LKQ Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
LKQ Corporation reported first quarter 2023 financial results with revenue of $3.3 billion. Parts and services organic revenue increased by 7.9%. Diluted EPS was $1.01, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.04. The company reiterated its 2023 guidance and announced a definitive agreement to acquire Uni-Select Inc.
Revenue of $3.3 billion was reported; parts and services organic revenue growth reached 7.9% (7.1% on a per day basis).
Diluted EPS stood at $1.01 (up 7.4%); adjusted diluted EPS was $1.04 (up 4.0%).
Operating cash flow amounted to $223 million; free cash flow was $153 million.
A dividend of $0.275 per share was approved for payment in the second quarter of 2023.
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Forward Guidance
LKQ reiterated its full year 2023 outlook, expecting organic revenue growth for parts and services between 6.0% and 8.0%, diluted EPS between $3.68 and $3.98, adjusted diluted EPS between $3.90 and $4.20, operating cash flow of approximately $1.275 billion, and free cash flow of approximately $975 million.
Positive Outlook
- Organic revenue growth for parts and services is expected to be between 6.0% and 8.0%.
- Diluted EPS is projected to be between $3.68 and $3.98.
- Adjusted diluted EPS is anticipated to be between $3.90 and $4.20.
- Operating cash flow is expected to be approximately $1.275 billion.
- Free cash flow is forecasted to be approximately $975 million.
Challenges Ahead
- The outlook assumes a global effective tax rate of 26.6%.
- The outlook is based on scrap and precious metal prices holding near the March average.
- The outlook assumes no further deterioration due to the Ukraine/Russia conflict.
- The outlook is based on foreign currency exchange rates near March and April average levels.
- Changes in these conditions may impact the ability to achieve the estimates.
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