LKQ publishes third-quarter 2026 earnings presentation
LKQ•LKQ withdrew its full-year 2026 guidance and suspended its strategic review, including the Specialty sale process. Third-quarter revenue fell 5.1% to $3.32 billion, while adjusted diluted EPS dropped 40.5% to $0.50.
1. Quarterly results
Third-quarter revenue declined 5.1% to $3.32 billion, and adjusted diluted earnings per share fell 40.5% to $0.50, reflecting underperformance in Europe. European organic revenue declined 9.8%, and the segment’s EBITDA margin was 4.6%.
2. Guidance and leadership
LKQ withdrew full-year 2026 guidance and suspended its strategic review, including the Specialty sale process. Salvatore Abbate will become president and CEO effective December 15, 2026, with interim leadership overseeing operations until then.
