LKQ CORP (LKQ) Options Statistics & Positioning

LKQ CORP (LKQ) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 64.5%, an IV rank of 88 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$1.95 (±8.9%) move in LKQ for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $22.5 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.14. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$21.84

52-week range

$21.84 – $34.89

ATM IV (30d)

64.5%

IV rank

88 / 100

High

Expected move

±$1.95 (±8.9%)

Put/call OI

0.14

Call-heavy

Max pain

$22.5

↑ 3.0% above close

Next earnings

Oct 29, 2026

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Most Active LKQ Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
LKQ $20 put	Nov 20, 2026	39d	$0.60	50.0%	41
LKQ $20 put	Oct 16, 2026	4d	$0.10	79.9%	11
LKQ $25 call	Jan 15, 2027	95d	$0.80	45.8%	5
LKQ $25 put	Nov 20, 2026	39d	$3.29	45.0%	4
LKQ $17.5 call	Dec 15, 2028	795d	$6.90	43.1%	3

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Explore LKQ Options Statistics

LKQ Implied Volatility

64.5% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 88 places implied volatility near the top of its 52-week range.

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LKQ Open Interest

0.14 put/call OI ratio

36,519 calls and 5,263 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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LKQ Max Pain

$22.5 max pain

3.0% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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LKQ Gamma Exposure

$74.5M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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LKQ Options Volume

8,155 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.01 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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LKQ Most Active Options

$27.5 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

LKQ's next expected earnings date is Oct 29, 2026. Options currently price a ±$1.95 (±8.9%) move for the front expiration.

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LKQ Options FAQ

When is LKQ's next earnings date?

LKQ's next expected earnings date is Oct 29, 2026. Options currently price a ±$1.95 (±8.9%) move for the front expiration.

How often is LKQ options data on this page updated?

All LKQ statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see LKQ max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated LKQ pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.