LKQ Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield

LKQ has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 1.2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.59%
Payout Ratio 36.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.39%
Consistency Lifetime 99.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.52%
Payout FCF 43.2%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 60.90%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Discretionary

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BKE 2,733 M 13.1% 34.3%
JAKK 206 M 5.51% 21.0%
MBG 69,363 M 7.12% 12.5%
ETD 582 M 7.47% 11.7%
BBW 835 M 1.31% 22.9%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
RCL 84,950 M 268% 74.7%
RNO 12,304 M 197% 69.7%
BOSS 2,925 M 143% 85.2%
ATAT 5,509 M 128% 100%
OSW 2,120 M 113% 42.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Distributors

GPC
Genuine Parts
3.21% Yield

LKQ Dividend History: Last 17 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 2025-12-04 Quarterly 0.3 0% 1.03%
2025-08-14 2025-08-14 2025-08-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.96%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-05-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.72%
2025-03-13 2025-03-13 2025-03-27 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.71%
2024-11-14 2024-11-14 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.78%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.75%
2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-05-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.68%
2024-03-13 2024-03-14 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.58%
2023-11-15 2023-11-16 2023-11-30 Quarterly 0.3 9.1% 0.65%
2023-08-16 2023-08-17 2023-08-31 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.52%
2023-05-17 2023-05-18 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.49%
2023-03-15 2023-03-16 2023-03-30 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.52%
2022-11-16 2022-11-17 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.275 10% 0.51%
2022-08-10 2022-08-11 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.45%
2022-05-18 2022-05-19 2022-06-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.49%
2022-03-02 2022-03-03 2022-03-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.54%
2021-11-09 2021-11-11 2021-12-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.44%

LKQ Dividend FAQ

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) is a global distributor of aftermarket automotive parts and specialty vehicle products, operating through four segments-Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self-Service. Its catalog spans body panels, mechanical components, salvage parts, paints, fluids, electrical items, and ancillary products such as RV appliances and marine electronics, serving collision/mechanical repair shops, dealerships, and retail customers across North America and a broad European footprint.

What is the Dividend Yield of LKQ?

As of January 2026, LKQ`s dividend yield is 3.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.20 USD by the current share price of 33.40.

Does LKQ pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, LKQ paid a dividend of 1.20 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-20 and the payout was 0.3 USD.

How often does LKQ pay dividends?

LKQ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LKQ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-20.

LKQ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LKQ for the next 4 payments are between 0.293 (-2.3%) and 0.305 (+1.7%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will LKQ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for LKQ (LKQ) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for LKQ?

The next Ex-Dividend date for LKQ (LKQ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of LKQ?

LKQ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.39% per year.
Strong growth: LKQ's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of LKQ?

LKQ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.52%. If you bought LKQ's shares at 34.08 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.20 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.52% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of LKQ?

LKQ Payout Consistency is 99.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: LKQ has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does LKQ have a good Dividend Yield?

LKQ`s 3.59% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of LKQ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of LKQ is 36.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of LKQ?

LKQ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.90%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

LKQ Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in LKQ's Outstanding Shares?

LKQ's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has LKQ ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 19, 2012 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2002 155,200,000
2003 155,445,900 +0.16%
2004 165,048,000 +6.18%
2005 208,248,000 +26.17%
2006 213,264,000 +2.41%
2007 269,116,000 +26.19%
2008 279,586,000 +3.89%
2009 284,388,000 +1.72%
2010 291,222,000 +2.4%
2011 294,278,000 +1.05%
2012 302,075,000 +2.65%
2013 305,199,000 +1.03%
2014 306,601,000 +0.46%
2015 308,028,000 +0.47%
2016 310,120,000 +0.68%
2017 311,106,000 +0.32%
2018 315,046,000 +1.27%
2019 307,303,000 -2.46%
2020 304,514,000 -0.91%
2021 290,950,000 -4.45%
2022 268,700,000 -7.65%
2023 268,100,000 -0.22%
2024 259,900,000 -3.06%
2025 257,300,000 -1%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-11 02:18