LKQ (MIC:LKQ-RM) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 255.40 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


What is LKQ Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

LKQ MIC:LKQ-RM 75 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 255.40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIC:LKQ-RM with a GF Score™ of 75/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. LKQ's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 255.40 Mil.

LKQ  (MIC:LKQ-RM) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.

Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.

LKQ Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms

LKQ Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LKQ's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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LKQ Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

LKQ Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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LKQ Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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LKQ Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 255.40 Mil mean?
LKQ (MIC:LKQ-RM) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 255.40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on LKQ and its competitors.
Is LKQ's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
LKQ's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 255.40 Mil. Overall, LKQ has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LKQ's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to LEA and MBLY?
LKQ's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 255.40 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on LKQ and its competitors. LKQ's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 255.40 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LKQ stock overvalued right now?
LKQ (MIC:LKQ-RM) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 255.40 Mil. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 255.40 Mil. LKQ's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LKQ (MIC:LKQ-RM), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 255.40 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

LKQ Business Description

Address 5846 Crossings Boulevard, Antioch, TN, USA, 37013
LKQ Corp is a world-wide distributor of vehicle products, including replacement parts, components and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, and specialty aftermarket products and accessories to improve the performance, functionality and appearance of vehicles. The company is organized into three operating segments: North America; Europe; and Specialty segment. It derives maximum revenue from Europe Segment. Europe segment is a provider of alternative vehicle replacement and maintenance products in Germany, the United Kingdom, the Benelux region (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, France and various other European countries.