approach to the business that rewards growth, profitability and cash flow generation in a manner that enhances our long-term prospects.
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Results of Operations—Consolidated
The following table sets forth statements of income data as a percentage of total revenue for the periods indicated:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 61.6 | % | 60.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 38.4 | % | 39.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 28.7 | % | 28.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and transaction related expenses | 0.9 | % | 0.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2.5 | % | 2.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 6.2 | % | 8.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other expense, net | 1.4 | % | 1.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes | 4.8 | % | 6.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 1.3 | % | 1.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries | 1.3 | % | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | 2.2 | % | 4.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income from discontinued operations | 0.1 | % | 0.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 2.3 | % | 5.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note: In the table above, the sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
The following table summarizes the changes in revenue by category (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | Change | |||||||||||||||
| Parts & services revenue | $ | 3,362 | $ | 3,244 | $ | 118 | |||||||||||
| Other revenue | 107 | 83 | 24 | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 3,469 | $ | 3,327 | $ | 142 | |||||||||||
The increase in parts and services revenue of $118 million, or 3.6%, represented increases in segment revenue of $98 million, or 6.5%, in Europe, $15 million, or 3.8%, in Specialty and $5 million, or 0.4%, in North America. This overall increase was driven by a $164 million, or 5.1%, increase due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, and a $6 million, or 0.2%, increase due to the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures, partially offset by an organic parts and services revenue decrease of $53 million, or 1.6%. Refer to the discussion of our segment results of operations for factors contributing to the changes in revenue by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold increased by $124 million, or 6.2%, to $2,138 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Cost of goods sold includes a $107 million unfavorable impact from a weakening U.S. dollar. Cost of goods sold reflects increases of $70 million from Europe, $43 million from North America and $11 million from Specialty. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenue increased to 61.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 from 60.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenue primarily reflects increases of 0.8% from North America and 0.3% from Europe. Refer to the discussion of our segment results of operations for factors contributing to the changes in cost of goods sold by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Our Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased by $45 million, or 4.8%, to $994 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. SG&A expenses includes a $49 million unfavorable impact from a weakening U.S. dollar. The year over year increase in SG&A expense primarily reflects increases of $41 million from Europe and $8 million from Specialty, partially offset by a decrease of $4 million from North America. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue increased slightly to 28.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2026 from 28.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2025. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue primarily reflects an increase of 0.4% from Europe and 0.2% from Specialty and mix, offset by a decrease of 0.4% from North America. Refer to the discussion of our segment results of operations for factors contributing to the changes in SG&A expenses by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses
Restructuring and transaction related expenses increased by $22 million, primarily due to a $20 million increase in restructuring expenses related to our Strategic Restructuring and Transformation Initiatives. See Note 7, "Restructuring and Transaction Related Expenses" for further information on the restructuring charges.
Provision for Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was 26.4%, compared to 27.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 is primarily attributable to the 1.2% year over year favorable impact of discrete items, mostly related to a return to provision adjustment.
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries
Equity in losses of unconsolidated subsidiaries increased by $45 million, primarily related to our equity method investment in Mekonomen. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recorded a $44 million other-than-temporary impairment related to our equity method investment in Mekonomen. See Note 5, "Equity Method Investments" for further information on the impairment charge.
Foreign Currency Impact
We translate our statements of income at the average exchange rates in effect for the period. Relative to the rates used during the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Czech koruna, euro, pound sterling and Canadian dollar rates used to translate the three months ended March 31, 2026 statements of income increased by 14.5%, 11.2%, 7.0%, and 4.6%, respectively. Realized and unrealized currency gains and losses combined with the translation effect of the change in foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar had a net positive effect of $0.01 on diluted earnings per share from continuing operations relative to the prior year period.
Net Income from Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 reflected the Self Service segment which was sold in September 2025. See Note 2, "Discontinued Operations" for further information.
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Results of Operations—Segment Reporting
We have three reportable segments: North America; Europe; and Specialty.
The following table presents our financial performance, including third party revenue, total revenue and Segment EBITDA, by reportable segment for the periods indicated (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | % of Total Segment Revenue | 2025 | % of Total Segment Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Third Party Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North America | $ | 1,440 | $ | 1,412 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe | 1,621 | 1,522 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty | 408 | 393 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total third party revenue | $ | 3,469 | $ | 3,327 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North America | $ | 1,440 | $ | 1,412 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe | 1,621 | 1,522 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty | 409 | 394 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations | (1) | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 3,469 | $ | 3,327 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment EBITDA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North America | $ | 203 | 14.1 | % | $ | 217 | 15.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe | 126 | 7.8 | % | 141 | 9.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty | 18 | 4.4 | % | 21 | 5.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Note: In the table above, the percentages of total segment revenue may not recalculate due to rounding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The key measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by our CODM, our Chief Executive Officer, is Segment EBITDA. The CODM uses Segment EBITDA to compare profitability among the segments and evaluate business strategies. Segment EBITDA includes revenue and expenses that are controllable by the segment. Corporate general and administrative expenses are allocated to the segments based on usage, with shared expenses apportioned based on the segment's percentage of consolidated revenue. We calculate Segment EBITDA as Net Income excluding net income and loss attributable to noncontrolling interest; income and loss from discontinued operations; depreciation; amortization; interest; gains and losses on debt extinguishment; income tax expense; restructuring and transaction related expenses; change in fair value of contingent consideration liabilities; other gains and losses related to acquisitions, equity method investments, or divestitures; equity in losses and earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries; equity investment fair value adjustments; impairment charges; and direct impacts of the Ukraine/Russia conflict. See Note 16, "Segment and Geographic Information" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a reconciliation of total Segment EBITDA to net income.
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
North America
The following table provides a reconciliation of Revenue to Segment EBITDA in our North America segment (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North America | 2026 | % of Total Segment Revenue | 2025 | % of Total Segment Revenue | $ Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parts & services revenue | $ | 1,341 | $ | 1,336 | $ | 5 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other revenue | 99 | 76 | 23 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total segment revenue | 1,440 | 1,412 | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 828 | 785 | 43 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 612 | 42.4 | % | 627 | 44.4 | % | (15) | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses(5) | 410 | 28.5 | % | 414 | 29.4 | % | (4) | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Other segment items(6) | (1) | (4) | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment EBITDA | $ | 203 | 14.1 | % | $ | 217 | 15.4 | % | $ | (14) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Parts and services revenue increased by $5 million, or 0.4%, to $1,341 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. This increase was due to a positive exchange rate effect of $11 million, or 0.8%, primarily due to the stronger Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar, partially offset by an organic revenue decrease of $5 million, or 0.4%. This organic revenue decrease was driven primarily by lower volumes in our paint, body and equipment business from lower repairable claims and increased competition, and weather related closures affecting all lines of business, partially offset by pricing initiatives to recoup tariff costs and offset inflationary pressures.
(2)Other revenue increased by $23 million, or 30.0%, to $99 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. This increase was due to (i) an $11 million increase in revenue from precious metals (platinum, palladium, and rhodium) primarily due to higher prices, (ii) an $8 million increase in revenue from other scrap (e.g., aluminum) and cores due to higher volumes and prices, and (iii) a $4 million increase in revenue from scrap steel primarily due to higher volumes and, to a lesser extent, higher prices.
(3)Gross margin decreased by $15 million, or 2.4%, to $612 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The decrease in gross margin dollars was driven by cost increases from tariffs and inflationary pressures, unfavorable customer mix, and lower vendor rebates from lower volumes, partially offset by pricing initiatives and higher other revenue. Gross margin percentage decreased by 2.0% which was driven by the dilutive effect of increasing prices to recoup tariff costs, lower vendor rebates and unfavorable customer mix.
(4)SG&A expenses decreased by $4 million, or 1.0%, to $410 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The decrease in SG&A expense is primarily due to (i) $6 million from decreased professional fees, (ii) $4 million from decreased facility expenses, and (iii) other individually immaterial factors representing a $6 million favorable impact in the aggregate, partially offset by (iv) $12 million from increased personnel costs primarily due to increased health and other insurance costs.
(5)Amounts include certain shared overhead costs that were historically allocated to the Self Service segment. See Note 2, "Discontinued Operations" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.
(6)Amounts primarily represent other non operating income and expenses, as well as a reconciling item to remove depreciation - cost of goods sold, which is excluded from the calculation of Segment EBITDA.
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Europe
The following table provides a reconciliation of Revenue to Segment EBITDA in our Europe segment (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Europe | 2026 | % of Total Segment Revenue | 2025 | % of Total Segment Revenue | $ Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parts & services revenue | $ | 1,613 | $ | 1,515 | $ | 98 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other revenue | 8 | 7 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total segment revenue | 1,621 | 1,522 | 99 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 1,001 | 931 | 70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 620 | 38.3 | % | 591 | 38.8 | % | 29 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 500 | 30.9 | % | 459 | 30.1 | % | 41 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Other segment items(4) | (6) | (9) | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment EBITDA | $ | 126 | 7.8 | % | $ | 141 | 9.3 | % | $ | (15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Parts and services revenue increased by $98 million, or 6.5%, to $1,613 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. This increase was due to the effect of an exchange rate increase of $152 million, or 10.1%, primarily due to the strengthening of the euro, and to a lesser extent, the pound sterling and Czech koruna against the U.S. dollar, partially offset by an organic revenue decrease of $61 million, or 4.0%, primarily driven by decreased volumes due to heightened competition in certain markets and difficult economic conditions.
(2)Gross margin increased by $29 million, or 5.0%, to $620 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The increase in gross margin dollars was driven by an exchange rate increase of $59 million, partially offset by lower organic revenue and lower vendor rebates. Gross margin percentage decreased by 0.5% which was driven by lower vendor rebates and lower margins from a competitive pricing environment in certain markets.
(3)SG&A expenses increased by $41 million, or 9.3%, to $500 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The increase in SG&A expense includes a $46 million unfavorable foreign exchange impact from a weakening U.S. dollar. The remaining $5 million favorable impact primarily relates to decreased personnel costs driven by productivity initiatives and restructuring activities which more than offset inflationary pressures.
(4)Amounts primarily represent other non operating income and expenses, as well as a reconciling item to remove depreciation - cost of goods sold, which is excluded from the calculation of Segment EBITDA.
Specialty
The following table provides a reconciliation of Revenue to Segment EBITDA in our Specialty segment (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialty | 2026 | % of Total Segment Revenue | 2025 | % of Total Segment Revenue | $ Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parts & services revenue | $ | 408 | $ | 393 | $ | 15 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment revenue | 1 | 1 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total segment revenue | 409 | 394 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 310 | 299 | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 99 | 24.3 | % | 95 | 24.2 | % | 4 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 84 | 20.5 | % | 76 | 19.4 | % | 8 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Other segment items(4) | (3) | (2) | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment EBITDA | $ | 18 | 4.4 | % | $ | 21 | 5.4 | % | $ | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Parts and services revenue increased by $15 million, or 3.8%, to $408 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. This was primarily due to an organic revenue increase of $13 million, or 3.4% primarily driven by volume growth in our marine and recreational vehicle product lines, partially offset by decreases in our automotive product lines.
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(2)Gross margin increased by $4 million, or 3.9%, to $99 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in parts and services revenue as described above.
(3)SG&A expenses increased by $8 million, or 9.7%, to $84 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. This increase was primarily driven by a $6 million increase in credit loss reserves.
(4)Amounts primarily represent other non operating income and expenses, as well as a reconciling item to remove depreciation - cost of goods sold, which is excluded from the calculation of Segment EBITDA.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We assess our liquidity and capital resources in terms of our ability to fund our operations and provide for expansion through both internal development and acquisitions. Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations and our revolving credit facilities. We utilize our cash flows from operations to fund working capital and capital expenditures, with the excess amounts going towards paying dividends, repurchasing our common stock, paying down outstanding debt, or funding acquisitions. As we have pursued acquisitions as part of our historical growth strategy, our cash flows from operations have not always been sufficient to cover our investing activities. To fund our acquisitions, we have accessed various forms of debt financing, including revolving credit facilities, term loans, and senior notes. We currently believe we have sufficient access to capital markets to support our future growth objectives.
The following table summarizes liquidity data as of the dates indicated (in millions):
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capacity under revolving credit facilities | $ | 2,000 | $ | 2,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Revolving credit facilities borrowings | 212 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Letters of credit | 111 | 114 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability under credit revolving facilities | 1,677 | 1,885 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Add: Cash and cash equivalents | 335 | 319 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total liquidity | $ | 2,012 | $ | 2,204 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
We had $1,677 million available under our revolving credit facilities as of March 31, 2026. Combined with $335 million of cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2026, we had $2,012 million in available liquidity, a decrease of $192 million from our available liquidity as of December 31, 2025, primarily as a result of increasing our revolving credit facilities borrowings by $211 million.
See Note 11, "Long-Term Obligations" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information regarding total debt outstanding.
We believe that our current liquidity, cash expected to be generated by operating activities in future periods and access to capital markets will be sufficient to meet our current operating and capital requirements. Our capital allocation strategy includes spending to support growth driven capital projects, return stockholder value through the payment of dividends and repurchasing shares of our common stock, completing highly synergistic tuck-in acquisitions and debt repayment.
A summary of the dividend activity for our common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is as follows:
| Dividend Amount | Declaration Date | Record Date | Payment Date | |||||||||||||||||
| $0.30 | February 17, 2026 | March 12, 2026 | March 26, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
On April 28, 2026, our Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock, payable on June 4, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 21, 2026.
We believe that our future cash flow generation will permit us to continue paying dividends in future periods; however, the timing, amount and frequency of such future dividends will be subject to approval by our Board, and based on considerations of capital availability, and various other factors, many of which are outside of our control.
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With $2,012 million of total liquidity as of March 31, 2026 and $532 million of current maturities, we have access to funds to meet our near term commitments. Our current maturities include the $500 million term loan payable under our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement due January 2027, which we intend to extend or refinance on or before the scheduled maturity. We have a surplus of current assets over current liabilities, which further reduces the risk of short-term cash shortfalls.
Our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement and our CAD Note both include two financial maintenance covenants: a maximum total leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio. The terms maximum total leverage ratio and minimum interest coverage ratio are specifically calculated per both the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement and CAD Note, and differ in specified ways from comparable GAAP or common usage terms. We were in compliance with all applicable covenants under both our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement and CAD Note as of March 31, 2026. The required debt covenants per both the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement and CAD Note and our actual ratios with respect to those covenants are as follows as of March 31, 2026:
| Covenant Level | Ratio Achieved as of March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||
| Maximum total leverage ratio | 4.00 : 1.00 | 2.6 | |||||||||
| Minimum interest coverage ratio | 3.00 : 1.00 | 7.4 | |||||||||
The indentures relating to our U.S. Notes and Euro Notes do not include financial maintenance covenants, and the indentures will not restrict our ability to draw funds under the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement. The indentures do not prohibit amendments to the financial covenants under the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement and CAD Note as needed.
While we believe that we have adequate capacity under our existing revolving credit facilities to finance our current operations, from time to time we may need to raise additional funds through public or private financing, strategic relationships or modification of our existing Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement to finance additional investments or to refinance existing debt obligations. There can be no assurance that additional funding, or refinancing of our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement, if needed, will be available on terms attractive to us, or at all. Furthermore, any additional equity financing may be dilutive to stockholders, and debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants or higher interest costs. Our failure to raise capital if and when needed could have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results, and financial condition.
The weighted average interest rate on borrowings outstanding under our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement was 5.2% at March 31, 2026. Including our senior notes and CAD Note, our overall weighted average interest rate on borrowings was 5.0% at March 31, 2026. Under the Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement, our borrowings bear interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus the applicable spread or other risk-free interest rates that are applicable for the specified currency plus a spread. Under the CAD Note, the interest rate may be (i) a forward-looking term rate based on the Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average for an interest period chosen by the Company of one or three months or (ii) the Canadian Prime Rate (as defined in the CAD Note), plus in each case a spread. See Note 11, "Long-Term Obligations" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information related to our borrowings and related interest.
We had outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facilities and term loans payable of $1,215 million and $1,011 million at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Of these amounts, there were current maturities of $500 million at March 31, 2026 related to the term loan payable under our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement due January 2027. There were no current maturities at December 31, 2025.
The scheduled maturities of long-term obligations outstanding at March 31, 2026 are as follows (in millions):
| Amount | |||||
| Nine months ending December 31, 2026 | $ | 24 | |||
| Years ending December 31: | |||||
2027 (1) | 528 | ||||
2028 | 1,109 | ||||
2029 | 515 | ||||
2030 | 218 | ||||
| Thereafter | 1,481 | ||||
Total debt (2) | $ | 3,875 | |||
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(1)Includes $500 million related to the term loan payable under our Senior Unsecured Credit Agreement due January 2027, which we intend to extend or refinance on or before the scheduled maturity.
(2)The total debt amounts presented above reflect the gross values to be repaid (excluding debt issuance costs and unamortized bond discounts of $30 million as of March 31, 2026).
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $335 million, of which $309 million was held by foreign subsidiaries. In general, it is our practice and intention to permanently reinvest the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries. We believe that we have sufficient cash flow and liquidity to meet our financial obligations in the U.S. without repatriating our foreign earnings. We may, from time to time, choose to selectively repatriate foreign earnings if doing so supports our financing or liquidity objectives. Distributions of dividends from our foreign subsidiaries, if any, would be generally exempt from further U.S. taxation, either as a result of the 100% participation exemption under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in 2017, or due to the previous taxation of foreign earnings under the transition tax and the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income regime.
The procurement of inventory is the largest operating use of our funds. We normally pay for aftermarket product purchases on standard payment terms or at the time of shipment, depending on the manufacturer and the negotiated payment terms. We normally pay for salvage vehicles acquired at salvage auctions and under direct procurement arrangements at the time that we take possession of the vehicles.
As part of our effort to improve our operating cash flows, we may negotiate payment term extensions with suppliers. These efforts are supported by our supply chain finance programs. See Note 10, "Supply Chain Financing" to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information related to our supply chain financing arrangements.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, net cash used in operating activities totaled $56 million compared to $3 million for the same period of 2025. Cash flows related to our primary working capital accounts can be volatile as the purchases, payments and collections can be timed differently from period to period. Receivables represented $15 million in higher cash outflows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period of 2025. Inventories represented $128 million in incremental cash inflows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period of 2025. Accounts payable produced $150 million in incremental cash outflows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period of 2025. Other operating activities primarily reflects the net effect of lower cash earnings and movements in various accruals during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period of 2025.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, net cash used in investing activities totaled $42 million compared to $50 million for the same period of 2025. Property, plant and equipment purchases were $40 million in the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $54 million in the prior year period.
The following table reconciles Net Cash Used in Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (in millions):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (56) | $ | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: purchases of property, plant and equipment | 40 | 54 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Free cash flow (1) | $ | (96) | $ | (57) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)For the three months ended March 31, 2025, Self Service contributed approximately $15 million of free cash flow.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, net cash provided by financing activities totaled $111 million compared to $40 million for the same period in 2025. Cash outflows for dividends paid were $77 million and share repurchases were $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $78 million for dividends paid and $40 million for share repurchases for the same period of 2025. Net debt borrowings were $202 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to $170 million for the same period of 2025.
We intend to continue to evaluate markets for potential growth through the internal development of distribution centers, processing and sales facilities, and warehouses, through further integration of our facilities, and through selected business acquisitions. Our future liquidity and capital requirements will depend upon numerous factors, including the costs and timing of our internal development efforts and the success of those efforts.
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Summarized Guarantor Financial Information
Our U.S. Notes (2028/2033) and Euro Notes (2031) are guaranteed on a senior, unsecured basis by certain of our subsidiaries (each, a "subsidiary guarantor" and, together with LKQ, the "Obligor Group"), which are listed in Exhibit 22.1 in Part IV, Item 15 of our 2025 Form 10-K. The guarantees are full and unconditional, joint and several, and subject to certain conditions for release. See Note 18, "Long-Term Obligations" in Item 8 of Part II of our 2025 Form 10-K for information related to the Euro Notes (2031) and U.S. Notes (2028/2033).
Holders of the notes have a direct claim only against the Obligor Group. The following summarized financial information is presented for the Obligor Group on a combined basis after elimination of intercompany transactions and balances within the Obligor Group and equity in the earnings from and investments in any non-guarantor subsidiary.
Summarized Statements of Income (in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 1,597 | $ | 6,349 | |||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 982 | 3,904 | |||||||||
Gross margin (1) | 615 | 2,445 | |||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | 72 | 265 | |||||||||
| Net income | $ | 72 | $ | 265 | |||||||
(1)Guarantor subsidiaries recorded $11 million and $51 million of net sales to and $48 million and $259 million of purchases from non-guarantor subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, respectively.
Summarized Balance Sheets (in millions)
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Current assets | $ | 2,434 | $ | 2,349 | |||||||
Noncurrent assets (1) | 4,798 | 4,797 | |||||||||
Current liabilities (2) | 1,960 | 1,616 | |||||||||
| Noncurrent liabilities | 3,000 | 3,294 | |||||||||
(1)Noncurrent assets for guarantor subsidiaries included $503 million and $510 million of long-term notes receivable from non-guarantor subsidiaries as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
(2)Current liabilities for guarantor subsidiaries included $489 million and $621 million of short-term notes payable to non-guarantor subsidiaries as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to market risks arising from adverse changes in foreign exchange rates, interest rates, commodity prices and inflation. There have been no material changes to our market risks from what was disclosed in Item 7A of Part II of our 2025 Form 10-K.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of March 31, 2026, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of our "disclosure controls and procedures" (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. In April 2026, in conjunction with our previously announced plan, we continued our phased rollout of a common Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") system across Europe by completing the implementation in one of our major European markets. As the phased implementation of this ERP system continues, we could have changes to our processes and procedures which, in turn, could result in changes to our internal control over financial reporting. As such changes occur, we will evaluate quarterly whether such changes materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are from time to time subject to various claims and lawsuits incidental to our business. In the opinion of management, currently outstanding claims and lawsuits will not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On April 22, 2026, a purported stockholder of LKQ filed a putative class action against LKQ Corporation and certain of its officers. The complaint generally alleges that LKQ made certain materially false and misleading statements and omitted certain material information regarding LKQ’s acquisition and integration of Uni-Select Incorporated ("Uni-Select") and Uni-Select’s U.S. operating subsidiary FinishMaster, which artificially inflated the market price of LKQ common stock. The complaint seeks, among other things, unspecified compensatory damages.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, and the trading price of our common stock. Please refer to our 2025 Form 10-K for information concerning risks and uncertainties that could negatively impact us.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Our Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program under which we are able to purchase our common stock from time to time. Repurchases under the program may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, with the amount and timing of repurchases depending on market conditions and corporate needs. The repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Our current program authorization extends through October 25, 2026.
The following table summarizes our stock repurchases for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (in millions, except per share data):
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share (1) | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 1, 2026 - January 31, 2026 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 1,556 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| February 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 1,556 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026 | — | $ | — | — | $ | 1,556 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Average price paid per share excludes the 1% excise tax accrued on our share repurchases as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Executive Officers
During the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026, none of the Company’s directors or executive officers adopted, modified or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of Company securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement."
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Item 6. Exhibits
| Exhibit | Description | |||||||
| Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||||||||
| Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||||||||
| Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||||||||
| Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||||||||
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | |||||||
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |||||||
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on April 30, 2026.
| LKQ CORPORATION | |||||
| /s/ Rick Galloway | |||||
Rick Galloway | |||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||
| (As duly authorized officer and Principal Financial Officer) | |||||
| /s/ Todd G. Cunningham | |||||
Todd G. Cunningham | |||||
| Vice President - Finance and Controller | |||||
| (As duly authorized officer and Principal Accounting Officer) | |||||
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Justin L. Jude, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of LKQ Corporation;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
April 30, 2026
| /s/ JUSTIN L. JUDE | |||||
| Justin L. Jude | |||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Rick Galloway, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of LKQ Corporation;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
April 30, 2026
/S/ RICK GALLOWAY | |||||
| Rick Galloway | |||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of LKQ Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:
(1)the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and
(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Dated: April 30, 2026
/S/ JUSTIN L. JUDE | |||||
| Justin L. Jude | |||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of LKQ Corporation (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:
(1)the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and
(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Dated: April 30, 2026
/S/ RICK GALLOWAY | |||||
| Rick Galloway | |||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||