LKQ Q3 revenue up 1.3% to $3.5 billion; EPS down 2.8%; raises EPS midpoint
LKQ reported third quarter 2025 revenue of $3,499 million, up 1.3%, after closing the sale of its Self Service segment on September 30, 2025. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations fell 2.8% to $0.69, and adjusted diluted EPS fell 2.3% to $0.84. The company raised the midpoint of its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS outlook by $0.07 and narrowed the range to $3.00 to $3.15, citing a one-time tax benefit in the quarter.
Key points
- Q3 revenue was $3,499 million, up 1.3% from $3,453 million; parts and services organic revenue decreased 1.2%.
- Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.69 versus $0.71; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.84 versus $0.86.
- Full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS range narrowed to $3.00 to $3.15, with the midpoint raised by $0.07.
- Returned $118 million to shareholders in Q3 ($40 million in buybacks, $78 million in dividends); a $0.30 quarterly dividend is payable December 4, 2025.
The filing
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