Lkq Corp (LKQ): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Lkq Corp (LKQ) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LKQ has moved +7.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +7.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LKQ gained -10.8% vs +7.0% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Lkq Corp (LKQ)

543 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LKQ. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — LKQ

Based on 548 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added LKQ than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

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High ownership — 85% of 3.0Y peak

85% of all-time peak

548 funds currently hold this stock — 85% of the 3.0-year high of 644 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Outflows — 15% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

96 fewer hedge funds hold LKQ compared to a year ago (-15% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

307 buying264 selling

Last quarter: 307 funds bought or added vs 264 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 86 → 74 → 92 → 82. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 67% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 16% new

368 out of 548 hedge funds have held LKQ for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Steady discovery — ~82 new funds/quarter

110 → 86 → 74 → 92 → 82 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 86 → 74 → 92 → 82. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 20% new

Entry-cohort mix of 565 holders: 403 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 50 entered 1–2 years ago, and 112 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds

55 of 544 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

2.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	543	538	0.93%
13F Shares	281M	273M	2.95%
Total Value	$8.05B	$8.30B	-3.0%
New Positions	79	92	-13
Increased Positions	219	184	+35
Closed Positions	74	123	-49
Reduced Positions	185	216	-31
Total Calls	12	11	9.09%
Total Puts	7	8	-12.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.58	0.73	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

543

538

0.93%

13F Shares

281M

273M

2.95%

Total Value

$8.05B

$8.30B

-3.0%

New Positions

-13

Increased Positions

219

184

+35

Closed Positions

123

-49

Reduced Positions

185

216

-31

Total Calls

9.09%

Total Puts

-12.5%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.58

0.73

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

543 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in LKQ. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 LKQ holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	12th Street Asset Management Company, LLC	6.65%	1,384,808	$40.7M
2	Ranmore Fund Management Ltd	5.88%	1,516,724	$44.5M
3	Ancora Advisors LLC	5.03%	8,046,484	$236.3M
4	Kiltearn Partners LLP	3.80%	480,600	$14.1M
5	Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC	3.45%	1,537,743	$45.2M
6	Seizert Capital Partners, LLC	2.95%	2,184,202	$64.2M
7	Medina Value Partners, LLC	2.87%	466,795	$13.7M
8	Guardian Wealth Management, Inc.	2.73%	170,108	$5.0M
9	SG Capital Management LLC	2.66%	1,362,175	$40.0M
10	Aldebaran Capital, LLC	2.29%	102,098	$3.0M
11	Lone Peak Global Investors LLC	2.01%	410,447	$12.1M
12	Foundation Resource Management Inc	1.98%	597,567	$17.6M
13	Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.	1.97%	2,065,565	$60.7M
14	SG Capital Management LLC	1.95%	1,000,000	$29.4M
15	Access Investment Management LLC	1.69%	216,515	$6.4M
16	Polaris Capital Management, LLC	1.64%	683,000	$20.1M
17	Check Capital Management Inc/Ca	1.64%	1,917,106	$56.3M
18	Thompson Investment Management, INC.	1.50%	394,786	$11.6M
19	New South Capital Management Inc	1.50%	1,062,722	$31.2M
20	Applied Finance Capital Management, LLC	1.46%	662,216	$19.4M
21	Lyrical Asset Management LP	1.37%	3,049,786	$89.6M
22	Parvin Asset Management, LLC	1.27%	59,890	$1.8M
23	Cooke & Bieler LP	1.22%	3,662,086	$107.6M
24	Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC	1.12%	685,152	$20.1M
25	Private Management Group Inc	1.12%	1,320,011	$38.8M

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Lkq Corp (LKQ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LKQ?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added LKQ than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for LKQ?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 307 funds bought or added vs 264 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for LKQ holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 55 of 544 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held LKQ?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 368 out of 548 hedge funds have held LKQ for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Lkq Corp (LKQ) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LKQ has moved +7.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +7.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LKQ has gained -10.8% vs +7.0% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Lkq Corp (LKQ)

Smart Money Signals — LKQ

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 85% of 3.0Y peak

Outflows — 15% fewer funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 54% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~82 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 20% newcomers

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

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