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Valvoline VVV

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Insider Decisions

Total buys
0.64
Total sells
0.65
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — 1 — — — — — 3 — — 1 —
Sell — 1 — — 1 1 — — 1 — 1 —
Insider Ownership
0.49%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
3,450.00
Revenue
1,964.00
Net Income
101.50
Free Cash Flow
135.30
Net Debt
1,517.80
Current Ratio
0.70
Debt/Equity
3.84
P/E ratio
33.45
P/S ratio
1.74
P/B ratio
8.21
Past 5Y EPS Growth
7.97%
This Y EPS Growth
10.50%
Next Y EPS Growth
13.17%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
15.78%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.31
Annual Dividend Rate
0.50
Annual Dividend Yield
1.55%
total individual payouts
2025 ‡‡‡‡
2024 ‡‡‡‡
2023 ‡‡‡‡
2022 0.50
—
—
—
—
2021 0.50
—
—
—
—
2020 0.46
—
—
—
—
2019 0.43
—
—
—
—
2018 0.33
—
—
—
—
2017 0.22
—
—
—
—
2016 0.05
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 756.60 68.30 51.60 84.20
Receivables 81.30 86.40 89.60 102.80
Inventory 33.30 39.70 42.60 50.40
Other 66.00 — — —
936.70 255.40 243.70 284.40
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 118.70 117.40 118.90 119.80
ST’ Debt 23.80 23.80 23.80 31.10
Other 3.90 — — —
362.30 353.90 347.40 405.40
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 461.80 503.80 544.60 —
—
’25 414.30 403.20 439.00 453.80
1,710.30
’24 373.40 388.70 421.40 435.50
1,619.00
’23 332.80 344.50 376.20 390.00
1,443.50
’22 287.30 296.00 317.40 335.40
1,236.10
’21 653.00 701.00 792.00 (1,108.80)
1,037.20
’20 607.00 578.00 516.00 (974.00)
727.00
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 64.80 95.40 124.40 —
—
’25 41.20 47.20 86.90 121.90
297.20
’24 19.90 68.30 75.60 101.30
265.10
’23 (8.70) 118.80 (158.50) 7.60
(40.80)
’22 31.80 64.00 95.40 93.00
284.20
’21 79.00 111.00 106.00 107.90
403.90
’20 59.00 95.00 117.00 100.70
371.70
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 7.40 37.60 67.30 —
—
’25 (12.40) (4.60) 32.00 23.00
38.00
’24 (22.40) 23.40 9.80 29.90
40.70
’23 (48.60) 79.30 (205.00) (47.00)
(221.30)
’22 (0.20) 38.30 63.60 50.50
152.20
’21 44.00 72.00 74.00 110.80
300.80
’20 31.00 66.00 80.00 100.70
277.70
in millions of $

EPS

Dec Mar Jun Sep Year
’26 (0.26) 0.35 0.51 —
—
’25 0.71 0.29 0.44 0.20
1.64
’24 0.24 0.32 0.35 0.71
1.61
’23 0.46 7.11 0.38 0.32
8.71
’22 0.48 0.45 0.55 0.88
2.35
’21 0.47 0.37 0.53 0.92
2.29
’20 0.39 0.33 0.32 0.66
1.69

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.6
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 24.40 29.15 33.86 29.04 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 37.97 39.67 48.27 41.33 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8,900 10,900 11,500 11,400 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.14 0.13 0.14 0.15 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,236.10 1,443.50 1,619.00 1,710.30 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 38.54% 37.72% 38.22% 38.50% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 144.10 236.50 283.60 292.30 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 11.66% 16.38% 17.52% 17.09% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 424.30 1,419.70 211.50 210.70 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 71.40 88.80 105.90 119.40 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.90 8.93 12.44 13.37 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 2.37 8.76 1.63 1.65 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.59 (0.25) 2.04 2.32 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.74) (1.12) (1.72) (2.03) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.85 (1.37) 0.31 0.30 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.71 1.26 1.43 2.65 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 179.10 161.60 130.10 127.90 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.69 3.81 25.83 21.90 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.67 3.55 3.36 2.69 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.80 25.22 29.34 13.57 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.02 4.12 4.00 3.28 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 40.75 (26.90) 158.97 147.77 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 284.20 (40.80) 265.10 297.20 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (132.00) (180.50) (224.40) (259.20) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 152.20 (221.30) 40.70 38.00 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 701.70 574.40 (98.50) (103.70) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,687.60 1,586.10 1,093.80 1,074.00 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,664.20 829.50 1,025.50 1,022.40 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 306.60 203.20 185.60 338.50 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12.84% 45.02% 7.94% 8.25% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 6.99% 14.96% 18.95% 17.91% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 192.38% 556.96% 108.80% 80.40% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Valvoline Inc. (VVV), a key player in automotive lubricants and services, has undergone a dramatic transformation since its 2016 spin-off from Ashland, surviving COVID-19 demand crashes and capitalizing on a $2 billion 2023 retail divestiture that catapulted net income 234% to $1.42 billion. This shift refocused the company on higher-margin global products, driving resilient revenue growth from pandemic lows—compounding at 22% annually to $1.62 billion in 2024—alongside improving free cash flow, ROIC rising to 19%, and a fortified balance sheet with debt down 31% and positive equity. Stock recovery from $9 lows in 2020 to near $48 highs reflects this momentum, bolstered by bullish insider buys totaling $742,000 in 2025.

Yet challenges persist amid volatile energy markets and EV transitions, with elevated debt, high capex, and cyclical exposure tempering enthusiasm—EPS normalized post-divestiture, and working capital contracted sharply. Analysts forecast robust growth: 19% revenue jump to $2.04 billion in 2025 and 10% CAGR to 2028, with EPS rebounding sharply to $2.60 by 2027. Trading at reasonable forward multiples (PE ~22x, PS ~2.7x), VVV offers 9-25% upside potential per consensus targets, positioning it as a hold for patient investors eyeing long-term auto maintenance trends over disruptors.

Discover how Valvoline’s historical swings, margin discipline, cash flow inflection, and strategic risks align for outperformance in the full analysis.

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Valvoline (VVV) Latest News

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15 Sep

3 , 9:50 AM
Valvoline (VVV) strengthens from strong execution. Strong execution improves Valvoline's operational results and market position.

14 Aug

3 , 1:10 PM
Valvoline launches refinancing. Stock remains potentially 22% undervalued. Refinancing alters debt costs and capital structure with moderate effect on financial trajectory.

12 Aug

4 transcript www.fool.com, 1:13 PM
Valvoline (VVV) Q3 2026 earnings call transcript details quarterly financial results, executive commentary, and business outlook. Earnings call transcripts release performance data and guidance that typically drive immediate stock moves and valuation shifts.

9 Aug

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 11:04 AM
Valvoline Q3 earnings call highlights key financial metrics, operational updates and guidance. Q3 earnings results deliver moderate insight into Valvoline financial trajectory and investor positioning.

7 Aug

3 , 5:00 PM
Valvoline reported Q3 earnings with focus on key metrics performance. Q3 earnings and metrics update offers moderate insight into financial results without indicating major strategic shifts.

5 Aug

4 transcript app.moby.co, 5:18 PM
Valvoline Inc. released its Q3 2026 earnings call summary covering financial results and operations. Q3 2026 earnings details directly influence Valvoline investor sentiment and near-term stock trajectory.

3 transcript , 5:00 PM
Valvoline Inc reported strong same-store sales growth in Q3 2026 earnings call highlights. Strong same-store sales growth signals improved operational performance with moderate effects on financial trajectory.

3 , 9:30 AM
Valvoline Q3 earnings feature key metrics compared to Wall Street estimates. Q3 earnings metrics versus estimates may shift near-term investor sentiment on Valvoline results.

3 , 7:00 AM
Valvoline Inc. reported its third quarter financial results. Quarterly earnings provide financial metrics that can move near-term stock sentiment but rarely alter long-term company trajectory.

29 May

3 Investing.com, 11:49 AM
JPMorgan upgrades Valvoline after earnings beat improves valuation case. Analyst upgrade following earnings beat signals improved valuation and potential positive market reaction for Valvoline.

28 May

3 Zacks, 12:00 PM
Valvoline (VVV) receives analyst upgrade to Buy rating driven by improved operational performance, growth outlook and favorable market positioning. Buy upgrade from analysts tends to lift near-term investor sentiment and share price for Valvoline.

27 May

3 Business Wire, 7:30 AM
Valvoline Instant Oil Change ranked No. 1 in automotive franchises. Positive franchise ranking strengthens brand image and may aid growth in franchise sales.

15 May

3 Simply Wall St., 9:17 AM
Valvoline (NYSE:VVV) reported lackluster earnings, but strong underlying fundamentals and growth prospects justify looking beyond the short-term disappointment. Lackluster earnings signal moderate pressure on financial performance and investor sentiment, balanced by resilient long-term growth drivers.

7 May

4 transcript www.fool.com, 1:27 PM
Valvoline (VVV) released Q2 2026 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial results, performance highlights, and forward guidance. Q2 2026 earnings transcript discloses key financial metrics, operational updates, and outlook that could significantly sway investor sentiment and stock performance.

4 Zacks, 8:50 AM
Valvoline (VVV) topped Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating Q2 earnings and revenue estimates boosts investor confidence and signals strong financial performance with potential for positive stock trajectory.

3 Yahoo Finance Video, 4:30 PM
Valvoline CEO states car owners refuse to trade down on auto maintenance despite economic pressures, signaling sustained demand for services. CEO's insight into unwavering consumer spending on auto maintenance positively influences Valvoline's revenue outlook and investor sentiment.

3 Business Wire, 7:00 AM
Valvoline Inc. reported second quarter fiscal 2024 results, including key financial metrics and operational updates. Quarterly earnings announcements moderately influence financial performance and investor sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.

27 Apr

3 MT Newswires, 12:17 PM
RBC predicts Valvoline will beat Q2 estimates due to strong same-store sales and effective pricing actions. RBC's upbeat Q2 earnings forecast underscores positive momentum in same-store sales and pricing, likely boosting near-term investor sentiment and financial expectations.

20 Apr

3 , 8:03 AM
Wall Street analysts are revising price targets for Valvoline (VVV), reshaping the company's investment narrative amid shifting market views. Analyst target revisions for Valvoline signal moderately noticeable changes in investor sentiment and financial expectations.

23 Mar

3 Investing.com, 10:32 AM
Valvoline shares surged after Stifel upgraded the stock, citing strong pricing power. Stifel's upgrade on pricing power signals moderate positive sentiment shift for Valvoline's financial performance and market position.

3 Mar

3 www.fool.com, 7:13 PM
Eminence Capital initiated a $122 million position in Valvoline (VVV) as its stock declined 20%. Eminence Capital's substantial $122 million investment amid Valvoline's 20% stock drop signals investor confidence and may moderately lift market sentiment.

24 Feb

3 www.fool.com, 12:35 PM
Valvoline added 200 stores and grew sales 11%, but one fund sold off $67 million in stock. Store expansion and 11% sales growth boost operations, tempered by a fund's $67 million sell-off.

7 Feb

4 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 3:06 AM
Valvoline reported its Q1 earnings, highlighting strong revenue growth driven by increased demand for its products and services. The company emphasized its strategic initiatives aimed at expanding market share and enhancing operational efficiency. Management provided insights into future growth prospects and ongoing investments in innovation, which are expected to bolster performance in the coming quarters. Overall, the earnings call reflected a positive outlook for Valvoline amidst a competitive landscape. Significant strategic initiatives and growth prospects were outlined that could alter the company's trajectory.

3 Simply Wall St.MT NewswiresMT NewswiresMT NewswiresAssociated Press FinanceZacks, 1:06 AM
Valvoline (VVV) reported an earnings beat but faced a net loss due to the Breeze acquisition. The company is undergoing a valuation check as it navigates the financial implications of this acquisition while maintaining its operational strategies. Investors are closely monitoring how these developments will influence Valvoline's market position and future performance. The earnings beat indicates positive financial performance, but the net loss from the acquisition suggests potential challenges ahead.

6 Feb

4 Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St.Simply Wall St., 8:08 AM
Valvoline (VVV) is experiencing significant changes driven by strategic initiatives and market dynamics. Analysts highlight catalysts such as new product launches, shifts in consumer preferences, and potential regulatory impacts that could reshape the company's future. These developments are expected to influence Valvoline's competitive positioning and financial performance, prompting a reevaluation of its market strategy. Strategic initiatives and market dynamics are likely to significantly alter Valvoline's trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 Feb

4 GuruFocus.com, 4:00 PM
Valvoline Inc (VVV) reported strong sales growth in Q1 2026, driven by strategic expansion initiatives. The company highlighted its focus on enhancing product offerings and increasing market presence, which contributed to improved financial performance. Management expressed optimism about future growth prospects and ongoing investments aimed at sustaining momentum in a competitive landscape. Strategic expansion and strong sales growth are likely to significantly impact Valvoline's future performance and investor sentiment.

4 , 8:15 AM
Valvoline (VVV) reported its Q1 earnings, surpassing analysts' expectations. The company attributed its strong performance to increased demand for its products and effective cost management strategies. Valvoline's revenue growth was driven by higher sales volumes and improved pricing strategies, contributing to a positive outlook for the upcoming quarters. The results reflect the company's resilience in a competitive market and its commitment to enhancing shareholder value. Strong earnings performance and positive outlook indicate significant potential for future growth and investor sentiment.

4 Business Wire, 7:00 AM
Valvoline Inc. reported its first quarter results, highlighting a revenue increase driven by strong demand for its products. The company noted improvements in operating income and net income compared to the previous year. Valvoline's strategic initiatives, including product innovation and expansion into new markets, contributed to its positive performance. The outlook for the upcoming quarters remains optimistic, with expectations for continued growth and market share gains. Strong demand and strategic initiatives indicate significant potential for future growth and market performance.

3 Associated Press Finance, 7:11 AM
Valvoline reported its fiscal Q1 earnings, showcasing a revenue of $224 million, a slight increase from the previous year. The company's net income was $30 million, reflecting a robust performance despite market challenges. Valvoline's focus on expanding its product offerings and enhancing customer engagement contributed to its positive results. The company also highlighted its commitment to sustainability and innovation in its operations, aiming to strengthen its market position moving forward. The earnings report indicates stable financial performance and strategic initiatives that may influence Valvoline's competitive positioning.

22 Jan

3 Business Wire, 7:30 AM
Valvoline Instant Oil Change has been recognized as the #1 Automotive Services Retailer in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500. This accolade highlights the company's strong performance and reputation within the automotive service industry, reflecting its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Recognition as a top retailer may enhance brand reputation and customer trust, positively influencing financial performance.
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