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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$3.5B+4.3%
Gross profit$1.3B+1.4%
Operating income$217.0M-18.7%
Net income$79.0M-53.3%
EPS (diluted)$0.30-53.8%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$335.0M+47.6%
Total debt$1.5B-3.9%
Total equity$6.5B+4.7%
Total assets$15.1B-2.1%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$56.0M-1,767%
CapEx$40.0M-25.9%
Free cash flow-$96.0M-68.4%

Valuation

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Market cap$6.19B-19.6%
Enterprise value$7.35B-18.5%
P/E12×+1.1×
P/S0.4×-0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin38.3%-0.7pp
Operating margin6.9%-1.5pp
Net margin3.7%-1.4pp
FCF margin5.8%+1.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity8.2%-3.2pp
Debt / equity0.2×0.0×
Current ratio1.5×0.0×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by LKQ in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:CustomerRefundLiabilityCurrent.

The source filing: LKQ’s 10-Q, filed April 30, 2026.

Filed
Apr 30, 2026, 3:36 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q1 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q1 2026
Accession
0001065696-26-000033
Line itemMarch 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Accounts payable$1,937$2,108
Accrued expenses:
Accrued payroll-related liabilities214190
Refund liability126122
Other accrued expenses380344
Current portion of operating lease liabilities254253
Current portion of long-term obligations53232
Other current liabilities10488

Item 1. Financial Statements

FAQ

What is LKQ's contract liabilities and refund liability?
LKQ (LKQ) reported contract liabilities and refund liability of $126M in Q1 2026.
How has LKQ's contract liabilities and refund liability changed year-over-year?
LKQ's contract liabilities and refund liability increased by 0.8% year-over-year, from $125M to $126M.
What is the long-term trend for LKQ's contract liabilities and refund liability?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), LKQ's contract liabilities and refund liability has grown at a 3.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $102.15M to $122M.
What does contract liabilities and refund liability mean?
This metric represents the aggregate value of deferred revenue and estimated obligations to provide refunds or credits to customers for goods or services not yet fully delivered. It serves as a key indicator of future performance obligations and potential cash outflows related to customer returns or unfulfilled orders. Monitoring this balance helps assess the company's short-term liability exposure and the timing of revenue recognition.

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