LKQ Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
LKQ Corporation reported a 16.6% increase in revenue for Q4 2023, reaching $3.5 billion. Diluted EPS was $0.69, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.84. The company highlighted solid organic revenue growth, improved Segment EBITDA, and strong cash flow generation despite challenging macroeconomic conditions.
Revenue increased by 16.6% to $3.5 billion compared to Q4 2022.
Parts and services organic revenue increased by 2.8% (3.4% on a per day basis).
Diluted EPS was reported at $0.69, with adjusted diluted EPS at $0.84.
Net income for the quarter was $184 million, compared to $193 million in the same period of 2022.
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Forward Guidance
LKQ provided its outlook for the full year 2024, anticipating organic revenue growth for parts and services between 3.5% and 5.5%, diluted EPS between $3.43 and $3.73, and adjusted diluted EPS between $3.90 and $4.20.
Positive Outlook
- Emphasis on profitable revenue growth.
- Focus on free cash flow generation.
- Expected organic revenue growth from each operating segment.
- Margin enhancement initiatives to boost profitability.
- Anticipated return to double-digit Europe Segment EBITDA margins.
Challenges Ahead
- Guidance based on current conditions and recent trends.
- Assumes a global effective tax rate of 26.8%.
- Relies on stable prices of scrap and precious metals near December averages.
- Assumes no further deterioration due to the Ukraine/Russia conflict.
- Subject to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income