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LKQ Corporation's Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
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LKQ Corporation (LKQ - Free Report) is a provider of specialty and alternative systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize vehicles.
Earnings
In the second-quarter 2018, LKQ Corp reported adjusted earnings of 61 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents. Adjusted earnings per share in the year-ago quarter were 53 cents.
Revenues
LKQ Corp reported total revenue of $3.03 billion, higher than $2.46 billion recorded in the year-ago quarter. Also, the figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.88 billion.
Investors should note that stock has not witnessed any change in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second-quarter earnings over the last 30 days.
The company missed estimates in two of the trailing four quarters with an average negative surprise of 0.03%
Key stats/Developments to Note For 2018, LKQ Corp expects organic revenue growth for parts & services in the range of 4.5-5.5%, in comparison to the prior guidance of 4.0%-5.5%.
Further, adjusted net income from continuing operations is expected to be within the range of $710-$735 million down from the earlier guidance of $685-$715 million. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations in 2018 are expected to be in the band of $2.25-$2.33 increasing from the prior guidance of $2.2-$2.3.
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LKQ Corporation's Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
LKQ Corporation (LKQ - Free Report) is a provider of specialty and alternative systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize vehicles.
Earnings
In the second-quarter 2018, LKQ Corp reported adjusted earnings of 61 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents. Adjusted earnings per share in the year-ago quarter were 53 cents.
Revenues
LKQ Corp reported total revenue of $3.03 billion, higher than $2.46 billion recorded in the year-ago quarter. Also, the figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.88 billion.
LKQ Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
LKQ Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | LKQ Corporation Quote
Estimate Trend & Surprise History
Investors should note that stock has not witnessed any change in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second-quarter earnings over the last 30 days.
The company missed estimates in two of the trailing four quarters with an average negative surprise of 0.03%
Key stats/Developments to Note
For 2018, LKQ Corp expects organic revenue growth for parts & services in the range of 4.5-5.5%, in comparison to the prior guidance of 4.0%-5.5%.
Further, adjusted net income from continuing operations is expected to be within the range of $710-$735 million down from the earlier guidance of $685-$715 million. Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations in 2018 are expected to be in the band of $2.25-$2.33 increasing from the prior guidance of $2.2-$2.3.
Zacks Rank
LKQ Corp holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), but that could change following its earnings report which has just released. Meanwhile, you can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Check back later for our full write up on LKQ Corp’s earnings report!
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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