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LKQ Corporation Announces Results for First Quarter 2022
Revenue of $3.3 billion (up 5.6% year-over-year)Parts and services organic revenue increased 6.9% (5.6% on a per day basis)Diluted EPS1 of $0.94 (up 6.8%);
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[{"type":"text","content":"Revenue of $3.3 billion (up 5.6% year-over-year)Parts and services organic revenue increased 6.9% (5.6% on a per day basis)Diluted EPS1 of $0.94 (up 6.8%); adjusted diluted EPS1,2 of $1.00 (up 6.4%)Operating cash flow of $409 million; free cash flow2 of $350 millionStock buyback program invested $144 million for 2.7 million shares in the quarterDividend of $0.25 per share approved to be paid in the second quarter of 2022Raising 2022 organic revenue and EPS outlook CHICAGO, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) today reported first quarter 2022 results that reflect year-over-year improvement in revenue and earnings per share. “We are extremely pleased with our first quarter results, which built on the momentum from last year and are a validation of the resiliency of our operating model. I am proud of our team’s commitment to operational excellence and ability to execute on our strategic priorities. Also, I am pleased with our team's responsiveness to the challenging macroeconomic environment by quickly taking action to mitigate supply chain and inflationary headwinds,” noted Dominick Zarcone, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Based on our strong start to the year and confidence in our competitive position, we are raising our full year revenue and EPS outlook.” First Quarter 2022 Financial Results Revenue for the first quarter of 2022 was $3.3 billion, an increase of 5.6% as compared to $3.2 billion in the first quarter of 2021. Parts and services organic revenue increased 6.9% (5.6% on a per day basis), while the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures increased revenue by 1.7% and foreign exchange rates decreased revenue by 2.7%, for a total parts and services revenue increase of 5.9%. Other revenue grew 2.0% driven by higher sales of other scrap metals (including aluminum) and cores and higher scrap steel prices, partially offset by lower precious metals prices. Net income1 for the quarter was $269 million as compared to $266 million for the same period in 2021. Diluted earnings per share1 for the quarter was $0.94 as compared to $0.88 for the same period of 2021, an increase of 6.8%. On an adjusted basis, net income1,2 in the quarter was $287 million as compared to $286 million for the same period of 2021. Adjusted diluted earnings per share1,2 for the quarter was $1.00 as compared to $0.94 ...