The Latest Breaking News from LKQ

A Relative Strength Rating upgrade for LKQ shows improving technical performance.

LKQ Corporation is set to report its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts project a modest year-over-year decline in earnings, likely in the low single digits.

LKQ shows improving price performance, earning an upgrade to its IBD Relative Strength Rating from 74 to 81.

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.15%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -0.17% this morning as investors assess tariff and geopolitical risks, while also awaiting a raft of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from retail giant Walmart.

LKQ has continued to underperform the broader market over the past decade, yet analysts remain strongly bullish on the stock’s prospects.

LKQ Corporation is scheduled to announce its fourth-quarter results next month, with analysts anticipating a double-digit earnings dip.

The automotive industry is well-positioned for significant growth thanks to the shift towards EVs and stricter environmental regulations. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to buy automotive stocks, such as LKQ Corporation (LKQ), Magna International (MGA), and Garrett Motion (GTX), which are gaining speed in a changing industry. Continue…

The consumer discretionary sector offers value due to resilient spending, robust economic growth, falling interest rates, rising wages, and favorable government policies supporting long-term prospects. Therefore, investors might consider consumer discretionary stocks like LKQ (LKQ), Mohawk Industries (MHK), and BorgWarner (BWA) as stealth value plays. Keep reading.

LKQ Corporation has underperformed the consumer discretionary sector over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.