Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, in trading on Friday, shares of LKQ Corp (Symbol: LKQ) were yielding above the 6% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.2), with the stock changing hands as low as $19.76 on the day.  Dividends are

LKQ Passes Through 6% Yield Mark

In trading on Friday, auto parts shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.2%.  Helping drag down the group were shares of LKQ, off about 19.9% and shares of Visteon down about 8.3% on the day.

Also lagging the market Friday are trucking shares, down on the day

Friday Sector Laggards: Auto Parts, Trucking Stocks  

LKQ Corporation announced that Justin L. Jude ceased to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer and resigned as a member of the Board, effective October 23, 2026. The Board appointed Salvatore A. Abbate to succeed Mr. Jude as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a

LKQ Corporation Appoints Salvatore A. Abbate as CEO, Announces Preliminary Third Quarter 2026 Results and Withdraws 2026 Guidance

(RTTNews) - LKQ Corp. (LKQ) announced Friday that its Board of Directors has appointed Salvatore Abbate as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 15, 2026. He succeeds Justin Jude, who is departing the Company effective today.

LKQ Appoints Salvatore Abbate To Succeed Justin Jude As President And CEO 

LKQ, AGCO and AXS have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 9, 2026.

New Strong Sell Stocks for September 9th

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/12/26, LKQ Corp (Symbol: LKQ), Home Depot Inc (Symbol: HD), and ADT Inc (Symbol: ADT) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends.  LKQ Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.30 on 3/2

Ex-Dividend Reminder: LKQ, Home Depot and ADT 

LKQ Corporation engages in the distribution of replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories. The company operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. It offers bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as paint and paint related consumables for refinishing vehicles; mechanical automotive parts and accessories; salvage products, including mechanical and collision parts comprising engines; transmissions; door assemblies; sheet metal products, such as trunk lids, fenders, and hoods; and lights and bumper assemblies. The company also provides scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers; precious metals, such as catalytic converters; and brake pads, discs and sensors, clutches, steering and suspension products, filters, and oil and automotive fluids, as well as electrical products, including spark plugs and batteries. In addition, the company distributes recreational vehicle appliances and air conditioners, towing hitches, truck bed covers, vehicle protection products, marine electronics, cargo management products, wheels, tires, and suspension products. It serves collision and mechanical repair shops, new and used car dealerships, and retail customers. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, France, and other European countries. LKQ Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Antioch, Tennessee.

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