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Sep 30, 2022

LKQ Q3 2022 Earnings Report

LKQ's third quarter results were announced, showcasing a blend of customer service and operational efficiency. Revenue reached $3.1 billion, with parts and services organic revenue growing by 4.8%. Diluted EPS stood at $0.95, while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.97. The company generated $273 million in operating cash flow and $224 million in free cash flow. LKQ deployed $343 million to repurchase 6.8 million shares and expanded its stock repurchase program by $1 billion. The dividend was increased by 10%, with $0.275 per share approved for the fourth quarter.

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.

Total Revenue
$3.1B
Previous year: $3.3B
-5.9%
EPS
$0.97
Previous year: $1.02
-4.9%
Gross Profit
$1.28B
Previous year: $1.34B
-5.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$269M
Previous year: $403M
-33.2%
Free Cash Flow
$224M
Previous year: $384M
-41.7%
Total Assets
$11.7B
Previous year: $12.5B
-6.4%

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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

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