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LKQ (LKQ) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
LKQ (LKQ) reported revenue of $3.3B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -5% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 1.6%, net loss $27.0M (0.8% of revenue).
LKQ, Q3 2026: revenue $3.3B (-5% year over year), operating margin 1.6%, net loss $27.0M, operating cash flow $411M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.3B | -3% | -5% |
| Operating profit | $53.0M | -76% | -81% |
| Net earnings | −$27.0M | -120% | -115% |
| Operating cash flow | $411M | +270% | -7% |
| Free cash flow | $372M | — | -4% |
What changed
Revenue was $3.3B in Q3 2026, down 5% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter. Europe was the largest line at 44% of revenue. Europe lost $0.17B year over year (down 10%), 93% of the total change.
Gross margin was 37.2%, down 1.1 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.05B, a 1.6% margin (down 6.2 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 11% against a revenue fall of 5%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+106%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $0.03B, after a profit of $0.14B the previous quarter. Net interest and other expense of $0.05B was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $0.41B (down 7% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $0.10B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.33B. After purchases of property, plant and equipment ($0.04B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.37B.
Questions
What was LKQ's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
LKQ (LKQ) reported revenue of $3.3B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -5% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before.
Was LKQ profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $53.0M (1.6% of revenue) and net loss $27.0M.
Source: LKQ 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.