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LKQ Q1 2023 diluted EPS $1.01 (+7.4%), revenue flat at $3.3B, reiterates guidance, Uni-Select acquisition on track
LKQ CORP
2023-Q1 EPS reported
$1.01
revenue$3,349,000,000
- Revenue $3.3B flat YoY; parts & services organic growth 7.9% (7.1% per day); other revenue down 19.2% on weaker commodity prices.
- Diluted EPS $1.01 (+7.4% YoY); adjusted diluted EPS $1.04 (+4.0%); net income $270M vs $269M.
- Operating cash flow $223M, free cash flow $153M; quarterly dividend $0.275/share declared, payable June 1.
- 2023 guidance reiterated: organic rev growth 6-8%, diluted EPS $3.68-$3.98, adjusted EPS $3.90-$4.20.
- Acquisition of Uni-Select (C$48/sh, ~C$2.8B EV) on track for H2 2023 close; plans to divest GSF Car Parts.