LKQ (LKQ) Retained Earnings

: $7,290 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. LKQ's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $7,290 Mil.

LKQ's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($7,059 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($7,194 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($7,194 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($7,290 Mil).

LKQ's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($5,794 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($6,656 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($6,656 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($7,290 Mil).

LKQ Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for LKQ's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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LKQ Annual Data

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Dec23

Retained Earnings

4,140.14

4,776.04

5,794.00

6,656.00

7,290.00

LKQ Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings																6,656.00	6,852.00	7,059.00	7,194.00	7,290.00

LKQ Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

LKQ (NAS:LKQ) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

LKQ (LKQ) Business Description

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Address

500 West Madison Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL, USA, 60661

Website

https://www.lkqcorp.com

LKQ is a Global distributor of non-OEM automotive parts. Initially formed in 1998 as a consolidator of auto salvage operations in the United States, it has since greatly expanded its scope to include distribution of new mechanical and collision parts, specialty auto equipment, and remanufactured and recycled parts in both Europe and North America. It still maintains its auto salvage business and owns over 70 LKQ pick-your-part junkyards. Separate from the self-service business, LKQ purchases over 300,000 salvage automobiles annually that are used to extract parts for resale. Globally, the company maintains approximately 1,700 facilities.

Executives

Blythe J Mcgarvie	director	HANNAFORD BROS CO, 145 PLEASANT HILL RD, SCARBOROUGH ME 04074
Varun Laroyia	officer: Executive VP and CFO	500 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Dominick P Zarcone	director, officer: President and CEO	C/O LKQ CORPORATION, 500 W. MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Meg Divitto	director	500 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Xavier Urbain	director	500 W. MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Patrick Berard	director	500 W. MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Robert M. Hanser	director	500 W. MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
John W Mendel	director	C/O TRUECAR, INC., 120 BROADWAY, SUITE 200, SANTA MONICA CA 90401
Valueact Capital Master Fund, L.p.	director, other: See Remarks	ONE LETTERMAN DRIVE, BUILDING D, 4TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94129
Rick Galloway	officer: SVP and CFO	500 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Joseph M Holsten	director, officer: President and CEO
Genevieve L Dombrowski	officer: SVP -- Human Resources	500 WEST MADISON STREET, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60661
Valueact Holdings, L.p.	director, other: See Remarks	ONE LETTERMAN DRIVE, BUILDING D, 4TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94129
Valueact Capital Management, L.p.	director, other: See Remarks	ONE LETTERMAN DRIVE, BUILDING D, 4TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94129
Valueact Capital Management, Llc	director, other: See Remarks	ONE LETTERMAN DRIVE, BUILDING D, 4TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94129