LKQ Dividend History & Yield
LKQ Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days) | Dec 3, 2026 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 162 days) | Mar 4, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 (in 253 days) | Jun 3, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 19, 2027 (in 344 days) | Sep 2, 2027 | $0.30 | $30.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from LKQ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.20 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 20 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much LKQ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,000 | $24,900 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,000 | $124,500 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,000 | $249,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.82%. $10,000 in LKQ would currently pay about $482 a year ($40 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
LKQ dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.30 | +9.1% |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | $0.275 | +0.0% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | $0.275 | +10.0% |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Dec 2, 2021 | $0.25 | — |
LKQ dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to LKQ's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
LKQ scores 5/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation engages in the distribution of replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories. The company operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. It offers bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as paint and paint related consumables for refinishing vehicles; mechanical automotive parts and accessories; salvage products, including mechanical and collision parts comprising engines; transmissions; door assemblies; sheet metal products, such as trunk lids, fenders, and hoods; and lights and bumper assemblies.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Auto Parts. First dividend on our records: Nov 9, 2021. 20 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
LKQ dividend FAQ
When is LKQ's next ex-dividend date?
LKQ's next ex-dividend date is Nov 19, 2026 (in 71 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.30 per share, expected on Dec 3, 2026.
How often does LKQ pay dividends?
LKQ pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.30 per share with an ex-date of Aug 20, 2026.
What is LKQ's dividend yield?
LKQ's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.82%, based on $1.20 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $24.90. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.20 per share, is 4.82%.
How much does LKQ pay per share?
LKQ pays about $0.30 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.20 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $120.00 a year.
Has LKQ grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +2.9% a year.
How many shares of LKQ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.82%, you would need about 1,000 shares of LKQ (roughly $24,900 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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