North American Auto Parts Stock Gains 2 Trillion Won in One Day

On April 7, shares of LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ), a North American automotive aftermarket parts supplier, jumped 14.58% on the Nasdaq, closing at $33.21. Its market capitalization climbed to approximately $8.47 billion (about KRW 11.4 trillion), with a one-day increase of roughly $1.46 billion (around KRW 2 trillion) on trading volume of about 1.99 million shares.

In its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results announced on February 19, LKQ reported operating cash flow of about $1.1 billion for the year and said it has launched a review of strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including potential divestitures of its Self-Service and Specialty segments. On March 26, the board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, maintaining the company’s dividend policy.

Founded in 1998, LKQ is a global distributor of recycled and aftermarket collision-repair parts for vehicles in North America and Europe. The company, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has grown through aggressive mergers and acquisitions.