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Chicago, Illinois-based LKQ Corporation (LKQ) distributes replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories. Valued at $7.8 billion by market cap, the company provides alternative collision replacement parts, recycled engines, transmissions, replacement systems, components, and parts for the repair of automobiles and light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks.
Shares of this leading distributor of automotive replacement parts have significantly underperformed the broader market over the past year. LKQ has declined 19.3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 14%. In 2025, LKQ stock is down 15.8%, compared to the SPX’s 16.2% rise on a YTD basis.