LKQ CORP (LKQ) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
LKQ CORP (LKQ) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q4 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Hancock Classic Value, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Olstein Capital Management, Sequoia Financial Advisors, and ValueAct Holdings. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2021 | ValueAct Holdings | Sell | -4,000,000 | 17,550,411 | $1,053,551 |
| Q3 2021 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 9,899 | 151,000 | $7,598 |
| Q2 2021 | ValueAct Holdings | Buy | 2,665 | 21,550,411 | $1,060,711 |
| Q1 2021 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 141,101 | 141,101 | $5,973 |
| Q4 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -192,100 | 320,560 | $11,297 |
| Q3 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 333,000 | 512,660 | $14,216 |
| Q1 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -716,000 | 179,660 | $3,685 |
| Q1 2020 | ValueAct Holdings | Buy | 5,015,028 | 21,547,746 | $441,944 |
| Q4 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 799,274 | 895,660 | $31,975 |
| Q4 2019 | ValueAct Holdings | Buy | 500,000 | 16,532,718 | $590,218 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -74,974 | 96,386 | $3,031 |
| Q3 2019 | ValueAct Holdings | Buy | 16,032,718 | 16,032,718 | $504,229 |
| Q2 2019 | Giverny Capital | Sell | -417,056 | 220 | $6 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -158,600 | 171,360 | $4,560 |
| Q1 2019 | Giverny Capital | Sell | -15,807 | 417,276 | $11,842 |
| Q4 2018 | Giverny Capital | Sell | -7,750 | 433,083 | $10,277 |
| Q4 2018 | Torray Fund | Sell | -69,848 | 569,373 | $13,511 |
| Q3 2018 | Giverny Capital | Sell | -12,187 | 440,833 | $13,961 |
| Q3 2018 | Torray Fund | Sell | -13,441 | 639,221 | $20,244 |
| Q2 2018 | Giverny Capital | Sell | -492,502 | 453,020 | $14,451 |
| Q2 2018 | Torray Fund | Buy | 77,522 | 652,662 | $20,820 |
| Q1 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -318,500 | 329,960 | $12,522 |
| Q1 2018 | Giverny Capital | Buy | 29,019 | 945,522 | $35,883 |
| Q1 2018 | Torray Fund | Buy | 62,327 | 575,140 | $21,827 |
| Q4 2017 | Giverny Capital | Sell | -183,215 | 916,503 | $37,274 |
| Q4 2017 | Torray Fund | Sell | -15,754 | 512,813 | $20,856 |
| Q3 2017 | Giverny Capital | Buy | 20,163 | 1,099,718 | $39,579 |
| Q3 2017 | Akre Capital Management | Sell | -400,000 | 3,150,000 | $113,368 |
| Q3 2017 | Torray Fund | Sell | -32,654 | 528,567 | $19,023 |
| Q2 2017 | Giverny Capital | Sell | -244,254 | 1,079,555 | $35,571 |
Frequently asked questions about LKQ activity
Which institutional owners are buying LKQ?
Institutional owners buying LKQ include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in LKQ activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in LKQ compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to LKQ CORP (LKQ) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in LKQ increasing?
Institutional interest in LKQ can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.