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LKQ (LKQ) Q4 2025 earnings results (fourth quarter 2025)
10-K filed Feb 19, 2026
LKQ (LKQ) reported revenue of $3.3B for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +3% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.6%, net earnings $66.0M (2.0% of revenue).
LKQ, Q4 2025: revenue $3.3B (+3% year over year), operating margin 4.6%, net earnings $66.0M, operating cash flow $330M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.3B | -5% | +3% |
| Gross profit | $1.3B | -6% | -1% |
| Operating profit | $153M | -44% | -41% |
| Net earnings | $66.0M | -63% | -58% |
| Operating cash flow | $330M | -25% | +40% |
| Free cash flow | $274M | -29% | +84% |
What changed
Revenue was $3.3B in Q4 2025, up 3% year over year and down 5% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 37.9%, down 1.4 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.15B, a 4.6% margin (down 3.4 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.11B even though revenue rose $0.09B versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 9% against revenue growth of 3%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+23%). Net earnings were $0.07B, down 58% year over year. The effective tax rate was 32.0%.
Operating cash flow was $0.33B (up 40% year over year), 500% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.11B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.15B. Capital expenditures of $0.06B left free cash flow of $0.27B.
Questions
What was LKQ's revenue in the fourth quarter 2025?
LKQ (LKQ) reported revenue of $3.3B for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +3% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before.
Was LKQ profitable in the fourth quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $153M (4.6% of revenue) and net earnings $66.0M.
Source: LKQ 10-K on SEC EDGAR.