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How LKQ (LKQ) makes money
LKQ (LKQ) made $3.3B of revenue in the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -5% from a year earlier. Europe brought in $1.5B (44%); North America Segment brought in $1.4B (42%); Specialty brought in $465M (14%).
Drawing the Sankey…
Revenue by segment, Q3 2026
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | $1.5B | 43.8% | -0.1% | -10% |
| North America Segment | $1.4B | 42.2% | -4% | -1% |
| Specialty | $465M | 14.0% | -5% | +2% |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q3 2026 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.3B | 100.0% |
| Income tax | $32.0M | 1.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $411M | 12.4% |
| Free cash flow | $372M | 11.2% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $3.3B | -5% |
| Q2 2026 | $3.4B | -3% |
| Q1 2026 | $3.5B | +4% |
| Q4 2025 | $3.3B | +3% |
| Q3 2025 | $3.5B | +1% |
| Q2 2025 | $3.5B | -5% |
| Q1 2025 | $3.3B | -10% |
From LKQ's 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does LKQ make money?
LKQ (LKQ) made $3.3B of revenue in the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -5% from a year earlier. Europe brought in $1.5B (44%); North America Segment brought in $1.4B (42%); Specialty brought in $465M (14%).
What is LKQ's biggest business?
Europe: $1.5B in the third quarter 2026, 44% of revenue, -10% from a year earlier.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.