Vanguard Capital Management Establishes 5.26% Stake in LKQ Corp (LKQ)

Vanguard Capital Management LLC has filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new 5.26% stake in LKQ Corp (LKQ). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the investment adviser beneficially owns 13,431,125 shares of LKQ Common Stock. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 13,431,125 shares, while possessing sole voting power over 1,969,148 shares. No shared voting or dispositive power was reported. This position represents a significant increase from a previous ownership level of 0.0%, marking a major new institutional holding for the firm. The filing confirms that these securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. The reporting entity includes various Vanguard affiliates, such as Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC, under a disaggregated ownership structure in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538.