LKQ shares drop as weak demand and restructuring costs hit profit outlook
The auto parts supplier expects lower earnings due to sluggish demand in North America and Europe. A new restructuring plan aims to boost long-term savings.
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LKQ Corporation announced on February 19, 2026, that it expects its full-year adjusted profit to come in below Wall Street expectations, pointing to weak demand for auto aftermarket parts and services in the US 
US. Alongside this forecast, the company unveiled a restructuring plan with an estimated cost of $60 million to $70 million, which is expected to yield approximately $50 million in annualized savings.
US. Alongside this forecast, the company unveiled a restructuring plan with an estimated cost of $60 million to $70 million, which is expected to yield approximately $50 million in annualized savings.The news triggered a decline in the company's shares during premarket trading and follows a quarterly earnings-per-share miss, as indicated by LSEG data. These financial results reflect broader challenges currently facing auto parts suppliers. The performance update comes at a time when the company is being compared to industry peers like Genuine Parts Company .
