LKQ Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
LKQ Corporation reported a decrease in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2022, with revenue at $3.0 billion, a 5.8% decrease compared to Q4 2021. Diluted EPS was $0.72, down 11.1%, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.78, down 10.3%. Despite the revenue decrease, the Wholesale - North America and Europe segments delivered strong organic revenue growth and solid margins.
Fourth quarter revenue was $3.0 billion, a decrease of 5.8% year-over-year.
Parts and services organic revenue increased by 4.5% (5.9% on a per day basis).
Diluted EPS was $0.72, a decrease of 11.1% year-over-year, while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.78, a decrease of 10.3%.
Net income for the fourth quarter was $193 million, compared to $235 million in the same period of 2021.
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Forward Guidance
LKQ provided its 2023 full year outlook, anticipating 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 expected to be between $3.90 and $4.20.
- Operating cash flow is anticipated to be approximately $1.275 billion.
- Free cash flow is projected to be approximately $975 million.
Challenges Ahead
- The outlook assumes a global effective tax rate of 26.3%.
- The outlook assumes the prices of scrap and precious metals hold near the December average.
- The outlook assumes no further deterioration due to the Ukraine/Russia conflict.
- The outlook assumes foreign currency exchange rates near January average levels, including $1.08 and $1.22 for the euro and pound sterling, respectively.
- The outlook assumes a $45 million to $55 million increase in annual interest expense relative to 2022.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income