David Lantz, an analyst from Wells Fargo, maintained the Buy rating on Valvoline. The associated price target remains the same with $38.00.
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David Lantz has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that suggest a promising outlook for Valvoline. The company’s medium-term targets appear achievable, with potential for margin expansion driven by an aging car parc, operational efficiencies, and a favorable portfolio mix. Valvoline’s reaffirmed guidance for FY26, including solid sales and earnings growth projections, further supports this positive view.
Additionally, the franchise operations are showing strong performance, with franchise average unit volumes significantly exceeding industry averages. The company’s strategic initiatives, such as the expansion of its fleet and the integration of Breeze, are expected to contribute positively to future growth. These elements, combined with a robust M&A track record and anticipated improvements in store build costs and returns on investment, underpin Lantz’s optimistic stance on Valvoline’s stock.
In another report released today, Piper Sandler also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $41.00 price target.