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LKQ (LKQ) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from LKQ (LKQ) based on its historical growth rate. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

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Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~5.0%).

Initial dividend yield
4.640%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,605.90160.6%

Annual Dividend Income

$120.92136.8%

Monthly Dividend Income

$10.08136.8%

Yield on Cost

12.09%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,606 (+160.6%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

38.4%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$793

30.4%

Stock Price Growth

$813

31.2%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    38.67
    Annual DPS
    $1.2000
    Annual dividend
    $46.40
    Yield on cost
    4.64%
    Stock price
    $25.86
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,100.51
    Shares
    40.53
    Annual DPS
    $1.2600
    Annual dividend
    $51.07
    Yield on cost
    5.11%
    Annual investment
    $49.60
    Stock price
    $27.15
    Total profit
    $100.51
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,211.13
    Shares
    42.48
    Annual DPS
    $1.3230
    Annual dividend
    $56.20
    Yield on cost
    5.62%
    Annual investment
    $54.59
    Stock price
    $28.51
    Total profit
    $211.13
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,332.87
    Shares
    44.52
    Annual DPS
    $1.3892
    Annual dividend
    $61.85
    Yield on cost
    6.19%
    Annual investment
    $60.08
    Stock price
    $29.94
    Total profit
    $332.87
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,466.84
    Shares
    46.67
    Annual DPS
    $1.4586
    Annual dividend
    $68.07
    Yield on cost
    6.81%
    Annual investment
    $66.11
    Stock price
    $31.43
    Total profit
    $466.84
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,614.28
    Shares
    48.91
    Annual DPS
    $1.5315
    Annual dividend
    $74.91
    Yield on cost
    7.49%
    Annual investment
    $72.76
    Stock price
    $33.00
    Total profit
    $614.28
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,776.54
    Shares
    51.26
    Annual DPS
    $1.6081
    Annual dividend
    $82.44
    Yield on cost
    8.24%
    Annual investment
    $80.07
    Stock price
    $34.65
    Total profit
    $776.54
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,955.11
    Shares
    53.73
    Annual DPS
    $1.6885
    Annual dividend
    $90.72
    Yield on cost
    9.07%
    Annual investment
    $88.12
    Stock price
    $36.39
    Total profit
    $955.11
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $2,151.63
    Shares
    56.31
    Annual DPS
    $1.7729
    Annual dividend
    $99.84
    Yield on cost
    9.98%
    Annual investment
    $96.98
    Stock price
    $38.21
    Total profit
    $1,151.63
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $2,367.90
    Shares
    59.02
    Annual DPS
    $1.8616
    Annual dividend
    $109.88
    Yield on cost
    10.99%
    Annual investment
    $106.73
    Stock price
    $40.12
    Total profit
    $1,367.90
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,605.90
    Shares
    61.86
    Annual DPS
    $1.9547
    Annual dividend
    $120.92
    Yield on cost
    12.09%
    Annual investment
    $117.46
    Stock price
    $42.12
    Total profit
    $1,605.90

Income Milestones

9
$100/year — reached in year 9

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$45.33 (60.0% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
148.7251.07
251.1656.20
353.7261.85
456.4068.07
559.2274.91
662.1982.44
765.2990.72
868.5699.84
971.99109.88
1075.59120.92

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Yield on cost

Illustrative only — not financial advice. Uses the same dividend growth rate as the projection you just ran (from Calculate). If dividend per share grows at that rate and cost basis is unchanged, forward yield on today's investment compounds as shown (not a price or total-return forecast).

YearsYield on cost
14.87%
35.37%
55.92%
107.56%
159.65%
2012.31%

Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will LKQ pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with historical annual dividend growth, LKQ (LKQ) could generate $120.92/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

How does DRIP work with LKQ dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional LKQ shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in LKQ to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At LKQ's current yield of 4.64%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $258,600 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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