# LKQ plunges into the red in the third quarter of 2026 and changes leadership

> Software issues in Germany and a drop in sales in Europe pushed LKQ into a loss in the third quarter of 2026; the group withdrew its forecast and replaced its management.

**In brief**: Plants, jobs and earnings event (severity: notable) involving LKQ, in 2 countries (États-Unis, Allemagne), first detected on 2 November 2026 at 16:51. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 2 November 2026 at 16:51.

- Category: Plants, jobs and earnings
- Severity: Notable
- Countries: États-Unis, Allemagne
- Brands: LKQ
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 16:51
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 16:51
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/2392-lkq-plunges-into-the-red-in-the-third-quarter-of-2026-and-changes-leadership

## Sources (1 articles)

- [LKQ: Prognose weg, Chefs weg](https://www.kfz-betrieb.vogel.de/lkq-prognose-weg-chefs-weg-a-061482146bf4ff453c72079f5710cabf/) — kfz-betrieb.vogel.de, 2 November 2026 at 16:51

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Cite as: Mecapress, “LKQ plunges into the red in the third quarter of 2026 and changes leadership”, https://mecapress.com/events/2392-lkq-plunges-into-the-red-in-the-third-quarter-of-2026-and-changes-leadership
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