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LKQ Corporation (LKQ) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $808.00M

The free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ) is $808.00M. It is below its 12-month average by 2.47% ($828.50M).

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LKQ Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$847.00M+4.57% 1Y
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LKQ Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$808.00M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$828.50M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$920.75M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$1.00B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$764.90M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$582.67M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$454.31M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-2.47%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-12.25%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-19.57%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+5.64%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+38.67%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+77.85%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$808.00M

FCF Yield

12.05%

Price/FCF

8.3

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

LKQ Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

LKQ Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ stock is $808.00M.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ stock is $828.50M.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ stock is $920.75M.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ stock is $1.00B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ stock is $764.90M.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ stock is $582.67M.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ Corporation (LKQ)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LKQ stock is $454.31M.

LKQ Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$847.00M
2024-12-31$810.00M
2023-12-31$998.00M
2022-12-31$1.03B
2021-12-31$1.07B
2020-12-31$1.27B
2019-12-31$798.30M
2018-12-31$460.71M
2017-12-31$339.81M
2016-12-31$427.94M
2015-12-31$359.35M
2014-12-31$229.95M
2013-12-31$337.87M
2012-12-31$117.94M
2011-12-31$125.36M
2010-12-31$97.75M
2009-12-31$108.13M
2008-12-31$66.05M
2007-12-31$15.97M
2006-12-31$16.23M
2005-12-31$11.31M
2004-12-31$231772.00
2003-12-31$11.85M
2002-12-31$10.89M
2001-12-31$8.70M
2000-12-31$-3.38M

About LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation, established in 1998 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in distributing replacement parts and systems essential for vehicle repair and maintenance. Its operations are structured across three primary segments: North America, Europe, and Specialty. The company's extensive product catalog includes a wide array of items for collision repair, such as bumper covers, automotive body panels, lighting, and automotive glass products like windshields. It also supplies salvaged mechanical and collision components, including engines, transmissions, door assemblies, and sheet metal parts like hoods, fenders, and trunk lids, alongside scrap metal for recycling. For mechanical repairs, the company offers a comprehensive range of products, including brake components (pads, discs, sensors), clutches, steering and suspension systems, filters, various automotive fluids, and electrical items such as spark plugs and batteries. Additionally, its Specialty offerings encompass recreational vehicle appliances and air conditioners, towing hitches, truck bed covers, vehicle protection products, cargo management solutions, wheels, tires, and specialized suspension products. LKQ caters to a broad customer base, including collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships, and individual retail consumers. Its market presence spans numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Taiwan, and various other European nations.

Chicago, IL
47,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Auto - Parts
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto - Parts
CEO
Justin L. Jude