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LKQ

LKQ Corporation

LKQ

Consumer Cyclical · Auto Parts · Stock · quarterly payer

$17.25

Undervalued · +128% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

6.96%

Annual Dividend

$1.20

Payout Ratio

67%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Aug 20, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about LKQ's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, LKQ Corporation (LKQ) has a forward dividend yield of 6.96%, based on an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and a share price of $17.25.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, LKQ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (68 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • LKQ has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • LKQ's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 20, 2026, for a dividend of $0.30 per share.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, LKQ pays out 67% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, LKQ's 6.96% yield is 221% above its five-year average yield of 2.17%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for LKQ is $39.32 per share, 128% above the $17.25 share price, so LKQ screens as undervalued.
  • LKQ Corporation (LKQ) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • LKQ Corporation (LKQ) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 0 times across the 20 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 9.1% increase to $0.300 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 15, 2023.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "LKQ Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/LKQ

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, LKQ Corporation (LKQ) yields 6.96% ($1.20 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (68/100).

Is LKQ a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.96% ($1.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
6.96%
Payout Ratio
67%
Annual Dividend
$1.20
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 20, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.86
Market Cap
$4.4B
P/E Ratio
9.7
5-Yr Total Return
-69%
52-Week Range
$17.21 – $37.13
Dividend Safety
B · 68/100
Ever Cut?
No

LKQ dividend raises and cuts

LKQ Corporation (LKQ) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 0 times across the 20 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 9.1% increase to $0.300 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 15, 2023.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 15, 2023Raise$0.275 → $0.300+9.1%
Nov 16, 2022Raise$0.250 → $0.275+10.0%
Every LKQ payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
LKQ ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 20, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →LKQ dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LKQ a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. LKQ Corporation (LKQ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.96% ($1.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is LKQ undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, LKQ's fair value is about $39.32 versus a $17.25 share price — so it looks undervalued (+128% vs. fair value).

Is LKQ's dividend safe?

LKQ has a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is LKQ's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for LKQ is about $39.32 per share, roughly 128% above the current $17.25 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is LKQ a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data LKQ screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. LKQ Corporation (LKQ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 6.96% ($1.20/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will LKQ cut its dividend?

LKQ earns a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does LKQ pay a dividend?

Yes. LKQ Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.20 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 6.96%.

What is LKQ's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, LKQ's forward dividend yield is 6.96%, based on a $1.20 annual dividend and a $17.25 share price.

What is LKQ's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, LKQ pays $1.20 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is LKQ's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, LKQ's payout ratio is 67% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has LKQ grown its dividend?

LKQ does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next LKQ ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, LKQ's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 20, 2026, for $0.30 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.20 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$30.00
Annual$120.00
Monthly avg$10.00

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