LKQ Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
LKQ Corporation reported its third quarter 2022 financial results, with revenue reaching $3.1 billion. Parts and services organic revenue increased by 4.8%. Diluted EPS was $0.95, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.97. The company generated $273 million in operating cash flow and $224 million in free cash flow.
Revenue of $3.1 billion; revenue on a constant currency basis of $3.3 billion.
Parts and services organic revenue growth of 4.8% (5.3% on a per day basis).
Diluted EPS of $0.95 (down 1.0%); adjusted diluted EPS of $0.97 (down 4.9%).
Third quarter operating cash flow of $273 million; free cash flow of $224 million.
LKQ
LKQ
LKQ Revenue by Segment
LKQ Revenue by Geographic Location
Forward Guidance
LKQ updated its full year 2022 outlook, anticipating that benefits from operational excellence and capital allocation will be offset by weak foreign exchange rates and soft metals prices.
Positive Outlook
- Organic revenue growth for parts and services: 4.75% to 5.75%
- Diluted EPS: $4.12 to $4.22
- Adjusted diluted EPS: $3.85 to $3.95
- Operating cash flow: $1.25 billion
- Free cash flow: Approximately $1.0 billion
Challenges Ahead
- Weak foreign exchange rates relative to the US dollar
- Soft metals prices
- Current conditions and recent trends
- Assumes current U.S. federal tax legislation remains unchanged
- Prices of scrap and precious metals hold near the September average
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income