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Mar 31, 2023

LKQ Q1 2023 Earnings Report

LKQ's first quarter performance in 2023 was reported, marked by revenue of $3.3 billion and growth in parts and services organic revenue.

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.

Total Revenue
$3.35B
Previous year: $3.35B
+0.0%
EPS
$1.04
Previous year: $1
+4.0%
Gross Profit
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.36B
+1.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$342M
Previous year: $327M
+4.6%
Free Cash Flow
$153M
Previous year: $350M
-56.3%
Total Assets
$12.5B
Previous year: $12.8B
-2.1%

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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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