LKQ · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report
Operating Cash Flow Trends
LKQ CORP · 2026-10-29 · Importance 58 · Surprise 56 · Matches filing data
Net cash provided by operating activities fell to $466 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, from $733 million in the same 2025 period, a decline of approximately 36%. Receivables caused $26 million of higher cash outflows year over year, while inventories generated $45 million of higher cash inflows. Accounts payable caused $99 million of higher cash outflows, and other operating activities reflected lower cash earnings and changes in accruals.
Key facts
- LKQ’s net cash provided by operating activities was $466 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $733 million for the same period of 2025. source
- Receivables generated $26 million in higher cash outflows for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared with the same period of 2025. source
- Inventories generated $45 million in higher cash inflows for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared with the same period of 2025. source
- Accounts payable generated $99 million in higher cash outflows for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared with the same period of 2025. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -1.8% | LKQ’s net cash provided by operating activities was $466 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $733 million… |