LKQ releases transcript of second-quarter 2026 earnings call

• LKQ’s Q2 2026 earnings call featured CEO Justin Jude, CFO Rick Galloway, Vice President of Investor Relations Joseph P. Boutross.
• Outlook cut as Europe ERP disruption in Germany hit results; Q2 Europe organic revenue -12.6% with about $140 million revenue impact.
• Q2 revenue was about $3.4 billion; diluted EPS was $0.52; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.67 versus $0.84 a year earlier.
• Europe EBITDA was $109 million, margin 7.5%; ERP disruption cut EBITDA by about $50 million, softer UK/Benelux volumes by about $30 million.
• 2026 guidance: organic parts and services revenue -1% to -3%; adjusted diluted EPS $2.6 to $2.9; free cash flow $625 million to $775 million.

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