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Mar 31, 2024

LKQ Q1 2024 Earnings Report

LKQ's first quarter results were below expectations due to a reduction in repairable claims in North America, but positive organic growth in Europe and robust free cash flow were experienced.

Key Takeaways

LKQ Corporation reported first quarter 2024 financial results with revenue of $3.7 billion, an increase of 10.6% compared to the same period in 2023. Diluted EPS was $0.59 and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.82. Operating cash flow was $253 million and free cash flow was $187 million.

Revenue of $3.7 billion, an 11% increase compared to Q1 2023.

Diluted EPS of $0.59; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.82.

Operating cash flow of $253 million; free cash flow of $187 million.

Uni-Select synergies accelerated and increased from $55 million to $65 million.

Total Revenue
$3.7B
Previous year: $3.35B
+10.6%
EPS
$0.82
Previous year: $1.04
-21.2%
Gross Profit
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.37B
-0.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$344M
Previous year: $342M
+0.6%
Free Cash Flow
$187M
Previous year: $153M
+22.2%
Total Assets
$15.3B
Previous year: $12.5B
+22.1%

LKQ

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LKQ Revenue by Segment

LKQ Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

LKQ is reiterating its full year adjusted earnings per share and free cash flow guidance, but lowered the range of its organic revenue growth guidance and GAAP earnings per share guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • Adjusted diluted EPS: $3.90 to $4.20
  • Operating cash flow: $1.35 billion
  • Free cash flow: $1.0 billion
  • Free cash flow conversion of Adjusted EBITDA: 50% to 60%

Challenges Ahead

  • Organic revenue growth for parts and services: 2.5% to 4.5%
  • Diluted EPS: $3.32 to $3.62

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income