LKQ releases transcript of second-quarter 2026 earnings call
LKQ•Second-quarter results
Q2 revenue was about $3.4 billion. Diluted EPS was $0.52, while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.67 compared with $0.84 a year earlier.
Europe EBITDA was $109 million, with a 7.5% margin. The ERP disruption cut EBITDA by about $50 million, and softer UK/Benelux volumes reduced EBITDA by about $30 million.
Full-year 2026 guidance
For 2026, LKQ guided for organic parts and services revenue of -1% to -3%. The company also guided for adjusted diluted EPS of $2.6 to $2.9 and free cash flow of $625 million to $775 million.
Quarterly earnings call highlights
LKQ’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call featured CEO Justin Jude, CFO Rick Galloway, and Vice President of Investor Relations Joseph P. Boutross.
The company cut its outlook as an ERP disruption in Germany hit results. Europe organic revenue fell 12.6% in the quarter, with about $140 million of revenue impact.
