LKQ Edges Past Q1 EPS Estimates, Revenue Misses As Tariff Uncertainty Looms

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) shares were trading higher in the premarket session on Thursday after the company released its first-quarter results.

The company reported quarterly adjusted earnings per share of 79 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 78 cents.

Revenues of $3.46 billion (down 6.5% year over year) missed the street view of $3.56 billion.

“We have formed a dedicated tariff task force comprised of leaders from across our global enterprise to proactively prepare for and navigate the potential opportunities or disruptions that could be caused by the ever-changing tariff landscape,” stated Justin Jude, President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Quarterly gross margin increased to 39.8% from 39.2% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter under review totaled $392 million, compared with $390 million in the year-ago period.

The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $227 million. Inventories totaled $3.361 billion at quarter end.

Dividend: On April 22, the company declared a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share of common stock, payable on May 29, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 15.

Outlook:

LKQ affirms FY25 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.40-$3.70 versus the $3.54 estimate.

The firm also maintained the GAAP EPS Guidance of $2.91-$3.21 versus $3.12 estimate.

“We will update our guidance as necessary in future quarters when there is greater clarity regarding the tariff situation,”  stated Rick Galloway, senior vice president and chief financial officer.

Price Action: LKQ shares are trading higher by 2.52% to $43.19 premarket at last check Thursday.

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