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Jun 30, 2022

LKQ Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Reported strong organic growth amidst challenging operating environment.

Key Takeaways

LKQ Corporation reported a decrease in revenue by 2.7% to $3.3 billion, but experienced a 2.5% growth on a constant currency basis. Diluted EPS increased by 47.5% to $1.49, while adjusted diluted EPS decreased by 3.5% to $1.09. The company generated $328 million in operating cash flow and $288 million in free cash flow during the quarter.

Revenue of $3.3 billion; revenue on a constant currency basis of $3.5 billion.

Parts and services organic revenue growth of 3.8% (4.2% on a per day basis).

Diluted EPS of $1.49 (up 47.5%); adjusted diluted EPS of $1.09 (down 3.5%).

Second quarter operating cash flow of $328 million; free cash flow of $288 million.

Total Revenue
$3.34B
Previous year: $3.44B
-2.7%
EPS
$1.09
Previous year: $1.13
-3.5%
Gross Profit
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.42B
-3.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$265M
Previous year: $329M
-19.4%
Free Cash Flow
$288M
Previous year: $365M
-21.1%
Total Assets
$12.1B
Previous year: $12.4B
-2.4%

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Forward Guidance

LKQ Corporation updated its full year 2022 guidance, maintaining the midpoint of adjusted diluted EPS range and free cash flow guidance, despite headwinds from foreign currency exchange rates and commodity price fluctuations.

Positive Outlook

  • Organic revenue growth for parts and services: 4.5% to 6.5%
  • Diluted EPS: $4.09 to $4.29
  • Adjusted diluted EPS: $3.85 to $4.05
  • Operating cash flow: $1.3 billion
  • Free cash flow (at a minimum): $1.0 billion

Challenges Ahead

  • Assumes current U.S. federal tax legislation remains unchanged.
  • Assumes the prices of scrap and precious metals hold near the June average.
  • Assumes no further deterioration due to the Ukraine/Russia conflict.
  • Exchange rates near July spot levels, including $1.02 and $1.20 for the euro and pound sterling, respectively, for the balance of the year.
  • Based on management’s current expectations regarding the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income