Valvoline Inc (VVV)
NYSE:VVV
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VVV Stock Chart & Stats
$34.56
$0.09(0.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$34.56
$0.09(0.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$28.50 - $41.33
Previous CloseN/A
Volume236.43K
Average Volume (3M)2.48M
Market Cap
$4.30B
Enterprise Value$6.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$84.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.03B
Price to Earnings (P/E)46.1
Beta0.78
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.5Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.67
Shares Outstanding127,536,080
10 Day Avg. Volume1,837,363
30 Day Avg. Volume2,479,081
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio17.77
Price to Book (P/B)13.57
Price to Sales (P/S)2.69
P/FCF Ratio120.87
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.45
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.83
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$42.00Price Target Upside21.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.74
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.06B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Service Model And Franchise NetworkValvoline's core quick-lube model drives frequent, recurring customer visits and a mix of company-owned and franchised locations. That franchise royalty/fee stream plus bundled services creates predictable revenue per vehicle, scalable unit economics and durable demand for routine maintenance.
Steady Revenue Growth And Improving Cash GenerationConsistent revenue growth and a meaningful pickup in operating cash flow and free cash flow improve the company's ability to fund expansion and reduce leverage. While cash has been volatile historically, the recent FCF improvement supports durable deleveraging and reinvestment over the coming 2–6 months.
SG&A Leverage And Breeze IntegrationManagement reports continued SG&A efficiency and that Breeze integration is outperforming initial dilution expectations, delivering payroll and procurement synergies. Durable cost leverage and successful acquisitions reduce structural opex burden and support sustainable margin expansion as the rollup scales.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageDebt levels materially exceed equity and net leverage remains elevated, constraining financial flexibility. High debt amplifies sensitivity to earnings volatility and interest costs, limits capital allocation choices and forces a prioritization of deleveraging over returns to shareholders.
Margin Compression And Profit VolatilitySignificant TTM margin compression reduces cushion against cost shocks and weakens cash conversion. If lubricant cost pressure persists or pricing lags continue, operating leverage could reverse, making earnings and FCF less predictable and constraining durable margin recovery.
FTC-mandated Divestiture Reduces Scale In Certain MarketsThe FTC order forces sale of 45 outlets from the Greenbriar acquisition, permanently reducing localized scale and anticipated synergies. This structural regulatory outcome can limit network density, revenue and competitive position in affected markets and raise integration complexity.
Valvoline News
VVV FAQ
What was Valvoline Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Valvoline Inc lowest stock price was $28.50 and its highest was $41.33 in the past 12 months.
What is Valvoline Inc’s market cap?
Valvoline Inc’s market cap is $4.30B.
When is Valvoline Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Valvoline Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Valvoline Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Valvoline Inc released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.344 by $0.066.
Is Valvoline Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Valvoline Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Valvoline Inc pay dividends?
Valvoline Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.125 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Valvoline Inc dividends here
What is Valvoline Inc’s EPS estimate?
Valvoline Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.5.
How many shares outstanding does Valvoline Inc have?
Valvoline Inc has 127,536,080 shares outstanding.
What happened to Valvoline Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Valvoline Inc reported an EPS of $0.41 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.344. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.975%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Valvoline Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VVV
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Valvoline Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$42.00 (21.53% Upside)
$42.00 (21.53% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VVV Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 360.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $313.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 7.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
28.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
39.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Valvoline Inc
Valvoline Inc. manufactures, markets, and supplies, engine and automotive maintenance products and services. It operates through two segments, Retail Services and Global Products. The company offers lubricants for passenger car, light duty, and heavy duty; antifreeze/coolants for original equipment manufacturers; functional and maintenance chemicals, such as brake fluids and power steering fluids, as well as specialty coatings for automotive and industrial applications; and oil and air filters for light-duty vehicles. It also provides batteries, windshield wiper blades, light bulbs, serpentine belts, and drain plugs. In addition, the company operates Valvoline instant oil change service centers. As of September 30, 2021, it operated and franchised approximately 1,594 quick-lube locations under the Valvoline Instant Oil Change brand in the United States and the Great Canadian Oil Change brand in Canada. The company also serves car dealers, general repair shops, and third-party quick lube locations, as well as through distributors and licensees. It has operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.
VVV Company Deck
VVV Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted strong operational execution with robust top-line growth (25% net sales growth), significant EBITDA and cash-flow improvement, early and better-than-expected contributions from the Breeze acquisition, and tangible SG&A leverage. Offsetting these positives are emerging lubricant cost pressure tied to the Middle East conflict, near-term pricing and inventory lags, modest margin headwinds from new-store depreciation and Breeze dilution (though less than initially forecast), and a still-elevated leverage ratio. Management raised full-year profitability and same-store sales outlooks but maintained a measured stance for the back half given the cost and geopolitical uncertainty. On balance, the positive operational and financial momentum outweighs the risks called out.View all VVV earnings summariesVVV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$42.00
▲(21.53% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.17% Insiders
37.74% Mutual Funds
31.95% Other Institutional Investors
5.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors