LKQ (LKQ) Dividend History & Yield
LKQ (LKQ) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 4.64%. The most recent dividend was $0.3000/share on Mar 26, 2026, paid Quarterly.
LKQ
Current Yield
4.64%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.20
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
59.7%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
0.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
N/A
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
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Dividend health
Chowder score
N/A
FCF payout ratio
9.5%
Net debt / EBITDA
3.6x
Interest coverage
4.73x
ROIC (TTM)
5.7%
Dividend Safety Score
4 out of 6 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 59.7%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($3.31) covers dividend/share ($1.20).
No dividend cuts in 5 years
No dividend cuts in the available 5 years of data.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
5+ years of consecutive growth
N/A — only 5 years of data available (need 10+).
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 9.5%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 3.6x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
N/A — insufficient data for 5Y comparison.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 21, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 4, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Mar 12, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 26, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Nov 20, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 4, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Aug 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date May 15, 2025
- Payment date
- May 29, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Mar 13, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 27, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Nov 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 27, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Aug 15, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date May 15, 2024
- Payment date
- May 30, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Mar 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Nov 15, 2023
- Payment date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Aug 16, 2023
- Payment date
- Aug 31, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2750
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2750
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| May 15, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| May 15, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | $0.2750 | $0.2750 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 2 year-over-year increases across 4 calendar years of data (2022–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.2000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.2000 | $1.2000 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $1.1250 | $1.2000 | +6.7% |
| 2023 | $1.0250 | $1.1250 | +9.8% |
| 2022 | — | $1.0250 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for LKQ (LKQ) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$309.00M
YoY change
-2.5%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2024)
$318.00M
Latest annual
$310.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for LKQ (LKQ)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for LKQ (LKQ)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $310.00M | -2.5% | -$8.00M | ||
| 2024 | $318.00M | +5.3% | +$16.00M | ||
| 2023 | $302.00M | +6.3% | +$18.00M | ||
| 2022 | $284.00M | — | +$284.00M | ||
| 2021 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2020 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2019 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | — |
The 2025 reading of LKQ (LKQ) dividends paid is $310.00M – edged down 2.5% year-over-year.
Between 2024 and 2025, LKQ dividends paid edged down 2.5%, falling from $318.00M to $310.00M.
The highest annual dividends paid of $318.00M was reported in 2024. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 2000.
LKQ (LKQ) sits 6th of 8 Consumer Cyclical peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.24B.
LKQ Dividends Paid 2025: $310.00M
LKQ dividends paid in 2025 was $310.00M, edged down 2.5% below 2024.
LKQ Dividends Paid 2024: $318.00M
LKQ dividends paid in 2024 was $318.00M, grew 5.3% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
LKQ Dividends Paid 2023: $302.00M
LKQ dividends paid in 2023 was $302.00M, grew 6.3% from 2022.
LKQ Dividends Paid 2022: $284.00M
LKQ dividends paid in 2022 was $284.00M.
LKQ Dividends Paid 2021: $0
LKQ dividends paid in 2021 was $0.
See more financial history for LKQ (LKQ).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as LKQ, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba (BABA) | $29.31B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Home Depot (HD) | $9.15B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's (MCD) | $5.12B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Lowe's Companies (LOW) | $2.64B | Consumer Cyclical |
| TJX Companies (TJX) | $1.84B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon (AMZN) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla (TSLA) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
Does LKQ pay dividends?
Yes, LKQ (LKQ) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.20 per share annually, yielding 4.64%.
What is LKQ's dividend yield?
LKQ (LKQ) has a current dividend yield of 4.64%.
Is LKQ's dividend safe?
LKQ (LKQ) passes 4 out of 6 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has LKQ increased its dividend?
LKQ (LKQ) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is LKQ's dividend payout ratio?
LKQ (LKQ) has a dividend payout ratio of 59.7%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is LKQ's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for LKQ (LKQ) is $309.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has LKQ dividends paid changed year-over-year?
LKQ (LKQ) dividends paid changed -2.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
When did LKQ dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
LKQ dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $318.00M in 2024.
What was LKQ dividends paid in 2024?
LKQ (LKQ) dividends paid in 2024 was $318.00M.
What was LKQ dividends paid in 2025?
LKQ (LKQ) dividends paid in 2025 was $310.00M.
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